Home Gardening for Kids - Winter Preparation for Spring Planting (Flex Class)

Students will learn how to choose, grow, and plant their favorite herbs, flowers and vegetables. They will learn how to grow them and what to do when seedlings outgrow their containers. New vocabulary words will be introduced such as germination, transplanting and fertilizer. By the end of the class, learners can successfully plant a full garden with some support from family members. 

Expert Gardener - 10+ years of experience
Owner of The Backyard Garden Experience 
Certified Garden Consultant (Since 2020)

Activities will be assigned following each class. Activities are in the form of crossword puzzles, watching videos, coloring printables, creating virtual gardens and hands-on gardening. Learners will be able to preview the work of their peers, using the Outschool classroom and communicate virtually as well. Homework will take 15 minutes - 1 hour to complete. Fifteen-minute time frames are for activity sheets. Thirty-minute time frames are for hands-on gardening activities. One hour time frames are for tours of garden centers. Following our virtual field trips, your child will share their experiences visiting their local garden center, by uploading photos or videos to the Outschool classroom.

Progress is assessed in an informal manner. I'll preview their uploading activities, photos or videos and give encouraging feedback. I will notate whether more help is needed to successfully guide your child through the growing season. Feedback may also be in the form of personalized videos. 

No live meetings, and an estimated 1 - 2 hours per week outside of class.