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# Seeds to Success

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- [Home](https://seedstosuccess.com/)
- [Recipes](https://seedstosuccess.com/homrecipes/) - Our recipe bank is full of nutritious and delicious recipes that feature local Louisiana foods. Louisiana Harvest of the Month recipes are culturally relevant, designed with few ingredients and easy to prepare. These delicious dishes meet meal pattern requirements and are standardized to provide updated crediting information, including the vegetable subgroups. Kids are sure to
- [Materials and Guides](https://seedstosuccess.com/hom-materials-and-guides/)
- [Seeds to Success: The Louisiana Farm to School Team](https://seedstosuccess.com/about/seeds-to-success-team/) - Meet the team behind Seeds to Success!
- [Annual Louisiana Farm to School Conference](https://seedstosuccess.com/louisiana-farm-to-school-conference/) - 2026 Louisiana Farm to School Conference Join us on October 28th for the 10th annual Louisiana Farm to School Conference as we bring educators, farmers, school nutrition staff, school administrators, and community leaders from across the state to learn, share, and connect. This year’s theme, Ten Years of Growing Together, highlights the impact of fresh
- [News and Opportunities](https://seedstosuccess.com/news-and-opportunities/) - Upcoming Events 10th Annual Louisiana Farm to School Conference Join us Wednesday, Oct. 28, for the 10th Annual Louisiana Farm to School Conference at The Cook Hotel and Conference Center at LSU in Baton Rouge. This year’s theme, Ten Years of Growing Together, highlights the impact of fresh ideas and strong partnerships in creating healthier
- [Southwest Louisiana](https://seedstosuccess.com/resources/southwest/)
- [Southeast Louisiana](https://seedstosuccess.com/resources/southeast/)
- [Northwest Louisiana](https://seedstosuccess.com/resources/northwest/)
- [Northeast Louisiana](https://seedstosuccess.com/resources/northeast/)
- [Central Louisiana](https://seedstosuccess.com/resources/central/)
- [Getting Started](https://seedstosuccess.com/getting-started/) - How You Can Participate Louisiana Harvest of the Month. Learn, Join, Engage. Join the Program! Register your team free of charge at any point during the school year to receive printed Harvest of the Month posters, “I Tried It!" stickers, and more! In addition to receiving Louisiana Harvest of the Month materials in a
- [Louisiana Farm to School Institute](https://seedstosuccess.com/resources/louisiana-farm-to-school-institute/) - The Institute is a unique professional learning opportunity for selected school, early childhood, and district teams from across Louisiana. The Louisiana Farm to School Institute is a whole-school professional development model that builds capacity in school communities to create a culture of wellness, engage students, and strengthen local food systems. Louisiana Farm to School Institute
- [Public Health](https://seedstosuccess.com/career-paths/public-health/) - Career Snapshots: Public Health Epidemiology: field epidemiologist, hospital or clinical epidemiologist, infection control, research analyst Environmental Health: environmental health specialist, occupational health and safety specialist, toxicologist, environmental protection officer Community Health: health educator, community health worker, health care coordinators Epidemiologist As an epidemiologist you will use clues to investigate cases and analyze data to solve disease
- [Nutrition & Food Science](https://seedstosuccess.com/career-paths/nutrition-food-science/) - Career Snapshots: Nutrition and Food Science Dietitian, nutritionist, fitness/wellness coordinator, fitness trainer Dietitian As a dietitian, you can help make a difference in the quality of a person’s life by advising others about healthy eating. You may participate in menu planning and overseeing the preparation of food, or educate senior citizens, pregnant women, or people
- [Local Food Systems](https://seedstosuccess.com/career-paths/local-food-systems/) - Career Snapshots: Local Food Systems A career path in local food systems can take many different forms, including farming and agriculture, public health, culinary, and education. Those who work in local food systems have a variety of interests, such as business, food, and health, along with a desire to create a strong, sustainable, and fair food system. Some common
- [Farming & Agriculture](https://seedstosuccess.com/career-paths/farming-agriculture/) - Career Snapshots: Farming and Agriculture Farmer/Grower: aquaculture, dairy, fishery, fruit and vegetable, livestock (beef, poultry, pork, goat, lamb), nurseries, and greenhousesJobs: owner, manager, farmhand Agriculture: engineer, agronomist, botanist, horticulturist, biologist, ecologist, arborist, specialist, loan officer, inspector, beekeeper, park ranger Farmer/Grower As a farmer or grower, you will produce food in a variety of outdoor environments,
- [Education](https://seedstosuccess.com/career-paths/educator/) - Career Snapshots: Education Cooperative Extension: extension agent or specialist in 4-H, agriculture, family and consumer sciences, or food systems Educator (primary, secondary, or higher education): agriculture, nutrition and health, family and consumer sciences Cooperative Extension Service Professional: Extension Agent As an extension agent, you will play many roles for many types of people in your
- [Gardening Resources](https://seedstosuccess.com/seeds-to-grow/gardening-resources/) - Starting and Maintaining Gardens Steps to Growing a Successful School Garden (LSU AgCenter)This resource guide is an outline of the things you should be aware of when starting a school garden. No two school gardens are alike. Your school garden will be unique, based upon many things such as student population, age, and needs; garden
- [Tools for Procurement](https://seedstosuccess.com/tools-for-procurement/) - Procurement Methods School Guide for Local Food Purchasing School nutrition professionals are aware of a wide range of policies at the local, state, and federal levels that apply to procurement, but navigating these rules correctly can be confusing and time consuming. Sourcing local foods requires an understanding of the procurement process as well as specialized
- [Producer Resources](https://seedstosuccess.com/producer-resources/) - Farm to School is a great avenue for producers to explore. It increases market opportunities for farmers, food processors, and food manufacturers. Want to know how schools purchase local food? Are you a Louisiana farmer or producer looking to expand your business? The video presentation below offers insight and information on what farm to school
- [Growers Guide](https://seedstosuccess.com/seeds-to-grow/growers-guide/) - Like all living things, plants need air, light, water, and nutrients to grow and thrive. The difference between a beginning gardener and a more advanced and productive gardener is understanding how these factors contribute and interact to produce a successful crop. This growers guide will explain these basic factors that can be referred to when
- [Menu Planning](https://seedstosuccess.com/menu-planning/) - Louisiana Seasonality Chart Use our printable seasonality chart to determine what's in season and when produce is the freshest! Assessing Production and Seasonality Census of Agriculture From USDA's National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) - NASS surveys all U.S. farmers every five years and produces county profiles that detail agricultural production in every county. Think about
- [Resources](https://seedstosuccess.com/resources/) - Let us help you connect to the people and tools you need. Are you looking for farm to school resources that fit our unique state? Well look no further! Below you'll find resources and organizations that focus on school and community gardening, local food procurement, and agricultural and nutrition education in Louisiana. Children's Coalition of
- [Farm to School Trainings](https://seedstosuccess.com/farm-to-school-trainings/) - We offer a variety of avenues and trainings to help you get acclimated with our programs and get the most out of farm to school. Farm to school plays a fundamental role in establishing real change in healthy behaviors. The farm to school approach – when taken in it’s entirety is a holistic approach. Farm to school’s focus is connecting communities with their local food
- [Louisiana Sustainable Planting Guide for School and Home Gardens](https://seedstosuccess.com/seeds-to-grow/la-planting-guide/) - Click to download the planting guide table which summarizes key planting information found in the Seeds to Sow crop guides. Use as a quick reference for planting dates, planting method, seed depth, plant spacing, days to harvest, and plant family organized by crop. Louisiana Sustainable Planting Guide
- [Seeds to Grow](https://seedstosuccess.com/seeds-to-grow/) - Start here for gardening basics! Information for growing seeds in different environments and seasons. Growers Guide Like all living things, plants need air, light, water, and nutrients to grow and thrive. The difference between a beginning gardener and a more advanced and productive gardener is understanding how these factors contribute and interact to produce a
- [Produce Safety](https://seedstosuccess.com/produce-safety/) - Now, more than ever, it is important to ensure the safety of your business and the products you have to offer to Louisianans and customers outside of our wonderful state. A variety of laws, regulations, organizations, and programs on the federal- and state-level certify the highest possible quality as well as safety standards your customers
- [About Seeds to Success](https://seedstosuccess.com/about/) - Seeds to Success: The Louisiana Farm to School Program What is Farm to School? Farm to School is a nationwide initiative aimed at connecting schools with fresh, locally sourced food, while fostering excitement about healthy food choices among children. Although each program may vary, they typically focus on three key components: procurement (purchasing local foods
- [Finding Local Food](https://seedstosuccess.com/finding-local-food-2/) - Click here to find a list of producers interested in selling to Louisiana schools! If you are a food business and would like to be added to our list, please click here to fill out our survey. While the phrase “buying local” might create images of a farmer delivering produce straight to your back door,
- [Seeds to Sow](https://seedstosuccess.com/seeds-to-sow/) - Individual growing guides from seed to harvest. Dig into crop-specific guides with information on history; when, how, and where to plant; and which varieties grow best in Louisiana. Beets & CarrotsBlueberriesBroccoli & CauliflowerCabbageCantaloupe & WatermelonCitrusCulinary HerbsCucumberEggplantLeafy GreensLettuceRadishSquashSnap BeansStrawberriesSweet CornSweet PeppersTomatoes
- [Harvest of the Month](https://seedstosuccess.com/hom/)
- [Seeds to Know](https://seedstosuccess.com/seeds-to-know/) - Lessons and fun activities for K-12 students that bring the growing process to life in the classroom and at home. Explore lessons, activities, and videos related to gardening, divided by age group. No matter if you are a teacher, parent, kid, or kid at heart, all are hands-on, experiential, and fun! We worked closely with
- [Seeding LA](https://seedstosuccess.com/seeding-la/)
- [Louisiana Plant Hardiness Zones](https://seedstosuccess.com/seeds-to-grow/la-plant-hardiness-zones/) - This USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map for Louisiana is the standard by which growers can determine which plants are most likely to thrive at a specific location. The map is based on the average annual minimum winter temperature, divided into 10-degree F zones.
- [Purchasing Local](https://seedstosuccess.com/purchasing-local/)
- [Glossary of Gardening Terms and Concepts](https://seedstosuccess.com/seeds-to-grow/glossary-of-gardening-terms-and-concepts/) - Annual A plant that completes its life cycle within one growing season; going from seed, to a mature fruit-producing plant, to a dried fruit/seed that can be harvested for planting next year’s crop. Most horticultural crops such as tomatoes, beans, and cucumbers are grown as annuals and require a new planting every year. Beneficial Insects
- [Career Paths](https://seedstosuccess.com/career-paths/) - Growing opportunities. Make a career out of caring for your community. Food has the power to unite communities, to create conversations, and to inspire change. There are many aspects to food, nutrition, agriculture, and health that can turn a passion into a career. One of the most important decisions you will make in your life
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- [Culinary](https://seedstosuccess.com/career-paths/culinary/) - Career Snapshots: Culinary Food Service or Retail: chef, manager, caterer, baker or pastry chef, line cook, butcher, barista, server, cafeteria staffFood Service Administration: child nutrition director, food service manager, purchasing manager, dietary manager, restaurant owner, hotel management, sales Chef As a chef, you have the power to contribute to the identity of a region or
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## Seeds to Sow

- [Okra](https://seedstosuccess.com/seeds/okra/) - Louisiana’s favorite crunchy green treat that’s as fun to grow as it is to eat!
