The first graders will spend six weeks in the garden exploring all things seeds, including rice, which they now know so much about! In the outdoor classroom, we read the book From Seed to Plant by Gail Gibbons and students began the germination process for dried fava beans. They placed a bean between the side of a clear cup and a damp paper towel and will continue to check on the seeds over the next week to make sure they have enough moisture to sprout.
Our seasonal garden snack was Kishu mandarins, and at the end of class, everyone had an opportunity to participate in garden jobs: caring for our school chickens, exploring the dig zone, or watering plants. We can’t wait to plant favas together once the beans germinate!
