Cedar Crest EE Blog
Journaling Activity: I Notice, I Wonder, It Reminds Me Of
I Notice, I Wonder, It Reminds Me Of is such a great activity to introduce yourself to the space around you. It can be readily adaptable for a yard, porch, or even window to be your access point to the living world nearby.
Sensory Activity: Perspective Matters
We move past plants, big and small, everyday of our lives. Whether it’s a shrub in your front yard, the dandelion growing in the crack of the sidewalk outside your door, a houseplant in your home, the milkweed in your garden, or the hickory tree you pass along a trail.
Reflections in the Learning Garden
As we set out to begin EE programming this summer, a key goal in mind was to provide campers with an educational experience that was guided by their curiosity and desire to explore the possibilities of what could be or what is. We wanted our summer staff to embrace...
Our Future Scientists & Chefs
The capacity to learn and adapt is marvelous when we can trust and empower young learners. During our first week of the summer, elementary campers were able to visit the garden and explore fruits, vegetables, and flowers while expressing their thoughts and ideas...
Learning Garden Invitations
Something changed when our learning garden was established last year. Our staff anticipated what new life it would bring within its gates and to Cedar Crest as a whole. And yet, it still surprised us in so many wonderful ways. In that late winter and early spring, we...