Living Classroom partners with schools to expose students from TK - 8th grade to environmental literacy through hands-on garden based lessons in edible and native gardens cultivated at their school. Living Classroom is a full service program, we create and maintain the gardens, provide the curriculum, instruction, and materials to the classroom, and coordinate with teachers and administrators. All lessons are aligned with California Common Core Standards.
Who We Are
Inspiring students to learn and value the natural world through garden-based education.
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What We Do
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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Get Involved
There are many ways to get involved with Living Classroom!
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News and Events
Living Schoolyards Act in Congress supports outdoor education nationwide! Click here for more details |
Teacher Testimonial to the School BoardThe 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 Read the rest of the article here |
