35: Example Lesson Plan: The 7 Layers of a School Garden Lesson Plan

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In this episode, I’m pulling back the curtain to give you a sneak peek into one of the gardening lesson plans from my OASIS programs. If you’ve ever wondered what it takes to seamlessly integrate gardening into your curriculum while engaging your students in a hands-on and meaningful way, this episode is for you!
Join me as I walk you through the essential seven layers of a successful gardening lesson plan, and stick around to see a practical example featuring the "Sunlight and Sunflowers" lesson from our OASIS Classroom program. Whether you're growing an indoor or outdoor garden, this framework ensures you’re set up for success.
Resources Mentioned:
- Check out the visual version of this episode on YouTube:
https://youtu.be/mvpKszVOuKw
- Visit Kids Growing City and explore the OASIS programs to see how these tools can transform your teaching:
https://www.kidsgrowingcity.ca/links-oasis-programs
- For seed timing and planting information, visit GrowVeg.com.
- For my recommended seeds list go here:
https://www.kidsgrowingcity.ca/get-seed-list-gift-for-teachers
- For the two previous episodes go here:
https://youtu.be/heJjOhYvFOE
Ready to create your own garden-focused lesson plans? Tune in now and let me show you how easy it is to connect gardening to your curriculum while keeping students excited to learn. Don’t forget to subscribe for more practical tips to bring gardening into your classroom with ease!