- [Tomatoes](https://seedstosuccess.com/seeds/tomatoes/) - More than just “to-may-to” and “to-mah-to” — explore hundreds of tomato varieties!
- [Squash](https://seedstosuccess.com/seeds/squash/) - With summer and winter versions, you can enjoy them all year ‘round.
- [Snap Beans](https://seedstosuccess.com/seeds/snap-beans/) - Whether they are bush or pole beans, snap these pods in two!
- [Radish](https://seedstosuccess.com/seeds/radish/) - A little spice is nice.
- [Culinary Herbs](https://seedstosuccess.com/seeds/culinary-herbs/) - Herbs are grown by gardeners for flavoring food, for fragrance, and for landscape interest. Various herbs also allow cooks to try, and for chefs to offer, other cuisines and foods.
- [Cucumber](https://seedstosuccess.com/seeds/cucumber/) - Where pickles come from!
- [Beets & Carrots](https://seedstosuccess.com/seeds/beets-carrots/) - They grow underground, so they’re called “root vegetables.”
- [Potatoes](https://seedstosuccess.com/seeds/irish-potatoes/) - Irish potatoes, brought to Ireland in the 17th century, quickly became the country’s favorite spud!
- [Turnip](https://seedstosuccess.com/seeds/turnip/)
- [Beef](https://seedstosuccess.com/seeds/beef/)
- [Crawfish](https://seedstosuccess.com/seeds/crawfish/)
- [Rice](https://seedstosuccess.com/seeds/rice/)
- [Sweet Peppers](https://seedstosuccess.com/seeds/peppers/) - They really are quite nice and come in a rainbow of colors.
- [Strawberries](https://seedstosuccess.com/seeds/strawberries/) - Louisiana’s state fruit!
- [Sweet Corn](https://seedstosuccess.com/seeds/corn/) - Sweet corn is a favorite among home gardeners. As long as the space is available, it's not not difficult to grow.
- [Melon & Watermelon](https://seedstosuccess.com/seeds/cantaloupe-watermelon/) - Refreshing on a hot summer day.
- [Lettuce](https://seedstosuccess.com/seeds/lettuce/) - …be friends!
- [Leafy Greens](https://seedstosuccess.com/seeds/leafy-greens/) - Don’t leaf these greens alone! Consider them a nutrition powerhouse.
- [Eggplant](https://seedstosuccess.com/seeds/eggplant/) - Shaped like an egg, but doesn’t taste like one!
- [Citrus](https://seedstosuccess.com/seeds/citrus/) - Some are tart. Some are sweet. All come loaded with Vitamin C.
- [Cabbage](https://seedstosuccess.com/seeds/cabbage/) - What is another name for Brussels sprouts? Cabbage patch kids!
- [Broccoli & Cauliflower](https://seedstosuccess.com/seeds/broccoli-cauliflower/) - These cousins are part of a big family.
- [Blueberries](https://seedstosuccess.com/seeds/blueberries/) - They should wear a cape. They’re a “superfood"!
- [Catfish](https://seedstosuccess.com/seeds/catfish/)
- [Shrimp](https://seedstosuccess.com/seeds/shrimp/)
- [Mushrooms](https://seedstosuccess.com/seeds/mushrooms/)
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## Seeds to Know

- [Anna's Corn by Barbara Santucci (2002)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/annas-corn-by-barbara-santucci-2002/) - Anna is reluctant to plant the kernels of corn her grandpa has left her upon his death, until she realizes that the act will help her remember the times they listened to the music of the corn together.
- [California Academy of Sciences: Knee-Deep in Green Peppers](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/california-academy-of-sciences-knee-deep-in-green-peppers/) - Students use green peppers as a concrete example of high reproductive potential. By participating in this activity, students will come to understand that organisms often produce more offspring than their environment can support, which leads to natural selection and population evolution.
- [Grow It, Try It, Like It!: Sweet Potato Hill](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/6550/) - Through the activities in this Grow It, Try It, Like It! chapter, children are invited to touch, smell, feel, and taste sweet potatoes. Children also learn how sweet potatoes are grown. Planting activities help children connect the delicious food choices at the table with the farm or school garden.
- [Squash & Pumpkin: #SquashGoals by G.G. McQueen (2025)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/squash-pumpkin-squashgoals-by-g-g-mcqueen-2025/)
- [Wiggling Worms at Work: A Hands-On Science Book About How Worms Help the Environment for Kids by Wendy Pfeffer (2003)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/wiggling-worms-at-work-a-hands-on-science-book-about-how-worms-help-the-environment-for-kids-by-wendy-pfeffer-2003/) - Crawling through the dirt, worms are hard at work. Worms help the fruit and vegetables we eat by loosening the soil and feeding the plants. Read and find out about these wiggling wonders!
- [Harriet's Hungry Worms by Samantha Smith (2023)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/harriets-hungry-worms-by-samantha-smith-2023/) - Harriet’s nine-hundred-and-eighty-three hungry worms live in a shady corner of her backyard in a big, green box. They spend their days munching on anything from Aunt Tilda’s herbal teabags to the sports pages of Uncle Sam’s paper. Harriet watches and waits, eventually deciding the worms are ‘so BORING.’ Until one day, the worms leave Harriet a big
- [Messy McFarlen's Tomato Garden by Barry Brandon Waldo & Scott Diagre (2025)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/messy-mcfarlens-tomato-garden-by-barry-brandon-waldo-scott-diagre-2025/) - Nobody believes Messy McFarlen can grow anything worthwhile—especially not his neighbor Pristina Purrfect and her cat, Sour Puss. But with his muddy pup, a pocket full of tomato seeds, and a whole lot of heart, Messy is about to sprout something magical—and prove that the most unlikely gardener can grow the most amazing garden of all.
- [I LOVE Blueberries! by Shannon Anderson (2025)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/i-love-blueberries-by-shannon-anderson-2025/) - Jolie LOVES blueberries and is determined to grow her own using hydroponics with her new friend Margot. With the help of Jolie’s faithful rabbit, Munchy, and Margot’s dog, Pip, plans are underway to bring the whole class together to convince the community to help them set up a hydroponics growing station in their classroom. Filled with
- [Life on a Cattle Farm by Judy Wolfman (2001)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/life-on-a-cattle-farm-by-judy-wolfman-2001/) - A boy describes what makes working and playing on his cattle farm so much fun, and explains the difference between a bull and a steer and how calves are born.
- [A Bean's Life Cycle by Mary R. Dunn (2017)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/a-beans-life-cycle-by-mary-r-dunn-2017/) - The process of a new life starting is fascinating! Watch a bean grow from a seed to a plant. Young readers will learn about the stages in a bean's life. From the seed germinating to the bean pods that are picked for eating. The life cycle of a bean is beautiful to see!
- [Mushrooms: A Kids' Guide. Fascinating Facts, Look & Learn by Tomasz Dabrowski (2023)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/mushrooms-a-kids-guide-fascinating-facts-look-learn-by-tomasz-dabrowski-2023/) - Dive into a magical world of colorful fungi and fascinating facts designed just for kids. Explore the enchanted kingdom of mushrooms and learn the secrets of the forest.
- [Humongous Fungus (Underground and All Around) by DK (2021)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/humongous-fungus-underground-and-all-around-by-dk-2021/) - Embark on a magical tour of the forest floor and discover one of the most fascinating living organisms on this planet - fungi! Not quite animals and not quite plants, the mysterious kingdom of fungi is full of secrets! Let’s unearth them together with this weird and wonderful book about mushrooms.
- [Entangled Life: How Fungi Make Our Worlds, Change Our Minds & Shape Our Futures by Merlin Sheldrake (2021)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/entangled-life-how-fungi-make-our-worlds-change-our-minds-shape-our-futures-by-merlin-sheldrake-2021/) - When we think of fungi, we likely think of mushrooms. But mushrooms are only fruiting bodies, analogous to apples on a tree. Most fungi live out of sight, yet make up a massively diverse kingdom of organisms that supports and sustains nearly all living systems. Fungi provide a key to understanding the planet on which
- [Salad: A Global History  by Judith Weinraub (2016)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/salad-a-global-history-by-judith-weinraub-2016/) - Light, healthy, and easily tossed together-- salads have been a staple throughout human history. They come in a variety for forms and feature as both side and main dishes in a range of regional cuisines. Weinraub explores their history, from a simple assemblage of wild plants to their current position as the quintessential health food.
- [Lettuce Help (Gertie in the Garden) by S.M.R. Saia (2022)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/lettuce-help-gertie-in-the-garden-by-s-m-r-saia-2022/) - First-grade gardener Gertie Green’s social skills are tested when she joins the school garden club in this beautifully illustrated early reader chapter book about self confidence, consideration, and learning how to say you’re sorry.
- [Collards: A Southern Tradition from Seed to Table by Edward H. Davis and John T. Morgan (2015)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/collards-a-southern-tradition-from-seed-to-table-by-edward-h-davis-and-john-t-morgan-2015/) - Food is essential to southern culture, and collard greens play a central role in the South’s culinary traditions. A feast to the famished, a reward to the strong, and a comfort to the weary, collards have long been held dear in the food-loving southern heart. In Collards: A Southern Tradition from Seed to Table, Edward H. Davis and John T.
- [Magic Herbs for Little Explorers by Alicja Kuziel (2025)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/magic-herbs-for-little-explorers-by-alicja-kuziel-2025/) - Does your child love nature, stories, and discovering the world around them? “Magic Herbs for Little Explorers” invites young readers on a magical journey through the world of herbs - a place where every leaf tells a story, and every flower holds a secret.
- [A Brief History of Pickles by Geoff Schmidt (2019)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/a-brief-history-of-pickles-by-geoff-schmidt-2019/) - Before the humans built great nations. Before the sea filled with crustaceans. At the beginning of earth’s rotation Pickles ruled creation. The cucumbers had it made in the shade, hoarding all the pickle juice for themselves while the rest of the fruits and veggies were left to rot. That is, until a rebellious pepper started a revolution to take the brine and
- [The Legend of Pesto: La Leggenda del Pesto by Lucia Sincich (2025)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/the-legend-of-pesto-la-leggenda-del-pesto-by-lucia-sincich-2025/) - The Legend of Pesto / La Leggenda del Pesto takes young readers on a journey to the hills and harbors of Liguria, where sailors, a humble monk, and a handful of fresh ingredients come together to inspire the birth of a beloved Italian treasure.
