Growing and Using Herbs
Class experience
US Grade 4 - 7
In this class kids will learn to identify common weeds and other plants that can become their friends. We will identify and use plantain, dandelions, cinnamon, pine and violets. We will also learn about the history of some traditional uses of the plants. We will cover plant identification and the importance of correctly identifying plants you use. We will learn the scientific names of the plants and why it is important to know these. We will discuss different types of things you can make...
Students will gain information on using herbs and weeds to make useful items. Students will learn the scientific names of some common plants and how to journal about plants. Students will make some simple potions using easily found weeds and herbs.
In addition to being a teacher for many years, I am also an avid amateur herbalist. I have completed several courses in Herbal Identification and in using herbs for everyday things including cooking, medicinals, teas, and beauty products. I currently maintain an herb garden at my home that contains many common cooking herbs as well as not so common herbs such as Lemon Verbena, Rue, St. John's Wort, Stinging Nettles, Plantain and more.
Homework Offered
Individual homework assignments will include journaling, gathering supplies and identifying plant allies.2 - 4 hours per week outside of class
Assessments Offered
Learners are assessed through participation in conversations and activities.Grades Offered
Small sketchbook, pencils, beeswax, small electric pot for melting wax, glycerine, apple cider vinegar, 1 gallon of white vinegar, small jars and bottles like the ones that come in air travel kits, 2 large 1 qt jars with lids, 1/2 gallon pitcher, access to a stove and a 2 qt pan, cinnamon sticks- food grade, a set of measuring cups and measuring spoons, old newspapers or an old shower curtain to protect surfaces, a sharp knife and cutting board. Additional materials may be required and will be listed on a handout the first day of class.
Students will need to be able to handle a kitchen knife and shears safely. I recommend a small electric crockpot (1 qt) the kind used for potpourri or lunches for melting wax. This is a safer than using the stove. However, if you choose to allow your student to use the stove and a pot to melt wax in, be sure they know how to do so safely. A parent should be available to assist the student when using the stove. Students will use the stove to boil water. I recommend a tea kettle for boiling water. It can be difficult to pour water from an open pot. I am not a doctor or a nurse. I am an herbalist. As such I do not diagnose illness, nor do I make recommendations for use of herbs as healing agents. Our class discussions will center around traditional folklore. I will stress to students the importance of positive identification of any plant they intend to use for any purpose. The plants chosen for this class are easy to identify, non-toxic, easy to find and useful for may things other than just medicinal purposes. We will be concentrating on non-medicinal herb use.
Hello, welcome to my classes. I am a passionate teacher with more than forty years experience teaching preschoolers to adults. I have taught in home-school preschools, private preschools and public preschools. I have trained teachers as an...
Group Class
$20
weekly or $60 for 3 classes1x per week, 3 weeks
45 min
Completed by 3 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 9-13
2-8 learners per class