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Gardens are places where a child's imagination engages nature -- and the result is joyful learning. Hollyhocks and Honeybees guides teachers through the unique and expansive learning opportunities offered by gardening with children. Learn how a gardening curriculum incorporates language and literacy, science and math, social sciences, and the arts, as well as physical, cognitive, social, and emoti... More

Gardens are places where a child's imagination engages nature -- and the result is joyful learning. Hollyhocks and Honeybees guides teachers through the unique and expansive learning opportunities offered by gardening with children. Learn how a gardening curriculum incorporates language and literacy, science and math, social sciences, and the arts, as well as physical, cognitive, social, and emotional development. Simple instructions lead teachers through planning, preparation, plant selection, growing zones, and pest control. Also includes sample garden designs, recipes and activities, ideas for parent and community involvement, and resource lists. Choose from over a dozen engaging and imaginative garden ideas or use existing themes as a springboard into your own unique garden designs. The garden themes included are: Bird and Butterfly Garden, Dinosaur Garden, Kitchen Garden, Sensory Garden, North American Garden, plus so much more!

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