- [Pickles: A Global History by Jan Davison (2018)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/pickles-a-global-history-by-jan-davison-2018/) - Explore the cultural and gastronomic importance of pickles from the earliest civilizations’ brine-makers to twenty-first-century dilettantes of dill. Join Davison and discover the art of pickling as mastered by the ancient Chinese; find out why Korean astronaut Yi So-yeon took pickled cabbage into space in 2008; learn how the Japanese pickle the deadly puffer fish; and
- [For the Love of Cucumbers by Victoria King (2025)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/for-the-love-of-cucumbers-by-victoria-king-2025/) - A simple snack becomes a moment of discovery in -For the Love of Cucumbers—a tender rhyming journey told through the eyes of a curious toddler. When Mommy offers a slice of something green and mysterious, taste becomes wonder, and crunch turns into pure delight.
- [Louisiana Crawfish: A Succulent History of the Cajun Crustacean by Sam Irwin (2014)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/louisiana-crawfish-a-succulent-history-of-the-cajun-crustacean-by-sam-irwin-2014/) - The hunt for red crawfish is the thing, the raison d'etre, of Acadian spring. Introduced to Louisiana by the swamp dwellers of the Atchafalaya Basin, the crawfish is a regional favorite that has spurred a $210 million industry. Whole families work at the same fisheries, and annual crawfish festivals dominate the social calendar. More importantly, no matter
- [How to Peel a Crawfish by Brittney Cannon (2025)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/how-to-peel-a-crawfish-by-brittney-cannon-2025/) - Gage is pumped for the big crawfish boil at Nanan’s house—but there’s one tiny problem… he’s never peeled a crawfish before! And his cousin T-Bougre won’t let him hear the end of it. Determined to learn, Gage turns to his family for help. But all he keeps hearing is the same ol’ phrase: “Pinch ‘em, peel ‘em, eat ‘em!” What does that even mean?! From Pops
- [Gift of the Unicorn: The Story of Lue Gim Gong, Florida's Citrus Wizard  by Virginia Aronson (2018)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/gift-of-the-unicorn-the-story-of-lue-gim-gong-floridas-citrus-wizard-by-virginia-aronson-2018/) - The story of Florida's citrus wizard, an immigrant boy from China who became a brilliant man who blessed the world with his horticultural gift. Lue developed world-famous species of citrus, including a super-hardy sweet orange and a perfumed grapefruit the size of a soccer ball. He faced illness, lost love, business failure, and heart-breaking prejudice, but Lue's genius
- [Citrus: A World History by David Mabberley (2024)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/citrus-a-world-history-by-david-mabberley-2024/) - Citrus traces the history of today's global superfood from its cultivation in the ancient world from just a handful of original wild species, via Arab trade routes, the noble collectors of medieval Europe, imperial conquerors on the high seas, and merchants betting on the highest-value fruit crop ever known.
- [Cabbage: A Global History by Meg Muckenhoupt (2018)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/cabbage-a-global-history-by-meg-muckenhoupt-2018/) - We can’t live without cabbage, but we don’t want to stand downwind of it, and in this lively book, Meg Muckenhoupt traces this culinary paradox. From senators’ speeches in ancient Rome to South Korean astronauts’ luggage, she explores the cultural and chemical basis for cabbage’s smelly reputation and enduring popularity. Filled with fascinating facts and recipes for everything from French cabbage soup
- [Broccoli and Desire: Global Connections and Maya Struggles in Postwar Guatemala by Edward Fischer and Peter Benson (2006)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/broccoli-and-desire-global-connections-and-maya-struggles-in-postwar-guatemala-by-edward-fischer-and-peter-benson-2006/) - For affluent Americans, broccoli fits into everyday concerns about eating right, being healthy, staying in shape, and valuing natural foods. For Maya farmers, this new export crop provides an opportunity to make a little extra money in difficult, often risky circumstances. Unbeknownst to each other, the American consumer and the Maya farmer are bound together in webs
- [SEE & EAT Cauliflower: Helping your little ones to know and love their vegetables by Carmel Houston-Price, Bethany Chapman, Katrina Dulay  (2023)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/see-eat-cauliflower-helping-your-little-ones-to-know-and-love-their-vegetables-by-carmel-houston-price-bethany-chapman-katrina-dulay-2023/) - Looking at and learning about cauliflower is an easy, fun and effective way to make cauliflower a food your child enjoys!
- [How Does Cauliflower Stay White? by Sophia Mae (2025)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/how-does-cauliflower-stay-white-by-sophia-mae-2025/) - Have you ever wondered why cauliflower stays so white and crunchy? Or how its leafy armor protects it from the sun? From tiny seeds to snowy white crowns, this garden STEM story takes kids step by step through the science and magic behind one of nature’s coolest vegetables!
- [Where Does Broccoli Come From? A Book of Vegetables  by Arielle Dani Lebovitz (2018)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/where-does-broccoli-come-from-a-book-of-vegetables-by-arielle-dani-lebovitz-2018/) - Put your Food Explorer hats on and join our funny veggie characters in search of delicious.
- [Broccoli! It's My Favorite Vegetable by Donna Guary (2022)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/broccoli-its-my-favorite-vegetable-by-donna-guary-2022/) - Eat all of your vegetables! How many times did you hear that growing up? How often have you said that to your little ones? You won't have to tell Henley to eat all of her vegetables, especially if it's broccoli. She loves it and can eat it every day!
- [The Bear in the Blueberry by Linda Buckley (2022)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/the-bear-in-the-blueberry-by-linda-buckley-2022/) - The Bear in the Blueberry" is delightful children's book with beautiful water color illustrations shows the circle of life.
- [Pick, Pull, Snap!: Where Once a Flower Bloomed by Lola M. Schaefer (2003)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/pick-pull-snap-where-once-a-flower-bloomed-by-lola-m-schaefer-2003/) - This lovely picture book describes in simple terms the process by which plants flower, create seeds, and bear fruit, and shows the various stages in stunning, life-sized detail on lush, tri-fold pages.
- [How Carrots Won the Trojan War: Curious (but True) Stories of Common Vegetables by Rebecca Rupp (2011)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/how-carrots-won-the-trojan-war-curious-but-true-stories-of-common-vegetables-by-rebecca-rupp-2011/) - Discover why Roman gladiators were massaged with onion juice before battle, how celery contributed to Casanova’s conquests, how peas almost poisoned General Washington, and why some seventeenth-century turnips were considered degenerate. Rebecca Rupp tells the strange and fascinating history of 23 of the world’s most popular vegetables.
- [Nebraska Sweet Beets: A History of Sugar Valley by Lawrence Gibbs (2020)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/nebraska-sweet-beets-a-history-of-sugar-valley-by-lawrence-gibbs-2020/) - Sugar beets are as tenaciously rooted in Nebraska's history as they are in its soil, especially in a seventy-mile stretch of the North Platte Valley that extended into eastern Wyoming. From neglected beet dumps and abandoned rail spurs to silos ready for future harvests, explore Sugar Valley's heritage
- [A Field Guide to Cows: How to Identify and Appreciate America's 52 Breeds by John Pukite (1998)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/a-field-guide-to-cows-how-to-identify-and-appreciate-americas-52-breeds-by-john-pukite-1998/) - Get to know America's fifty-two breeds of cattle. Every entry in this entertaining yet completely usable book features an illustration that highlights each breed's most easily identifiable traits, such as coloration pattern and body shape.
- [Beef Stew  by Catherine Siracusa (1990)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/beef-stew-by-catherine-siracusa-1990/) - Nicky's mom is making so much stew that he is allowed to bring a friend home for supper. But his best friend Alec can't come, and Carla won't come--she hates beef stew. So Nicky begins a funny, frantic quest for someone to share his favorite dish
- [Cows!: A My Incredible World Picture Book for Children by My Incredible World and Hope Aicher (2018)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/cows-a-my-incredible-world-picture-book-for-children-by-my-incredible-world-and-hope-aicher-2018/) - You and your children will have a moo-velous time as you explore the incredible world of COWS! From dairy cows to bulls, and hairy cows to big-horned cows, you'll discover a treasure trove of amazing facts about these farm favorites and be amazed at how beautiful and unique they can be
- [Little Book of Fungi by Christina Sicoli, Caitlin Renee Steuer, and Chunky Deli](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/little-book-of-fungi/) - Little Book of Fungi is a rhythmic short story about where and how safe to eat mushrooms grow. Take newborns, infants, toddlers, and young children through playful illustrations and rhymes about these beloved organic fresh foods.
- [Spice Rainbow by Caitlin Renee Steuer, Christina Sicoli, and Chunky Deli (2024)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/spice-rainbow/) - Spice Rainbow is a rhythmic, short and delicious book exploring 13 different spices. Take infants, toddlers, and young children through a charming introduction to fine flavors with mid-century modern vintage illustrations and bold sight words.
- [Eat Your Colors by Amanda Miller (2016)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/eat-your-colors/) - Fun, colorful photos introduce little ones to the basics of good nutrition.
- [Gourmet Rainbow by Christina Sicoli, Caitlin Renee Steuer, and BlueMilk Studio Inc. (2023)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/gourmet-rainbow/) - Go beyond typical baby food and toddler snacks like sweet potatoes by exploring out-of-the-ordinary fruit, vegetables, and meats. A tomato or simple lemons come alive with each rhyme, making Gourmet Rainbow one of the baby essentials when it comes to newborn toys or infant toys.
- [Oh, Carrots! by Mariajo Ilustrajo (2025)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/oh-carrots/) - Mr Rabbit lives alone, and do you know what? He likes it! He enjoys peaceful moments spent reading, drinking cups of tea, and gardening – but sometimes it can get a little too quiet . . . Luckily, Spring has arrived, and that means Mr Rabbit can plant his favourite vegetable – carrots! With some love,
- [National Ag in the Classroom: Potatoes- More than Fries](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/national-ag-in-the-classroom-potatoes-more-than-fries/) - Students investigate potato varieties, explore potato plants, determine how potatoes grow, and make a potato recipe.
- [LSU AgCenter: It’s spud season in Louisiana](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/lsu-agcenter-its-spud-season-in-louisiana/) - Are you ready for spud season? If you want to grow your own potatoes, dig into this article written by LSU AgCenter Horticulturist Heather Kirk-Ballard
- [Geo History: How the Potato Conquered the World](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/geo-history-how-the-potato-conquered-the-world/) - In this video, let's explore the complete history of the potato — from its origins in the Andes, to today after it has conquered the world!
