Parent Groups in the News Round-up 5/13/11
It's so refreshing to scan the recent parent group news and see so many articles about schools taking on gardening projects. In general, we are seeing a trend of parent groups taking a more active role in green school initiatives. This week's article round-up speaks to the benefits of school gardens:
The weekend is here and I have gardening on the mind! It's so refreshing to scan the recent parent group news and see so many articles about schools taking on gardening projects. In general, we are seeing a trend of parent groups taking a more active role in green school initiatives. This week's article round-up speaks to the benefits of school gardens:- Education grows with learning garden.
- Students learn life lessons through gardening.
- Kids learn about the importance of nutrition and gardening sustainability.
- Constructing a courtyard creates various sensory activities for the kids.
So, are you inspired? Is your PTO or PTA involved in a garden project? We'd love to hear about it.
If you are looking for other ways to make your school more green, check out these articles and tools:
http://www.ptotoday.com/pto-today-articles/article/825-how-ptos-are-going-green
http://www.ptotoday.com/pto-today-articles/article/689-fun-and-eco-games
http://www.ptotoday.com/pto-today-articles/article/826-greening-our-parent-group
http://www.ptotoday.com/sfn/SFN_gogreen_leader.php
Happy weekend and happy gardening!
