Lesson Plans
Browse our collection of garden, food and farm, and recipe lesson plans for preschool, K-5, and more. All Growing Minds lesson plans include connections to age-appropriate children’s literature and are aligned with Common Core State Standards, NC Essential Standards, or NC Foundations for Early Learning and Development.
Seasonal Resources
It’s easy finding local greens! Greens like collards, kale, and lettuce thrive in WNC’s cool months of spring and fall, but they also grow year-round. Look for these nutritious leaves in your school cafeteria and at your local farmers market.
Meet Your Farmer
A video series by Growing Minds
Meet some of the people who grow your food! Our Meet Your Farmer and Junior Farm Tour videos provide students and families with virtual tours of family farms in Western North Carolina.