MA CURRICULUM FRAMEWORKS

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OBJECTIVE

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ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS

What are our favorite fruits and vegetables?
Which foods help our bodies be strong?
How do seeds grow?
What do seeds grow into?
Where does food come from?
What is in our garden?
What do we get from farms?
Which bugs live in our garden?

MATERIALS NEEDED

What are our favorite fruits and vegetables
Which foods help our bodies be strong
How do seeds grow

PROCEDURE

How do we grow a garden?children use their senses to explore healthy eating, growing food and farming, which develops a foundation for life-long healthy food choices and a sense of comfort and confidence in the garden.

FOLLOW UP & EXTENSIONS

In the fall, children harvest from the garden, taste new foods, cook together and visit local farms. During the winter, they learn about the traditional process of turning wool into felt, yarn, and woven fabric. When the weather warms, children discover the magic of seeds and explore their growing garden.