Creative Gardening
Andrea Dupree, MA, E-RYT
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Average rating:5.0Number of reviews:(268)
A course for learners to explore fun facts about gardening and engage with creative nature-inspired projects.
Class experience
US Grade Preschool - 1
This self-paced class is designed to engage learners in fun, creative and empowering learning experiences focused on gardening. The course includes invitations to explore a variety of gardening skills, plant facts, and fun DIY art & gardening projects. In addition to offering information about gardening skills & facts, the videos featured in this class will include tours of my solar greenhouse and outdoor gardens on my micro-farm in Northern New Mexico. Videos will include recordings of me...
9 units//9 lessons//9 Weeks
Unit 1SeedsSeeds1 lesson1 WeekWeek 1Lesson 1All about seeds & plantingIntroduction to seed planting, the science of germination and the mathematical concept of growth. Informational videos and DIY Gardening & Art Projects: -Planting seeds in containers -Garden Log -Invitation to create seed-inspired artworkUnit 2What Plants Need: Air, Light, WaterWhat Plants Need: Air, Light, Water1 lesson1 WeekWeek 2Lesson 2Understanding plant requirements for healthy growthInformational videos and DIY Gardening & Art Projects: -Garden Log -Invitation to draw or write predictions and observationsUnit 3SoilSoil1 lesson1 WeekWeek 3Lesson 3Splendid SoilDiscovering the secrets of healthy soil and its impact on plant growth Informational videos and DIY Gardening & Art Projects: -soil painting -Soil observation and documentationUnit 4Seedlings, Big PlantsSeedlings, Big Plants1 lesson1 WeekWeek 4Lesson 4Seedlings, Big PlantsNurturing seedlings into mature plants, discussing mathematical concepts such as growth measurements Informational videos and DIY Gardening & Art Projects: -Transplanting seedlings into larger containers or garden beds -Invitation to reflect on the topic -Leaf printsUnit 5Garden TypesGarden Types1 lesson1 WeekWeek 5Lesson 5Container Gardens & Raised BedsDesigning and planting in containers and raised beds Informational videos and DIY Gardening & Art Projects: -raised bed / lasagna garden artUnit 6CompostingComposting1 lesson1 WeekWeek 6Lesson 6Composting & Vermicomposting (Worm Composting!)Exploring the process and benefits of composting and vermicomposting Informational videos and DIY Gardening & Art Projects: -Composting worksheetUnit 7GreenhousesGreenhouses1 lesson1 WeekWeek 7Lesson 7All About GreenhousesBenefits and features of greenhouse gardening, incorporating engineering in greenhouse design Informational videos and DIY Gardening & Art Projects: -Greenhouse coloring exploration -DIY mini-greenhouseUnit 8Flowers & PollinatorsFlowers & Pollinators1 lesson1 WeekWeek 8Lesson 8Flowers & PollinatorsUnderstanding the role of flowers and pollinators in the garden ecosystem Informational videos and DIY Gardening & Art Projects: -invitation to observe symmetry and patterns in flowers -Floral science experiment -Scavenger huntUnit 9Garden HarvestsGarden Harvests1 lesson1 WeekWeek 9Lesson 9Garden HarvestsHarvesting fruits and vegetables from the garden, discussing scientific principles of ripening and maturation, incorporating mathematical concepts in measuring and weighing harvests Informational videos and DIY Gardening & Art Projects: -Invitation to revisit and/or complete previous projects
This class is taught in English.
Learners will gain an expanded awareness of plants and gardening, and nature-inspired art projects.
I completed my Master's in Innovative Early Childhood Education in May 2022; this program was centered on Social Constructivism and the Reggio Emilia Approach to Early Childhood Education. I have 20 years experience as an educator, primarily as a Teaching Artist and Reggio-inspired ECE, including 4 years as an all-virtual educator through my company Curious Bluebird, LLC. I am also a Registered Yoga Teacher (offering classes for children and adults) and certified children's Yoga instructor. As a permaculturalist I am very interested in weaving sustainable living practices into my daily life. Since summer 2021 I've been in the process of restoring a micro-farm in Northern New Mexico and am eager to share my progress with learners and their families.
Homework Offered
0 - 1 hours per week outside of class
Assessments Offered
Grades Offered
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Average rating:5.0Number of reviews:(268)
Hi! My name is Andrea Dupree (she/her), I'm an artist-educator-Yogi from South Louisiana and I live on a micro-farm in Northern New Mexico, USA with my husband and our 14yo son. When I'm not planning classes or teaching on Outschool I'm creating...
Self-Paced Class
$15
weekly or $135 for all content9 pre-recorded lessons
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Completed by 3 learners
Ages: 4-7