- [LSU AgCenter: Planting Potatoes in Louisiana (1:49)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/lsu-agcenter-planting-potatoes-in-louisiana-149/) - Learn the ins and outs of planting potatoes in Louisiana
- [Great Big Story: The Farmer Growing 400 Different Kinds of Potatoes (2:55)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/great-big-story-the-farmer-growing-400-different-kinds-of-potatoes-255/) - Consider the humble potato. Many of us take the starchy tuber for granted. But not Julio Hancco Mamani. That’s because deep in the Andes mountains, in the Cusco region of Peru, this “Potato King” is continuing a family legacy by cultivating more than 400 native varieties of the crop. But he’s not just growing them
- [TED-Ed: History through the eyes of the potato (3:46)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/ted-ed-history-through-the-eyes-of-the-potato-346/) - Baked or fried, boiled or roasted, as chips or fries; at some point in your life, you’ve probably eaten a potato. But potatoes have played a much more significant role in our history than just that of the dietary staple we have come to know and love today. Leo Bear-McGuinness shares how without the potato,
- [We Grew Potatoes 7 Different Ways, Here's What Happened (16:37)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/we-grew-potatoes-7-different-ways-heres-what-happened-1637/) - Is there a best way to plant potatoes? Join Epic Gardening as they test seven different potato planting techniques!
- [Potato Growing Underground Time Lapse - 92 Days (1:05)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/potato-growing-underground-time-lapse-92-days-105/) - See how a seed potato grows and transforms over 3 months
- [Native Potatoes of Peru: Catalogue of Varieties and Culinary Uses by Rene Gomez](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/native-potatoes-of-peru-catalogue-of-varieties-and-culinary-uses-by-rene-gomez/) - The potato is today one of the world's most important food crops. It is a good example of how agro-ecological factors and efficient labor can produce a notable product. This native Andean Tuber is a source of food and tradition to the people of the High Andes and a gift of incalculable value to gastronomy
- [The Potato People by Pamela Allen (2005)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/the-potato-people-by-pamela-allen-2005/) - One day Grandma and Jack make two people out of potatoes. When Jack moves away, Grandma misses him and the potato people wither. She buries them in the garden and a huge potato plant grows. When Jack returns to see it, it has died, but underneath it they discover hundreds of new potatoes.
- [Potato (Life Cycles) by Kirsty Holmes (2021)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/potato-life-cycles-by-kirsty-holmes-2021/) - Explore the interesting life cycle of the potato
- [Potato: A History of the Propitious Esculent by John Reader](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/potato-a-history-of-the-propitious-esculent-by-john-reader/) - The long journey of the potato, from Incan gardens in the Andes thousands of years ago to a NASA manned rocket destined for Mars in the twenty-first century
- [Black Potatoes: The Story of the Great Irish Famine, 1845-1850 by Susan Campbell Bartoletti (2005)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/black-potatoes-the-story-of-the-great-irish-famine-1845-1850-by-susan-campbell-bartoletti-2005/) - In 1845, a disaster struck Ireland. Overnight, a mysterious blight attacked the potato crops, turning the potatoes black and destroying the only real food of nearly six million people. Over the next five years, the blight attacked again and again. These years are known today as the Great Irish Famine, a time when one million
- [The Greatest Potatoes by Penelope Stowell (2005)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/the-greatest-potatoes-by-penelope-stowell-2005/) - Feast your eyes on the world's most delectable disaster! George Crum is the very best fry cook at Cary Moon's Lake Lodge Restaurant. When Cornelius Vanderbilt, the richest and most rancorous man in America, returns from France, everyone panics. Vanderbilt has been known to shut down restaurants that aren't up to his culinary standards. But
- [From the Farm to the Table Potatoes by Kathy Coatney (2017)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/from-the-farm-to-the-table-potatoes-by-kathy-coatney-2017/) - Did you know French fries come from potatoes? Children see through photographs and easy-to-read text how potatoes are grown from planting to processing.
- [Potato: A Tale from the Great Depression by Kate Lied (1997)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/potato-a-tale-from-the-great-depression-by-kate-lied-1997/) - During the "Great Depression," a family seeking work finds employment for two weeks digging potatoes in Idaho
- [Potatoes, Papaw, and Me by Carol June Franks (2023)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/potatoes-papaw-and-me-by-carol-june-franks-2023/) - Potatoes, Papaw, and Me is a nostalgic tale of a little girl helping her grandfather harvest potatoes. Written in verse, the rhythm and vivid vocabulary make each page a fun, upbeat read while leading the reader through lively snapshots from the garden, to the well, to the table, to relaxing when the work is done.
- [Junius G. Groves and His Kingdom in Kansas by Tonya Bolden (2018)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/junius-g-groves-and-his-kingdom-in-kansas-by-tonya-bolden-2018/) - Junius G. Groves came from humble beginnings in the Bluegrass State. Born in Kentucky into slavery, freedom came when he was still a young man and he intended to make a name for himself. Along with thousands of other African Americans who migrated from the South, Junius walked west and stopped in Kansas. Working for
- [T is For Tater Tot: An ABC Adventure Through the World of Potatoes by Makenzie Baird (July 2024)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/t-is-for-tater-tot-an-abc-adventure-through-the-world-of-potatoes-by-makenzie-baird-july-2024/) - Discover the wonderful world of potatoes with "T is for Tater Tot," an enchanting ABC book that will captivate young readers and potato enthusiasts alike! This delightful book takes children on an alphabetical adventure, introducing them to the many varieties, uses, and fun facts about potatoes, from "A is for Au Gratin" to "Z is
- [TED-Ed: Amazing Ways Plants Defend Themselves](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/ted-ed-amazing-ways-plants-defend-themselves/) - Plants are constantly under attack. They face threats ranging from microscopic fungi and small herbivores like caterpillars, up to large herbivores like elephants. But plants are prepared with a whole series of internal and external defenses that make them a less appealing meal — or even a deadly one. Valentin Hammoudi explains some of the
- [Growing Cucumbers from Seed to Fruit (4:12)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/growing-cucumbers-from-seed-to-fruits-time-lapse/) - An 80-day time-lapse journey of cucumber growing from seeds to vines, flowers, and fruits within a small container/indoor pot.
- [Purple Carrots or Orange: Who’s the Daddy? (1:08)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/purple-carrots-or-orange-whos-the-daddy/) - Short video on the origin of the different colors of carrots.
- [True Food TV: Purple Carrots or Orange: Who’s the Daddy? (1:08)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/true-food-tv-purple-carrots-or-orange-whos-the-daddy-2/) - Short video on the origin of the different-colored carrots.
- [Education.com: Salinity and Hatching Brine Shrimp Eggs](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/salinity-and-hatching-brine-shrimp-eggs/) - In this lesson, students will examine how water salinity impacts the hatching and development of brine shrimp. Students will determine what other environmental conditions could change the development of brine shrimp. Salinity and Hatching Brine Shrimp Eggs Lab Page
- [NSTA: How do Shrimp Live in a Closed System?](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/how-do-shrimp-live-in-a-closed-system/) - In this lesson, students will determine how matter and energy move throughout an ecosystem. Students will create food webs to represent these energy transfers and create an argument about how shrimp obtain the energy they need to survive.
- [Foodspan: Seafood- Wild and Farmed](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/seafood-wild-and-farmed/) - In this lesson, students will discuss different ways that aquatic animals, including shrimp, are harvested and farmed. The lesson will investigate some of the impacts of seafood production on the ecosystem and human consumption. Lastly, students will create ideas on how to make fishing practices more sustainable.
- [Making a Big Splash with Louisiana Fishes by Prosanta Chakrabarty, Sophie Warny, and Valerie Derouen (2014)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/making-a-big-splash-with-louisiana-fishes/) - The Making a Big Splash with Louisiana Fishes features 10 kid’s activities, a short fiction story, and a guide to Louisiana’s common fishes.
- [American Chemical Society: A Color Changing Liquid](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/american-chemical-society-a-color-changing-liquid/) - Many kinds of berries and flowers contain a natural food colorant called anthocyanin. Watch as blueberry juice changes colors when mixed with different substances, and learn about the chemistry behind it! This lesson can easily be done as a demo or mini-experiment with students.
- [New Hampshire Harvest of the Month: Sweet Potatoes](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/new-hampshire-harvest-of-the-month-sweet-potatoes/) - Harvest lesson plans for K-4 classrooms that cover a variety of topics and include classroom connections.
- [New Hampshire HOM: Sweet Potatoes](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/new-hampshire-hom-sweet-potatoes/) - This set of sweet potato-focused activities can be used with a wide variety of learners.
- [Florida Harvest of the Month: Bell Pepper](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/florida-harvest-of-the-month-bell-pepper-3-5-packet/) - A variety of bell pepper lessons and activities. Language Arts: Pepper Preferences Math: Pepper Production Science: Bell Pepper Parts Social Studies: Bell Pepper Routes
- [Hollis and Nancys Homestead: How to Grow Radishes (14:20)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/hollis-and-nancys-homestead-how-to-grow-radishes/) - Learn how to grow radishes at home in this complete growing tutorial
- [Growing Baby Eggplant Time Lapse (2:07)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/growing-eggplant-from-seed/) - This video shows an eggplant plant growing from seed to producing fruit over 87 days.
- [Beyond the Bag: How to Make Homemade Mint Tea (5:08)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/beyond-the-bag-how-to-make-homemade-mint-tea-508/) - Learn how to go from fresh live mint to a tasty homemade tea.
- [National Ag in the Classroom: A “Sour” Subject](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/national-ag-in-the-classroom-a-sour-subject/) - In this lesson, students will learn about the growth and production of citrus fruits. They will participate in two activities in which they use the skills of observation and mathematical computation to compare and contrast grapefruits and lemons. A Sour Subject PDF
- [National Ag in the Classroom: A Seedy Fruit Challenge](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/national-ag-in-the-classroom-a-seedy-fruit-challenge/) - This activity teaches students to identify different types of fruits and categorize them into two main groups based on whether they are dry or fleshy. Students will follow a worksheet and complete a lab assignment in which they dissect various fruits. A Seedy Fruit Challenge Lab Worksheets
- [Harvest for Healthy Kids: Cabbage](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/harvest-for-healthy-kids-cabbage-2/) - Activities for cabbage include lessons centered around circle time, meal time, and activity time along with fast and fun activities. Each kit includes an activity plan, family recipe, teacher bites, and a parent newsletter and picture cards available in both English and Spanish. Cabbage Activity Plan Cabbage Family Recipe Cabbage Parent Newsletter
- [Harvest for Healthy Kids: Cabbage](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/harvest-for-healthy-kids-cabbage/) - Activities for cabbage include lessons centered around circle time, meal time, and activity time along with fast and fun activities. Each kit includes an activity plan, family recipe, teacher bites, and a parent newsletter and picture cards available in both English and Spanish. Cabbage Activity Plan Cabbage Family Recipe Cabbage Parent Newsletter
- [National Agricultural Literacy Outcomes](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/national-agricultural-literacy-outcomes/) - Benchmarks related to agricultural literacy and academic achievement
- [National Agricultural Literacy Outcomes](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/national-agricultural-literacy-outcomes-2/) - Benchmarks related to agricultural literacy and academic achievement
- [National Agricultural Literacy Outcomes](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/national-agricultural-literacy-outcomes-4/) - Benchmarks related to agricultural literacy and academic achievement
- [National Agricultural Literacy Outcomes](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/national-agricultural-literacy-outcomes-3/) - Benchmarks related to agricultural literacy and academic achievement
- [Louisiana Harvest of the Month Compendium of Activities](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/louisiana-harvest-of-the-month-compendium-of-activities/) - This collection of lessons, books, and videos connected to Louisiana Student Standards was designed to teach your students about Harvest of the Month items.
