The garden classroom : hands-on activities in math, science, literacy, and art /
James, Cathy.
The garden classroom : hands-on activities in math, science, literacy, and art / Hands-on activities in math, science, literacy, and art Cathy James. - First edition. - x, 222 pages : color illustrations ; 22 cm
Includes bibliographical references.
Let's grow! Garden basics -- Play and imagination -- Reading and writing -- Science and math -- Arts and crafts -- Garden recipes.
"Anything you can teach in an indoor classroom can be taught outdoors, often in ways that are more enjoyable for children." This bold assertion opens Cathy James' book, and she proves her point with simple steps anyone who teaches children can take to enhance the curriculum outdoors. The projects are flexible, affordable and practical for small or large groups, aged 4 to 8. (Miller Library Staff) James offers a whole year of outdoor play and learning ideas, using garden-based activities to promote science and math, reading and writing, and arts and crafts.
9781611801644 (pbk. : acidfree paper) 1611801648 (pbk. : acidfree paper)
2014006447
Gardening for children.
Gardening--Study and teaching (Early childhood)--Activity programs.
Outdoor education.
SB457 / .J36 2015
SB457 / .J36 2015
The garden classroom : hands-on activities in math, science, literacy, and art / Hands-on activities in math, science, literacy, and art Cathy James. - First edition. - x, 222 pages : color illustrations ; 22 cm
Includes bibliographical references.
Let's grow! Garden basics -- Play and imagination -- Reading and writing -- Science and math -- Arts and crafts -- Garden recipes.
"Anything you can teach in an indoor classroom can be taught outdoors, often in ways that are more enjoyable for children." This bold assertion opens Cathy James' book, and she proves her point with simple steps anyone who teaches children can take to enhance the curriculum outdoors. The projects are flexible, affordable and practical for small or large groups, aged 4 to 8. (Miller Library Staff) James offers a whole year of outdoor play and learning ideas, using garden-based activities to promote science and math, reading and writing, and arts and crafts.
9781611801644 (pbk. : acidfree paper) 1611801648 (pbk. : acidfree paper)
2014006447
Gardening for children.
Gardening--Study and teaching (Early childhood)--Activity programs.
Outdoor education.
SB457 / .J36 2015
SB457 / .J36 2015