What are the best practices for integrating farming and gardening programs in school

[ruonasargin45]

I'm an admin officer in my school and I would like to know the best practices for integrating farming and gardening programs into our school's curriculum to enhance student learning about sustainability and healthy eating? How can we ensure these programs are engaging and educational for all students?

[Nyorejuliet]

I'm an admin officer in my school and I would like to know the best practices for integrating farming and gardening programs into our school's curriculum to enhance student learning about sustainability and healthy eating? How can we ensure these programs are engaging and educational for all students?

As an admin officer looking to integrate farming and gardening into your school's curriculum, You can try engaging here with some listed practices here

Some are listed below

1. Start Small: Begin with a small garden or a few raised beds.

2. Incorporate into Lessons: Use gardening for science, math, and health lessons.
For example, measure plants for math, study plant biology for science, and talk about nutrition for health.

3. Hands-On Activities: Get students involved in planting, watering, and harvesting.

4. Train Teachers: Make sure teachers know how to use the garden for teaching.

5. Involve the Community: Invite parents and local experts to help out.

6. Teach Sustainability: Show students how to compost and save water.

7. Promote Healthy Eating: Use the garden to talk about healthy food choices.

8. Make it Fun: Include fun activities like garden art projects and cooking demos.

9. Keep it Maintained: Have a regular schedule for garden upkeep.

10. Celebrate Achievements: Hold events to celebrate the garden’s progress.

These steps will help make the gardening program engaging and educational for all students.