- [Louisiana Harvest of the Month Compendium of Activities](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/louisiana-harvest-of-the-month-compendium-of-activities-2/) - This collection of lessons, books, and videos connected to Louisiana Student Standards was designed to teach your students about Harvest of the Month items.
- [Harvest for Healthy Kids: Tomatoes](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/harvest-for-healthy-kids-tomatoes/) - Activity plans for tomatoes include lessons centered around circle time, meal time, and activity time along with fast and fun activities. Each kit includes an activity plan, family recipe, teacher bites, and a parent newsletter and picture cards available in both English and Spanish. Tomato Activity Plan Tomato Family Recipe Tomato Parent
- [Harvest for Healthy Kids: Tomatoes](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/harvest-for-healthy-kids-tomatoes-2/) - Activity plans for tomatoes include lessons centered around circle time, meal time, and activity time along with fast and fun activities. Each kit includes an activity plan, family recipe, teacher bites, and a parent newsletter and picture cards available in both English and Spanish. Tomato Activity Plan Tomato Family Recipe Tomato Parent
- [Vermont’s Harvest of the Month: Tomato](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/vermonts-harvest-of-the-month-tomato/) - Eight activities for K-4 that include a taste test as well as measurement, classification, and map skills focused on tomatoes.
- [Harvest for Healthy Kids: Berries](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/harvest-for-healthy-kids-berries-2/) - Activity plans for berries include lessons centered around circle time, meal time, and activity time along with fast and fun activities. Each kit includes an activity plan, family recipe, teacher bites, and a parent newsletter and picture cards available in both English and Spanish. Berries Activity Plan Berries Family Recipe Berries Parent Newsletter - English
- [I Heard It from Alice Zucchini: Poems About the Garden (2006) by Juanita Havill](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/i-heard-it-from-alice-zucchini-poems-about-the-garden-2006-by-juanita-havill/) - From the still chill of a winter night to the ra-ta-ta, ra-ta-ta, ra-ta-ta-too of a lively vegetable stew, these twenty whimsical poems celebrate the joys of a garden from start to finish. A tour de force of imagination, I Heard It from Alice Zucchini invites you to join in the Pea Pod Chant, wander through the Rhubarb Forest,
- [Harvest for Healthy Kids: Melon](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/harvest-for-healthy-kids-melon/) - Activity plans for melon include lessons centered around circle time, meal time, and activity time along with fast and fun activities. Each kit includes an activity plan, family recipe, teacher bites, and a parent newsletter and picture cards available in both English and Spanish. Melon Activity Plan Melon Family Recipe Melon Parent
- [Florida Harvest of the Month: Bell Pepper](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/florida-harvest-of-the-month-bell-pepper-k-2-packet/) - A variety of bell pepper lessons and activities. Language Arts: Pepper Poem Math: Pepper Patterns Science: Parts of a Pepper Social Studies: Bell Pepper Harvest
- [Florida Harvest of the Month: Mushroom Classroom Guide](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/florida-harvest-of-the-month-mushroom-classroom-guide/) - Multiple pdf classroom guides for grades K-8 found at this website
- [Florida Harvest of the Month: Lettuce Classroom Guide](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/florida-harvest-of-the-month-lettuce-classroom-guide/) - A variety of lettuce lessons and activities focused on math, science, language arts, and social studies. Lettuce Find the Lettuce: Students will create a “wanted” poster to find the missing lettuce (Language Arts) Salad on MyPlate: Students will identify their favorite salad ingredients and complete a MyPlate food group calculation (Math) Lettuce Grow: Students will
- [Harvest for Healthy Kids: Beets and Carrots](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/harvest-for-healthy-kids-carrots-and-beets/) - Activity plans for beets and carrots include lessons centered around circle time, meal time, and activity time along with fast and fun activities. Each kit includes an activity plan, family recipe, teacher bites, and a parent newsletter and picture cards available in both English and Spanish. Beets Activity Plan Beets Family Recipe Beets Parent Newsletter
- [Harvest for Healthy Kids: Cauliflower](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/harvest-for-healthy-kids-cauliflower/) - Activities for cauliflower include lessons centered around circle time, meal time, and activity time along with fast and fun activities. Each kit includes an activity plan, family recipe, teacher bites, and a parent newsletter and picture cards available in both English and Spanish. Cauliflower Activity Plan Cauliflower Family Recipe Cauliflower Parent Newsletter - English Cauliflower
- [National Agriculture in the Classroom: Eating Plants](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/national-agriculture-in-the-classroom-eat-em-up/) - In this lesson, students will review the plant parts that they eat, including roots, stems, flowers, leaves, fruit, and seeds. Students will choose a favorite fruit or vegetable to feature in a healthy recipe and prepare it with their families.
- [California Ag in the Classroom - Learn About Ag: Prolific Pollinators](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/california-ag-in-the-classroom-learn-about-ag-prolific-pollinators/) - This full-color PDF teaches students about pollinators, including pollinators that pollinate blueberry flowers.
- [Carlos and the Squash Plant by Jan Stevens (1993)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/carlos-and-the-squash-plant-by-jan-stevens-1993/) - Carlos’s mother warns Carlos to take a bath each evening after a long day of gardening. See what happens day after day as Carlos refuses to wash the dirt from his body, specifically from inside his ears. Printed in both English and Spanish, this story offers an inside look at Hispanic heritage. Reading level: Elementary.
- [The Donkey Egg by Janey Stevens (2019)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/the-donkey-egg-by-janey-stevens-2019/) - Bear would rather sleep all day than work on his farm, and Fox knows just the kind of help he needs—a donkey! When Fox tricks Bear into buying a donkey egg, Bear can't wait for it to hatch so he can meet his new friend. But donkeys don't come from eggs! And when the "egg"
- [Cucumber Soup by Vickie Krudwig (1998)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/cucumber-soup-by-vickie-krudwig-1998/) - A big cucumber falls onto an ant mound. Together the ants and their friends work together to lift the cucumber. As each insect is introduced in the story, true facts are given on the opposite page. Numbers 1-10 are also used throughout the text. Reading level: Pre-K to 2.
- [Florida Harvest of the Month: Lettuce Classroom Guide](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/florida-harvest-of-the-month-lettuce-classroom-guide-2/) - A variety of lettuce lessons and activities focused on math, science, language arts, and social studies. Awesome Adjectives: Students will identify adjectives and the nouns they describe (Language Arts) Line Plots: Students will create a line plot and fill in the part-to-whole ratios (Math) Note: Parts of this lesson may be more appropriate for Grade
- [Pre-K Pages: Sprouting Sweet Potatoes](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/pre-k-pages-sprouting-sweet-potatoes/) - Directions on how to sprout sweet potatoes.
- [Schoolyard Gardens: Write Your Name with Vegetables](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/schoolyard-gardens-write-your-name-with-vegetables/) - In the book, Mrs. Peanuckle's Vegetable Alphabet, go through each letter of the alphabet and learn about the different vegetables that start with each letter. Write your first name and draw vegetables that start with the letters in your name!
- [Iowa Farm to School & Early Care: Root Crops](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/iowa-farm-to-school-early-care-root-crops/) - Lead students through an exciting review of the four major parts of plants and brainstorm examples of each part we might find on our dinner plates with this food system lesson.
- [Seeds to Success: Lettuce Explore](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/seeds-to-success-lettuce-explore/) - In this lesson, students are invited to explore different varieties of lettuce by using their five senses.
- [Water, Weed and Wait by Edith Hope Fine and Angela Halpin (2010)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/water-weed-and-wait-by-edith-hope-fine-and-angela-halpin-2010/) - When Miss Marigold challenges the kids at Pepper Lane Elementary to turn an unpromising patch of their schoolyard into a garden full of fruits, flowers, and vegetables, they know they’ll need all the help they can get. Soon everyone in the community is lending a hand—including an unlikely neighbor with a soft spot for gardening—and
- [Our School Garden! by Rick Swann (2018)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/our-school-garden-by-rick-swann-2018/) - New city. New school. Michael is feeling all alone—until he discovers the school garden! There’s so many ways to learn, and so much work to do. Taste a leaf? Mmm, nice and tangy hot. Dig for bugs? “Roly-poly!” he yells. But the garden is much more than activities outdoors: making school garden stone soup, writing Found Poems and solving garden
- [Sleep Tight Farm: A Farm Prepares for Winter by Eugenie Doyle (2016)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/sleep-tight-farm-a-farm-prepares-for-winter-by-eugenie-doyle-2016/) - A captivating exploration of how a family gets a farm ready for the snow of winter, Sleep Tight Farm lyrically connects each growing season to the preparations at the very end of the farm year. This beautiful and informative book paints a fascinating picture of what winter means to the farm year and to the
- [Blue Corn Soup by Caroline Stutson (2017)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/blue-corn-soup-by-caroline-stutson-2017/) - As snow begins to fall in the canyon, Mouse knows just what will keep her warm–blue corn soup. As the soup starts simmering, her neighbors catch the scent and hope to share. There isn’t nearly enough blue corn soup for everyone, but Mouse has an idea that will keep them all toasty, their bellies full,
- [Fresh-Picked Poetry: A Day at the Farmers' Market by Michelle Schaub (2020)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/fresh-picked-poetry-a-day-at-the-farmers-market-by-michelle-schaub-2020/) - It’s market day. Hooray, hooray! This collection of poems takes young readers to a day at an urban farmers’ market. Who to see, what to eat, and how produce is grown–it’s all so exciting, fresh, and delicious. Readers are invited to peruse the stands and inspect vendors’ wares with poems like “Farmer Greg’s Free-Range
- [Seed School: Growing Up Amazing by Joan Holub (2018)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/seed-school-growing-up-amazing-by-joan-holub-2018/) - Welcome to the wondrous world of seeds! Just like people, seeds come in all shapes and sizes. In Seed School by Joan Holub, you’ll meet the charming cast of characters who–with the help of soil, water, and sunshine–grow into vibrant fruits, vegetables, and flowers. While some of the seeds friends seem to sprout and
- [Right This Very Minute: A Table-to-Farm Book About Food and Farming by Lisl H. Detlefsen (2021)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/right-this-very-minute-a-table-to-farm-book-about-food-and-farming-by-lisl-h-detlefsen-2021/) - What’s that you say? You’re hungry? Right this very minute? Then you need a farmer. You have the stories of so many right here on your table! This delicious celebration of food and farming is sure to inspire readers of all ages to learn more about where their food comes from – right this very
- [We Are the Gardeners by Joanna Gaines (2019)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/we-are-the-gardeners-by-joanna-gaines-2019/) - Joanna Gaines and the kids chronicle the adventures of starting their own family garden. From their failed endeavors, obstacles to overcome (bunnies that eat everything), and all of the knowledge they gain along the way, the Gaines family shares how they learned to grow a happy, successful garden.
