Creative Gardening
A course for learners to explore fun facts about gardening and engage with creative nature-inspired projects.
Andrea Dupree, MA, E-RYT
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4.9
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What's included
9 pre-recorded lessons
9 weeks
of teacher support1 year access
to the contentHomework
1 hour per week. includedClass 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 leading "topic talks" along with supporting text and imagery. 🌱Throughout the session learners will be invited to connect with me through messages and/or the classroom page. I welcome any and all updates about your learner’s gardening adventures, plant observations and art projects. 🌞 CLASS TOPICS: each week will include a short (roughly 10 minute) video, and an engaging PDF activity handout for art & gardening projects🌞 1. planting seeds 2. what plants need: air, light, water 3. splendid soil 4. seedlings, big plants 5. container gardens & raised beds 6. composting & vermicomposting (worm composting!) 7. all about greenhouses 8. Flowers & pollinators 9. garden harvests My teaching style is informed by Reggio-inspired and arts-integrated practices. Please let me know if you have any questions! 💚🌱🌞
Learning Goals
Learners will gain an expanded awareness of plants and gardening, and nature-inspired art projects.
Syllabus
Curriculum
Follows Teacher-Created Curriculum9 Units
9 Lessons
over 9 WeeksUnit 1: Seeds
Lesson 1:
All about seeds & planting
Introduction 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 artwork Unit 2: What Plants Need: Air, Light, Water
Lesson 2:
Understanding plant requirements for healthy growth
Informational videos and DIY Gardening & Art Projects:
-Garden Log
-Invitation to draw or write predictions and observations Unit 3: Soil
Lesson 3:
Splendid Soil
Discovering the secrets of healthy soil and its impact on plant growth
Informational videos and DIY Gardening & Art Projects:
-soil painting
-Soil observation and documentation Unit 4: Seedlings, Big Plants
Lesson 4:
Seedlings, Big Plants
Nurturing 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 prints Other Details
Supply List
Handouts will be provided 🌞💚🌱
Language of Instruction
English
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined May, 2020
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Teacher expertise and credentials
2 Degrees
Master's Degree in Education from University of Colorado
Bachelor's Degree in Music or Theatre or Arts from Nicholls State University
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. Reviews
Self-Paced Course
$14
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9 weeks of teacher support
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