“They’re able to see it – it’s a lab, it’s an actual lab that they’re getting to run their math through, their science, their social studies.” – Dr. Cameron, former Principal at University Place Elementary School … Continue reading →
“I’ve only touched a gummy worm. Those things don’t move” -3rd Grade Student … Continue reading →
We all remember staring down at a patterned china plate and being told we had to eat every bite, no matter how we felt about it. The philosophy at Schoolyard Roots is slightly different: try everything at least once, and … Continue reading →
Exciting news! One of our partner schools, Woodland Forrest Elementary School, has been named a Green Ribbon School by both the state Department of Education and the U.S. Department of Education! Congratulations, Woodland Forrest! You can help support Woodland Forrest … Continue reading →
The Juice Bar here in town helped these smiling students learn how to make delicious, healthy fruit juices! They loved watching the juicer at work- almost as much as they loved tasting something new! … Continue reading →
“I wish there were a thousand billion 900 strawberries so I could eat them all!” – Kindergarten, Alberta … Continue reading →
“Wow, that was a GREAT time!” – Kindergarten, Flatwoods … Continue reading →
“It has been a pleasure to have our gardens. It’s been the best Thursdays in the world. I LOVE Garden class!” – Breyden, 4th Grade … Continue reading →
“I feel so blessed that we have this program here at our school. You present it in such a way that it seems doable—physically and mentally.” – Geri Cauthen, 5th Grade Teacher … Continue reading →
“My grandma’s vegetables are good because they’re cooked with love! It’s called butter!” – 4th Grade Student … Continue reading →
“I just love eating the food and gardening the food. Because it’s healthy and it’s fresh grown which is the best thing.” – Caleb, 4th Grade … Continue reading →
“You know how I know how to act like a butterfly? I take ballet lessons.” – 1st Grade, Flatwoods Elementary … Continue reading →
“The garden lends itself to many life lessons. Its a living, breathing entity in our school” – Ms. Duncan, 1st Grade Teacher … Continue reading →
One of Mrs. Ivory’s 4th Grade students at Central was pretty crazy about our salad. He gave it a 100/100! He also asked us to write down the recipe so he could copy it down and take it home and … Continue reading →
“Fertilizer Stinks It smells like wet dog (ruff) We use it a lot” -Erynn, 3rd Grade … Continue reading →
Our students participate in seeding, growing, harvesting, preparing, and eating the fruits of their labor. These early lessons have a lifelong impact on all our students. You can change students’ lives here. … Continue reading →
80% of Schoolyard Roots partner teachers reported that the garden has increased students’ interest in school! … Continue reading →
“If I was a skeptic, it all disappeared when one day I overhead a first grader say, ‘Mom you have to go to the garden and buy white beauty radishes. I like the way the first bite is a little … Continue reading →
Nothing “beets” buying your produce freshly grown from a crop of smiling 5th graders! Our Budding Entrepreneurs love learning how to run their own farm stand, handle money, and sell to the community.
“I have noticed that my students have started making healthier choices and trying new foods. Thank you for teaching our students responsibility and leadership!” – Ms. Davis, 1st Grade Teacher … Continue reading →
We spent the past few weeks harvesting our delicious veggies. This includes weighing and pricing them for farm stands, “just like they do at Yogurt Mountain!”