- [One Little Lot: The 1-2-3s of an Urban Garden by Diane C. Mullen (2025)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/one-little-lot-the-1-2-3s-of-an-urban-garden-by-diane-c-mullen-2025/) - Count all the ways (one to ten) an urban community unites to clean up an abandoned lot. From building planter boxes to pulling weeds to planting seeds, everyone works together to transform the lot into a bountiful vegetable garden. As the garden grows, strangers become friends, eventually sharing in a special feast with the harvest
- [Let's Pop, Pop, Popcorn! by Cynthia Schumerth (2021)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/lets-pop-pop-popcorn-by-cynthia-schumerth-2021/) - Told through exuberant rhyme, a group of children shows the step-by-step process of how America’s favorite snack comes about. Beginning with the planting of seeds, the cycle moves through the caretaking of the plant (watering and weeding), all the way to its harvest. Finally, it’s time to shuck, then pop the kernels, and enjoy the
- [Rooftop Garden by Danna Smith (2022)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/rooftop-garden-by-danna-smith/) - A group of city friends work diligently together to grow herbs and vegetables in a rooftop garden. Set to a foot-tappin’ original tune, this rhythmic, rhyming story will have kids singing enthusiastically about the six stages of plant growth. The story concludes with a summer harvest and feast that celebrates the gardeners’ commitment.”
- [The Pie That Molly Grew by Sue Heavenrigh (2023)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/the-pie-that-molly-grew-by-sue-heavenrigh-2023/) - With the planting of a single seed, the journey of bringing a pumpkin to harvest comes to life for young readers. Under Molly’s watchful eye and care, each stage of growth–from the seed to the sprout to the leaves to the final fruit on the vine–is showcased. And at the end, Molly’s lovely pumpkin is
- [Every Little Seed by Cynthia Schumerth (2023)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/every-little-seed-by-cynthia-schumerth-2023/) - Grandpa told Mom, and Mom told me: The secret of a plant lives in every little seed. Seeds are truly amazing! Did you know that every seed, no matter how small (microscopic) or large (weighing up to 14 pounds), contains everything it needs to one day grow into a plant? Three generations of a gardening
- [The Soil in Jackie's Garden by Peggy Thomas (2024)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/the-soil-in-jackies-garden-by-peggy-thomas-2024/) - Join Jackie and her garden friends in this charming picture book as they discover the wonders of gardening, soil secrets, and the magic of composting. Jackie and her garden friends embrace the joys of planting a garden, nurturing and harvesting their own food, and recycling scraps to compost, ensuring that the magical cycle of growth
- [From Eye to Potato by Ellen Weiss (2007)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/from-eye-to-potato/) - Discvoer how a potato grows. Scholastic News Nonfiction Readers: How Things Grow series gives the youngest reader (Ages 6-7) an introduction to plant life cycle. Each book includes chapters that help readers identify key details while the photographs, and other text features encourage students to make connections on their own.
- [Potatoes (What's for Lunch?) by Claire Llewellyn (2003)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/potatoes-whats-for-lunch/) - This series meets National Curriculum Standard Life Science Social Production, Distribution, & Consumption
- [From Tomato to Ketchup by Roberta Basel (2005)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/from-tomato-to-ketchup/) - Explains how ketchup is made, showing the steps from when the tomato plants are harvested to the bottling station in the factory.
- [Tomatoes by Elaine Landau (2000)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/tomatoes/) - Examines the history, cultivation, and uses of tomatoes
- [Oklahoma Ag in the Classroom: The Nightshades](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/oklahoma-ag-in-the-classroom-the-nightshades/) - Students will learn about foods we eat from the nightshade family and participate in activities related to the nightshades, including spelling, creative writing, scientific experiments with tomatoes and potatoes, math activities using potatoes, visual art activities with potatoes and tomatoes, map reading activities and practice reading a chart about the hotness of peppers.
- [Crawley the Crawfish and the Big Bayou Speech by Erin Allen](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/crawley-the-crawfish-and-the-big-bayou-speech-by-erin-allen/) - rawley the Crawfish and the Big Bayou Speech is set in the heart of a lush bayou. A young John Paul meets Crawley, a colorful crawfish who teaches him confidence through public speaking and storytelling. As John Paul grows into a fearless speaker, he carries Crawley's lessons with him, inspiring his classmates with tales of
- [Crawfish Stew by Jeani B Moniotte](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/crawfish-stew-by-jeani-b-moniotte/) - "I might've just been passin' through, but I'll never pass by crawfish stew!" The animals along the bayou are enjoying a quiet afternoon - until they are surprised by a whiff of a tempting smell! Unable to resist, one by one they follow their noses to a bowl of crawfish stew on the the bank
- [Clovis Crawfish and His Friends by Mary Alice Fontenot](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/clovis-crawfish-and-his-friends-by-mary-alice-fontenot/) - Friendship is the underlying subject as the beauty and dangers of bayou life are depicted in this first story in the landmark Clovis Crawfish series. This commemorative edition features an introduction by the author's daughter and archival material from the beloved series.
- [The Legend of the Louisiana Great Grandaddy Crawdaddy - Lone Survivor by Charles C Martin](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/the-legend-of-the-louisiana-great-grandaddy-crawdaddy-lone-survivor-by-charles-c-martin/) - A favorite Louisiana children's book. In this story about a crawfish taken from his home in South Louisiana, the great grandaddy crawdaddy battles boats, dogs, pool robots, and boiling pots. Throughout his journey he never gives up and becomes a local legend. This book is dedicated to the strong kids who made it through The
- [Crawfish Boil Bash by Lauren J Mire](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/crawfish-boil-bash-by-lauren-j-mire/) - Discover the world of Louisiana bayous in this charming short story about a family of gators, their friendly neighbors, and their crawfish boil tradition. This celebration of Cajun culture is a must-read for anyone who loves food and tradition! Great for ages 2 to 8!
- [Louisiana "Seasons" by Rebecca Ventre](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/louisiana-seasons-by-rebecca-ventre/) - We all know Louisiana doesn't follow the rules of typical seasons, BUT the humidity and heat don't stop us from having fun! There are SO many things that make Louisiana unique. Louisiana "Seasons" captures our weather and some of the features that make our state special. The vibrant pictures make this story come to life!
- [Moby Pincher's Place](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/moby-pinchers-place/) - A former educator, Dee Scallan has always been passionate about knowledge and strives to inspire a love of learning in children across the state. Through her tales of Moby Pincher, illustrated by one of her students when he was 8 years old, Dee teaches children about the geography and science of Louisiana. She encourages children
- [Louisiana Harvest of the Month Video Series: Citrus](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/louisiana-harvest-of-the-month-video-series-citrus/) - This month's Louisiana Harvest of The Month is a juicy sweet fruit high in vitamin C and enjoyed any time of the day. It's citrus! Let's unpeel this refreshing fruit, a crop that has been grown in Louisiana for over 300 years.
- [Orange Pear Apple Bear by Emily Gravett (2007)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/orange-pear-apple-bear-by-emily-gravett-2007/) - This book sweet illustrations but contains only five words: apple, pear, orange, bear--and there. Emily Gravett creates clever variations on this theme by rearranging the words--on one spread, a brown bear juggles an orange, apple, and pear; on another spread, there is an orange-colored apple and a pear-shaped bear. Simple and compelling, children will enjoy reading this book over
- [Strawberry by Jennifer Coldrey (1988)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/strawberry-by-jennifer-coldrey-1988/) - Photographs, drawings, and text on two levels of difficulty describe how the strawberry plant produces juicy strawberries and sends out runners to start new plants
- [How to Grow a Monster by Kiki Thorpe (2020)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/https-www-amazon-com-how-grow-monster-gardening-makers-dp-1635922771/) - Last year, Gabe's mom grew way too many zucchinis. This year, Gabe and his sister have a secret plan to take control of the garden. They have to stop the zucchini madness!
- [National Ag in the Classroom: The Soil Chain](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/national-ag-in-the-classroom-the-soil-chain/) - Students recognize their relationship to soil and model the connections between common objects and the soil.
- [National Ag in the Classroom: It's a Dirty Job](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/7682/) - In this lesson, students will create mini habitats to observe earthworm behavior and learn about the important role that earthworms play in decomposition and plant growth.
- [National Ag in the Classroom: Working Worms](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/national-ag-in-the-classroom-working-worms/) - Students observe how earthworms speed the decomposition of organic matter and identify how this adds nutrients to the soil that are important for plant growth by constructing worm habitats from milk jugs
- [National Ag in the Classroom: Vermicomposting](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/national-ag-in-the-classroom-vermicomposting-2/) - Students create a worm bin which will serve as a basis for investigations about ecosystems, life and nutrient cycles, and decomposition.
- [National Ag in the Classroom: Vermicomposting](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/national-ag-in-the-classroom-vermicomposting/) - Students create a worm bin which will serve as a basis for investigations about ecosystems, life and nutrient cycles, and decomposition
- [Oregon Harvest for Schools: Please Don’t “Turnip” Your Nose at Me](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/oregon-harvest-for-schools-please-dont-turnip-your-nose-at-me/) - Turnips are generally not considered a “common” food among American palates. To bring recognition to the turnip, and other lesser-known foods, students will develop an ad campaign celebrating the turnip or other uncommon vegetables.
- [Georgia Organics: Turnips Through Time Lesson Series](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/georgia-organics-turnips-through-time-lesson-series/) - In this three part lesson series, students are given the opportunities to explore turnips. From the "Turnip Winter" during World War I to the various ways turnips appear in folktales, these lessons give students a chance to explore how turnips have impacted society over time while also calling upon them to practice informative, narrative, and
- [Georgia Organics: Adjectives to Acrostics](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/georgia-organics-adjectives-to-acrostics/) - Explore and identify adjectives that can be used to describe turnips, then use that vocabulary to createa fun acrostic poem about turnips!
- [Georgia Organics: Measuring Turnips](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/georgia-organics-measuring-turnips/) - After reading The Turnip by Jan Brett, students will practice measuring and comparing the circumference lengths of different turnips.
- [Georgia Organics: What Would You Wonder & Finding the Facts](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/georgia-organics-what-would-you-wonder-finding-the-facts/) - Students practice asking and then answering questions about turnips from the perspective of different organisms such as a chef, scientist, artist, animal, plant, etc. This is a great way to get students to try and think outside of the box when writing informational paragraphs.
- [Georgia Organics: A Turnip of Two (Haiku!)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/georgia-organics-a-turnip-of-two-haiku/) - A playful lesson that blends the art of writing haiku poems with celebrating an often overlooked vegetable, Turnips!
- [Georgia Organics: Eat a Rainbow Lesson Set](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/georgia-organics-eat-a-rainbow-lesson-set/) - Through these seven short lessons, students will celebrate the diversity of colors found in food while learning about why "eating a rainbow" is a healthy choice for our bodies.
