Grow-It-Yourself

Hands-On Agriculture and Food Literacy for TK - 5 Learners

Overview

Explore the science and art of a plant’s full lifecycle. Students plant their own seeds, cultivate and track their plant’s growth, and harvest their produce to enjoy in a tasting experience. Blending science, food literacy, and creativity, students will walk away empowered by the experience of growing and enjoying their own harvests.

What kids learn

⚙️ How to assemble and maintain growing systems

🥼 Earth and plant science principles

🌱 Gardening and environmental stewardship

🌾 Food literacy and table etiquette

Curriculum aligned with:

📕 California Common Core State Standards (CCSS)

📗 Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS)

Impact

Boosts engagement in science
Fosters teamwork and sense of responsibility, supporting Social-Emotional Learning (SEL)
Encourages long-term thinking and promotes systems understanding of life cycles

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Curriculum Snapshot

We tailor our Grow-It-Yourself curriculum to be adaptable and meet students where they are developmentally — introducing age-appropriate concepts in gardening, food systems, and plant science. Below is an example of how the curriculum approach and activities may evolve within this program.

Grades TK - 2

Approach: sensory-rich, play-based exploration of nature and plant life
Skills: Fine motor skills, counting, sorting, and differentiating plant parts, early science concepts, arts-integration

Grades 3 - 5

Approach: structured, hands-on gardening experiences that deepen scientific understanding of how plants function and how humans interact with the environment
Skills: identifying plant needs, recording and interpreting observations, exploring where food comes from, and practicing sustainable gardening techniques

Cultivating curiousity and real-world skills