Garden-based Science and Environmental Education for TK-8th grade
Our 50+ engaging, hands-on, Next Generation Science Standards-aligned lessons stimulate curiosity and are taught in beautiful and educational school gardens that we create and maintain.
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Inspiring students to learn and value the natural world through garden-based education.
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At Living Classroom, we make education come alive and empower the next generation by growing environmental champions, inquisitive learners, and healthy eaters
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Teacher Testimonial to the School Board
The letter below was written to a school board in a large local school district to advocate for Living Classroom. While we have removed the district's name, Peggy's comments remain a passionate testimonial from a teacher's perspective - of the benefits of Living Classroom for elementary school students. Her comments are authentic and unsolicited - and very much appreciated.
-Margot Harrigan
Executive Director, Living Classroom
Dear School Board Members,
As a follow up to last week’s comments, I’m writing to share my personal experiences with Living Classroom. I know firsthand what a wonderful experience Living Classroom is for children and teachers. My students always cheered when they saw it on the schedule in the morning.
Impact on teachers
Living Classroom is district-wide at Mountain View Whisman School District. Their pilot began in 2013 and it expanded to all 11 schools in a few years. Community support from the MV Educational Foundation and other grants - which our school educational foundation will also be eligible for once we start - fund the program.
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-Margot Harrigan
Executive Director, Living Classroom
Dear School Board Members,
As a follow up to last week’s comments, I’m writing to share my personal experiences with Living Classroom. I know firsthand what a wonderful experience Living Classroom is for children and teachers. My students always cheered when they saw it on the schedule in the morning.
Impact on teachers
Living Classroom is district-wide at Mountain View Whisman School District. Their pilot began in 2013 and it expanded to all 11 schools in a few years. Community support from the MV Educational Foundation and other grants - which our school educational foundation will also be eligible for once we start - fund the program.
Read the rest of the article here