- [Berry Ink Painting](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/berry-ink-painting/) - Take a step back in time and allow students to create their own watercolor paints using berry juice! This lesson can be used to teach ratios as students mix water and different types of berry juice to create new colors!
- [South Dakota State University Extension: Cabbage](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/south-dakota-state-university-extension-cabbage/) - In this lesson, students get to explore the three different types of cabbage while enforcing MyPlate recommended healthy eating habits. Students then use that cabbage to practice their fine-motor skills through learning how to shred cabbage leaves and prepare a tasty snack.
- [Green Mountain Farm-to-School: Broccoli and Cauliflower Forest](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/broccoli-and-cauliflower-forest/) - Students will use cauliflower and broccoli to create a forest background—either with pre-printed broccoli/cauliflower coloring sheets or cut pieces of broccoli/cauliflower serving as stamps. Students can then collaboratively predict what types of plants and animals will live in their forest, adding those organisms to their forest mural.
- [SDSU Extension: Vote for Broccoli](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/vote-for-broccoli/) - Students will explore different ways broccoli is commonly prepared. Students will then discuss and vote on their favorite ways to eat broccoli. This lesson is a great way for students to share cultural differences and compare how their families prepare and consume broccoli.
- [Harvest for Healthy Kids: Investigating Florets](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/investigating-florets/) - Using two to three different varieties of cauliflower (white, orange, purple, or green), students will explore similarities and differences between cauliflower varieties. Students will use scientific inquiry skills to predict, observe, describe, and compare the amount of florets each head of cauliflower contains. Cauliflower Pictures
- [Harvest for Healthy Kids: Berries- Fresh, Frozen, Dried, and Jam](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/berries-fresh-frozen-dried-and-jam/) - Students will explore four different forms of berries: frozen, fresh, dried, and jam. Students will use their senses to compare and contrast the different ways to preserve and prepare berries.
- [Arizona Department of Education: Blueberry Nutrition Education Toolkit](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/arizona-department-of-education-blueberry-nutrition-education-toolkit/) - Students will learn about blueberries as members of the fruit food group. Teachers can select from a variety of activities to help students explore this tasty fruit! Blueberry Handout Blueberry Powerpoint
- [Growing Minds: Berry Parfaits](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/growing-minds-berry-parfaits/) - Children will learn about different types of fresh berries and practice their listening skills to follow instructions and make their own individual snack.
- [Louisiana Farm to ECE: Berries](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/louisiana-farm-to-ece-berries/) - The Louisiana Farm to ECE Activities Guide was created by the New Orleans Food Policy Action Council as a tool to assist early care educators in facilitating seasonally appropriate and culturally relevant exploration of fruits and vegetable for children, specifically our youngest learners between the ages 0-5 yr old. Included in this berries module: 4
- [Harvest for Healthy Kids: Colorful Beets, Inside and Out](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/colorful-beets-inside-and-out/) - In this sensory exploration lesson, children will use their senses and scientific inquiry skills to predict, observe, describe and compare beets. Beet Images
- [Harvest for Healthy Kids: Rainbow Crunch Salad](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/rainbow-crunch-salad/) - By creating a rainbow crunch salad, students will learn various ways that beets and carrots can be eaten. This lesson provides an opportunity for students to practice motor skills and coordination by preparing and combining ingredients to create a tasty treat.
- [Harvest for Healthy Kids: Carrots from Top to Bottom](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/carrots-from-top-to-bottom/) - In this sensory exploration lesson, children will use their sense of touch, taste, smell, and sight to compare the “tops” and “bottoms” of different carrot varieties. Carrot Pictures
- [Green Mountain Farm to School: Carrots](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/carrots/) - In this lesson students will develop an understanding of carrot anatomy and variety. Students can then prepare a dish using carrots or develop an artistic representation of the carrot anatomy that they have learned. (p. 27-29) Carrot Pictures
- [Seeds to Success: Cutting Carrots](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/seeds-to-success-cutting-carrots/) - This Montessori-style lesson allows children the chance to explore preparing, cutting, and serving carrots.
- [Louisiana Farm to ECE: Carrots](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/louisiana-farm-to-ece-carrots/) - The Louisiana Farm to ECE Activities Guide was created by the New Orleans Food Policy Action Council as a tool to assist early care educators in facilitating seasonally appropriate and culturally relevant exploration of fruits and vegetable for children, specifically our youngest learners between the ages 0-5 yr old. Included in this carrots module: 4
- [Georgia Organics: Creating and Comparing Food Labels](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/georgia-organics-creating-and-comparing-food-labels/) - This lesson will challenge students to use their knowledge of food labels to identify strengths and weaknesses of different foods to determine the best option for kids.
- [Georgia Organics: Juneteenth and Okra's Legend](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/georgia-organics-juneteenth-and-okras-legend/) - This lesson will challenge students to view the southern diet and the factors that shaped it as they explore Juneteenth and its important cultural relevance in today's society. SchoolTube Video on Juneteenth History of Juneteenth "Okra the Best Substitute for Coffee" Okra: How it Got to the United States, How to Grow it and
- [Georgia Organics: The Superfood Okra](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/georgia-organics-the-superfood-okra/) - This lesson will challenge students to make healthier eating choices by using okra instead of other things.
- [Georgia Organics: Very Best Variety](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/georgia-organics-very-best-variety/) - Centered in the importance of biodiversity, this three-lesson exploration has students practice their persuasive writing skills to advocate for which variety of okra they'd like to see grown in their school garden.
- [Georgia Organics: Going into Gumbo](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/georgia-organics-going-into-gumbo/) - Everyone seems to love gumbo, but do you know how gumbo came to be? Students will read two accounts of how gumbo came to the Americas and decide which story, based on textual evidence, is most probable. Then, take a deep dive into the ingredients of this dish and decide which plant parts you're eating
- [Georgia Organics: Drawing Diagrams](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/georgia-organics-drawing-diagrams/) - In this 4 lesson series, students are invited to estimate, and then monitor and track the growth of okra plants over the course of a growing season, including their stems, leaves, flowers, and okra seed pods. Those measurements are then used to design and draw scale models of the okra plants.
- [Georgia Organics: What Do You Wonder?](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/georgia-organics-what-do-you-wonder/) - In this 5 mini-lesson set, students become scientists to predict and explore characteristics about okra plant parts.
- [The Kiboomers: Five Little Pumpkins Halloween Song (1:56)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/the-kiboomers-five-little-pumpkins-halloween-song-156/) - It's time to learn and sing with The Kiboomers! This funny counting song is perfect to play during a circle time activity for the fall or autumn season theme unit. This pumpkin song also introduces young learners to the simple concept of counting from 1 to 5. Enjoy!
- [Georgia Organics: Playing with Plant Parts](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/georgia-organics-playing-with-plant-parts/) - What are the parts of a plant, which parts do we eat, and why? In this lesson, students learn about the different types of plant parts people eat and work together to determine which part of the plant some of our favorite fruits and vegetables represent. Students can then debate if okra, a fruit,
- [Georgia Organics: In a Pickle Lesson Set](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/georgia-organics-in-a-pickle-lesson-set/) - Students use their working knowledge of ratios to create tasty, perfectly pickled okra!
- [Georgia Organics: As Tall as My Teacher](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/georgia-organics-as-tall-as-my-teacher/) - A great set of estimating and measuring in the garden lessons! Students estimate and then measure okra plants.
- [Shamima's Workshop: Okra Stamping](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/shamimas-workshop-okra-stamping/) - Okra is a funny shaped vegetable – often called Lady Finger. Okra stamping activity is perfect flower printing idea. I think children will love this stamping/printing activity as it allows them to do something in a completely free fashion.
- [Edible Schoolyard NOLA: The Story of Okra](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/edible-schoolyard-nola-the-story-of-okra/) - In this lesson, students can build empathy and respect for a seared okra recipe they will cook and eat in class by studying the cultural history of okra, learning how the crop was brought to the United States and the effect it has had on the food culture of their city. KWL Chart
- [Teach This Poem: "“In Praise of Okra” by January Gill O'Neil](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/teach-this-poem-in-praise-of-okra-by-january-gill-oneil-2/) - This poetry analysis lesson is designed to help your students use their noticing skills to move through the poem and develop their thinking about its meaning with confidence, using what they’ve noticed as evidence for their interpretations.
- [Teach This Poem: "In Praise of Okra" by January Gill O'Neil](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/teach-this-poem-in-praise-of-okra-by-january-gill-oneil/) - This poetry analysis lesson is designed to help your students use their noticing skills to move through the poem and develop their thinking about its meaning with confidence, using what they’ve noticed as evidence for their interpretations.
- [Georgia Organics: Okra Art Activities](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/georgia-organics-okra-art-activities/) - Here are some fun art projects that you can do with okra! Learn how to use okra to make stamps, wreaths, ornaments, and even SLIME!
- [Georgia Organics: Getting to Know Okra!](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/georgia-organics-getting-to-know-okra/) - This colorful handout invites you to learn all about okra. From okra plants parts to what okra is called around the world, there's something for everyone to learn here.
- [Yaje's Garden: Discover 10 INTERESTING, TASTY & Easy to Grow Okra Varieties to Try  (5:47)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/yajes-garden-discover-10-interesting-tasty-easy-to-grow-okra-varieties-to-try-547/) - Quit growing boring okra! Discover 10 varieties you can easily grow in your backyard garden.
- [MIgardener: How to Grow Okra - Complete Growing Guide (3:52)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/migardener-how-to-grow-okra-complete-growing-guide-352/) - Everything you need to know about growing okra in a (very) quick video!
- [S&K Greenhouse: How to Grow Okra In Raised Beds or Containers (8:04)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/sk-greenhouse-how-to-grow-okra-in-raised-beds-or-containers-804/) - If you are new to gardening growing okra can seem like a daunting task. However, it is really one of the easier crops to grow in your garden once you learn the few things they require. S&K Greenhouse takes the time to document all the steps to growing okra from seed to harvest so that
- [eLapse: Okra Plant Growing Time Lapse - Seed to Pod (2:14)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/elapse-okra-plant-growing-time-lapse-seed-to-pod-214/) - Time-lapse of planting an okra from a seed to harvest-able pods.
- [National Museums Liverpool: Geri Augusto -The Importance of Okra to Enslaved People (4:55)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/national-museums-liverpool-geri-augusto-the-importance-of-okra-to-enslaved-people-455/) - Geri Augusto explains how enslaved people used plants such as okra and traditional African dishes to survive life on plantations in the Americas during the time of the transatlantic slave trade.
- [NOURISH: Gumbo 101 with Chef Leah Chase (8:24)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/nourish-gumbo-101-with-chef-leah-chase-824/) - What goes into an authentic Louisiana Gumbo? In restaurants, kitchens and cookbooks all over America, you find menu items masquerading as Louisiana Gumbo. So, how do you know it’s the real thing? The iconic Queen of Creole Cuisine, New Orleans Chef Leah Chase has the scoop on gumbo. Watch this episode to make sure your
- [Food Unwrapped: Why does Okra get so SLIMY when cooked? (5:18)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/food-unwrapped-why-does-okra-get-so-slimy-when-cooked-518/) - Matt investigates why Okra gets so slimy when cooked and if there is any way to stop this from happening!
