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Product Identifiers
PublisherRedleaf Press
ISBN-101605541575
ISBN-139781605541570
eBay Product ID (ePID)171689693
Product Key Features
Number of Pages264 Pages
Publication NameGardening with Young Children
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year2014
SubjectReference, General, Early Childhood (Incl. Preschool & Kindergarten), Teaching Methods & Materials / General
TypeTextbook
Subject AreaEducation, Gardening
AuthorSara Starbuck, Karen Midden, Marla Olthof
FormatTrade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Weight29.1 Oz
Item Length10.9 in
Item Width8.4 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceTrade
LCCN2014-002770
Dewey Edition23
IllustratedYes
Dewey Decimal635.083
Table Of ContentTable of Contents Chapter 1: Why Garden? Children Need Nature Physical, Social, and Emotional Development Dirt Is Good International Movement Toward Outdoor Nature Playscapes From Seed to Table The Role of the Teacher Chapter 2: Engaging Children in Gardening Fostering Children's Interest in Gardening Using Emergent Curriculum as an Approach to Gardening Assuring Intellectual Integrity Using the Project Approach with Gardening Being in the Garden with Children Engaging Children in the Scientific Process Fieldwork Graphing with Children Using Reference Materials Technology and the Garden Study Documenting What Children Learn Bringing the Garden Curriculum Indoors Chapter 3: Planning Your Garden Developing the Garden Design Selecting the Garden Site Types of Gardens The Final Choice Garden Themes Bird and Butter'y Garden North American Garden Kitchen Garden Sensory Garden Southwestern Garden Dinosaur Garden Chapter 4: Building Your Garden Gathering Resources through Families and Community Constructing Different Types of Gardens Ground-Level Gardens Raised Beds Container Gardens Vertical Gardens Green-Roof Garden Indoor Gardens Plant Selection Preventing Vandalism Chapter 5: Working with Children in the Garden Planting the Garden Every Day in the Garden Supervising Children in the Garden Maintaining the Garden Garden Creatures Harvesting Sharing the Garden with Others Chapter 6: Gardening with Infants and Toddlers Taking Infants and Toddlers Outside How to Take a Walk with Infants and Toddlers Choosing Plants for Infants and Toddlers Bringing the Garden Inside Chapter 7: Universal Garden Learning Experiences Exploring Plants Exploring What Plants Need to Grow Exploring Garden Creatures Appendix 1: Children's Books about Gardens and Garden Creatures Appendix 2: Reference Books about Garden Creatures Appendix 3: Garden and Environmental Education Books and Supplies, Including Sources for Insects, Worms, and Other Beneficial Creatures Appendix 4: Seeds and Garden Supplies Appendix 5: Common and Botanical Names of Plants Mentioned Appendix 6: Poisonous Plants References Index
SynopsisExplore the unique and expansive learning opportunities offered by gardening with children Gardens are where children's imaginations engage nature, and the result is joyful learning. Gardening helps children develop an appreciation for the natural world and build the foundation for environmental stewardship. This book is packed with information and inspiration to help you immerse children in gardening and outdoor learning experiences--green thumb or a perfect plot of land not required. Learn how a gardening curriculum supports learning and development across all domains. You'll also find heaps of suggestions for planning, planting, and caring for a garden suited to your unique setting, such as container gardens, raised beds, in-ground gardens, gardens grown vertically on a wall or fence, and even rooftop gardens. Cultivate children's wonder and appreciation for nature. This book provides More than 60 hands-on learning activities for children of all ages to explore plants and garden creatures Vibrant photographs and classroom stories showcasing great programs from around the country New content reflecting childhood issues and gardening trends that have surfaced in recent years, including concerns that children are becoming alienated from nature, and that childhood obesity is becoming an epidemic Resources to help your garden flourish, seed and garden supply lists, information on poisonous plants, and books about gardens and garden creatures, This updated how-to resource guides teachers--with or without green thumbs--through the rich learning opportunities found in gardening with children.
LC Classification NumberSB55.S78 2014
