$14

weekly

or $125 for all content

Creative Gardening

Completed by 10 learners

Ages 3-7

Self-Paced Course

A course for learners to explore fun facts about gardening and engage with creative nature-inspired projects.

Andrea Dupree, MA, E-RYT

Average rating:

4.9

Number of reviews:

(298 reviews)

9 pre-recorded lessons

9 weeks of teacher support

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What's included

9 pre-recorded lessons

9 weeks

of teacher support

1 year access

to the content

Homework

1 hour per week. included

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 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 Curriculum

9 Units

9 Lessons

over 9 Weeks

Unit 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.

Meet the teacher

Andrea Dupree, MA, E-RYT

Joined May, 2020

4.9

298reviews

Profile

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.