Roots of Learning: Gardening Experiences for Young Children

This course is designed for early childhood educators working with children ages two through five, focusing on the meaningful integration of gardening into classroom environments. While gardening may appear to be a simple activity of planting and watering, it is actually a rich, multi-layered learning experience that supports children’s development across domains. (3 Hours)
Enrollment expires 1 year from date of purchase.
This online course is presented in English.

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Course Agenda

1. Pre-Assessment
  FREE PREVIEW
1. Understanding Gardening in Early Childhood
  FREE PREVIEW
2. Gardening as a Living Learning Experience
  FREE PREVIEW
3. Developmental Connections to Gardening
4. The Role of the Educator
5. Understanding Common Challenges
6. Creating a Culture of Care and Curiosity
7. Scenario 1 – Helping or Overhelping?
8. Chapter 1 Review
9. Chapter 1 Reflection
1. Creating and Maintaining a Classroom Garden
2. Designing an Accessible Gardening Environment
3. Choosing the Right Gardening Approach
4. Choosing the Best Plants for the Early Childhood Classroom
5. Seasonal Planning in the Early Childhood Garden
6. Fall and Winter
7. Chapter 2 Review
8. Chapter 2 Reflection
1. Establishing Predictable Gardening Routines
2. Using Tools and Materials to Support Independence
3. Anticipating and Managing Common Challenges
4. Troubleshooting Common Challenges in Classroom Gardening
5. Using Challenges as Learning Opportunities
6. Maintaining Engagement Over Time
7. Scenario 2 – Too Much Help or Not Enough Structure?
8. Practical Lesson Plans for Classroom Gardening
9. Chapter 3 Review
10. Chapter 3 Reflection
1. Supporting Learning Through Gardening
2. Science and Inquiry-Based Learning
3. Developing Early Math Skills Through Gardening
4. Language and Communication DevelopmentTransitions
5. Social-Emotional Learning Through Gardening
6. Encouraging Collaboration and Peer Learning
7. Extending Learning Beyond the Garden
8. Supporting Different Learning Styles
9. Scenarios 3 & 4
10. Chapter 4 Review
11. Chapter 4 Reflection
1. Inclusive and Meaningful Gardening Experiences
2. Supports to Build Understanding
3. Cultural Connections and Family Engagement
4. Family Extension Opportunities
5. Connecting Gardening to Everyday Life
6. Safety and Responsibility in Gardening
7. Building a Culture of Care and Respect
8. Scenarios 5 & 6
9. Chapter 5 Review
10. Chapter 5 Reflection
1. Wrapping Up the Course
2. Handout
3. End of Course Reflection
4. Course Completion
5. End of Course Quiz
6. Course Feedback Form

About this course

$28.50
3 Clock Hours
All Approved States
Preschool

Roots of Learning: Gardening Experiences for Young Children

Course Agenda

Getting Started

Before we begin...

Chapter 1

Chapter 2

Chapter 3

Chapter 4

Chapter 5

Wrapping it Up

About this course