- [The Tale of The Magic Okra Seeds: How Gumbo Came From Africa by Kaye Washington (2007)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/the-tale-of-the-magic-okra-seeds-how-gumbo-came-from-africa-by-kaye-washington-2007/) - A young father takes a break from tending the family garden with his son to tell the boy a story. In relating a tale brushed with a stroke of family lore, the father takes the two of them back centuries-to the West Coast of Africa-to a captured boy's Transatlantic journey on a slave ship with
- [Fruits and Vegetables (Read & Spot) by Joli Hannah (2024)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/fruits-and-vegetables-read-spot-by-joli-hannah-2024/) - In this charming story, Bella takes her friend Sam on a tour of her family’s farm, where they learn all about growing fruits and vegetables. Through their journey, readers will be introduced to various crops and how they are grown, as well as the different animals that share the farm. Along the way, the book
- [Suma & Oko and the Stupendous Pot of Okra Soup by Madeline Wilson-Ojo (2021)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/suma-oko-and-the-stupendous-pot-of-okra-soup-by-madeline-wilson-ojo-2021/) - Join Suma, Oko and the rest of the family as they begin their first of many adventures to Auntie Edem’s store to pick up a few ingredients, and then back home to cook a stupendous pot of okra soup - with Mum and Dad’s help of course!
- [Growing Up Gullah in the Lowcountry by Jo a Olsvig (2020)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/growing-up-gullah-in-the-lowcountry-by-jo-a-olsvig-2020/) - This is a bright, colorful and informative children's book about the Gullah culture derived from West African slave descendants. It is a book that may be used to explain differing cultures and black history. The author acquaints the reader with heirs' property, the parcels of land many of the Gullah live on in the Lowcountry
- [Okra Stew: A Gullah Geechee Family Celebration by Natalie Daise (2023)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/okra-stew-a-gullah-geechee-family-celebration-by-natalie-daise-2023/) - Papa has something special planned for tonight’s family dinner―and Bobo can’t wait! Excited to learn how to make okra stew like his ancestors, Bobo helps Papa pick veggies from the garden, catch shrimp from the creek, rain down rice in the pot, simmer the stew, and even make a tasty side of cornbread. When the
- [The Whole Okra: A Seed to Stem Celebration by Chris Smith (2019)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/the-whole-okra-a-seed-to-stem-celebration-by-chris-smith-2019/) - Chris Smith’s first encounter with okra was of the worst kind: slimy fried okra at a greasy-spoon diner. Despite that dismal introduction, Smith developed a fascination with okra, and as he researched the plant and began to experiment with it in his own kitchen, he discovered an amazing range of delicious ways to cook and
- [Mrs. Peanuckle's Vegetable Alphabet by Mrs. Peanuckle (2017)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/7422/) - Mrs. Peanuckle’s Vegetable Alphabet introduces babies and toddlers to a colorful variety of vegetables, from asparagus to zucchini. Perfect to read aloud, this vegetable buffet will delight children and parents alike with its yummy vegetable facts and vibrant illustrations.
- [Keepunumuk: Weeâchumun's Thanksgiving Story by Danielle Greendeer (2022)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/keepunumuk-weeachumuns-thanksgiving-story-by-danielle-greendeer-2022/) - In this Wampanoag story told in a Native tradition, two kids from the Mashpee Wampanoag tribe learn the story of Weeâchumun (corn) and the first Thanksgiving. The Thanksgiving story that most Americans know celebrates the Pilgrims. But without members of the Wampanoag tribe who already lived on the land, the Pilgrims would never have made
- [Harvest Days: Giving Thanks Around the World by Kate DePalma (2022)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/harvest-days-giving-thanks-around-the-world-by-kate-depalma-2022/) - People as far back as anyone's known have gathered to give thanks for food we have grown. Celebrate harvest festivals from 12 cultures around the globe! Immerse young readers in some of the most ancient traditions in the world from rice harvests in India to friendly food fights with tomatoes in Spain. This book showcases
- [Massachusetts Farm to School: Food Justice & the Coalition of Immokalee Workers](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/massachusetts-farm-to-school-food-justice-the-coalition-of-immokalee-workers/) - What is a sustainable food system? What are the experiences of farmworkers? How can we know if foods are grown safely and fairly? In this lesson, students will closely analyze an image, understand the experiences of tomato farmworkers, and describe strategies used by farmworkers to create a more just and sustainable food system.
- [National Ag in the Classroom: The Columbian Exchange of Old and New World Foods](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/national-ag-in-the-classroom-the-columbian-exchange-of-old-and-new-world-foods-3/) - Students will explore New World and Old World food origins to understand how the Columbian Exchange altered people’s lives worldwide. This is an activity focused on the origins of foods, including many favorites among Louisiana gardeners. After students learn about the origins of foods, they develop a research report on a chosen food.
- [National Ag in the Classroom: The Columbian Exchange of Old and New World Foods](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/national-ag-in-the-classroom-the-columbian-exchange-of-old-and-new-world-foods-2/) - Students will explore New World and Old World food origins to understand how the Columbian Exchange altered people’s lives worldwide. This is an activity focused on the origins of foods, including many favorites among Louisiana gardeners. After students learn about the origins of foods, they develop a research report on a chosen food.
- [National Ag in the Classroom: The Columbian Exchange of Old and New World Foods](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/national-ag-in-the-classroom-the-columbian-exchange-of-old-and-new-world-foods/) - Students will explore New World and Old World food origins to understand how the Columbian Exchange altered people’s lives worldwide. This is an activity focused on the origins of foods, including the tomato. After students learn about the origins of foods, they develop a research report on a chosen food. The Columbian Exchange of
- [Kids Gardening: My Seed Packet](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/kids-gardening-my-seed-packet/) - Social-emotional learning and garden education combine with this simple activity that asks kids to create an informational seed packet about their preferences and needs. This lesson can be used with students of all ages and can be done throughout the year!
- [There's No Such Thing as Vegetables by Kyle Lukoff (2024)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/theres-no-such-thing-as-vegetables-by-kyle-lukoff-2024/) - Chester plans to have a salad for lunch, but in order to do that, he'll need vegetables. So, off he goes to the community garden, except he quickly learns that he won't be dressing a salad anytime soon. Instead, the vegetables start dressing him down. According to them, "vegetables" don't exist!
- [Ag in the Classroom: Fungi Multiplication](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/ag-in-the-classroom-fungi-multiplication/) - Learn about edible mushroom cultivation and how one mushroom multiplies into many more! Create a spore print, and explore ecology concepts by experimenting with mold and yeast growth and researching species of fungi.
- [How Does it Grow?: Mushroom (3:49)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/mushroom-how-does-it-grow-349/) - Get to know mushrooms -- the mysterious food that suffers from a case of mistaken identity.
- [Cascade Mycological Society: Mushroom Activity Sheets](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/cascade-mycological-society-mushroom-activity-sheets/) - The front side of this Activity Sheet is a graphic of the Parts and Features of a Mushroom with the challenge to match the provided words (parts and features) to the picture. The backside or second sheet is a Word Search of 16 Mushroom Types and a challenge to match the Mushroom Types to pictured
- [Mushrooms Know: Wisdom From Our Friends the Fungi by Kallie George (2024)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/mushrooms-know-wisdom-from-our-friends-the-fungi-by-kallie-george-2024/) - Mushrooms always wear their thinking caps. They know so many things. This vibrant and informative book shares the fascinating lessons that fungi can teach us: that small can be mighty, being unique is a reason to celebrate—and staying connected is key
- [Nature Stories:Little Mushroom by Willow Green (2024)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/nature-storieslittle-mushroom-by-willow-green-2024/) - Have you ever wondered how little mushrooms grow in the forest? Embark on an awe-inspiring adventure as Nature Stories: Little Mushroom unravels the mysteries of mycelium. With vibrant illustrations that come alive with every turn of the page, this book provides an enthralling introduction to the fascinating life cycle of a mushroom.
- [Pickles by Aril Hilland (2020)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/pickles-by-aril-hilland-2020/) - If Pickles could talk, what would they say? Meet Dill, a pickle with BIG dreams. This coming-of-age picture book show how anyone can follow their dreams no matter who (or what) they are.
- [Good Eats: Alton Brown Makes Homemade Dill Pickles (4:55)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/good-eats-alton-brown-makes-homemade-dill-pickels-455/) - Learn how to make your own pickles at home and never look back!
- [Can't Nobody Make a Sweet Potato Pie Like Our Mama! by Rose McGee (2023)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/cant-nobody-make-a-sweet-potato-pie-like-our-mama-by-rose-mcgee-2023/) - Marie and Landon bicker about many things, but on one topic they agree: their grandmother, "Mama," makes the best sweet potato pies. Those pies are so tasty, and their grandmother is so good at so many things. The twins sometimes wonder: Does Mama have superpowers?
- [One Little Bean by Cecil Kim (2015)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/one-little-bean-by-cecil-kim-2015/) - This beautifully illustrated storybook depicts the life cycle of a bean plant. Children can learn the various stages and elements involved in the growth and reproduction of plants.
- [One Bean by Anne Rockwell (1999)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/one-bean-by-anne-rockwell-1999/) - What happens when you plant just one little bean? A fundamental childhood experiment charmingly unfolds in this first science book about planting and observation
- [Green Bean! Green Bean! by Patricia Thomas (2016)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/green-bean-green-bean-by-patricia-thomas-2016/) - Plant it ― water it ― weed it ― protect it ― and under the blossoms is the perfect shady nook to read a book! Pretty soon it's time to pick all those long, lean beans, and to harvest a full season of garden knowledge and experience.
- [LMNO Peas by Keith Baker (2010)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/lmno-peas-by-keith-baker-2010/) - Get ready to roll through the alphabet with a jaunty cast of busy little peas. Featuring a range of zippy characters from Acrobat Peas to Zoologist Peas, this delightful picture book highlights a variety of interests, hobbies, and careers—each one themed to a letter of the alphabet—and gives a wonderful sense of the colorful world
- [The Runaway Pea by Kjartan Poskitt (2021)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/the-runaway-pea-by-kjartan-poskitt-2021/) - It’s time for dinner, but one pesky pea has decided to roll himself off the plate in search of a party! The rogue pea shoots, flings, and bounces across the kitchen as he embarks on his perilous adventure. But will he find the fun he is looking for, or is the kitchen a scarier place
- [Anansi and the Talking Melon by Eric A. Kimmel (1994)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/anansi-and-the-talking-melon-by-eric-a-kimmel-1994/) - When Anansi the Spider gets stuck in a melon, he decides to pass his time by doing what he's best at—tricking the other animals around him. When his melon begins talking, Elephant is so impressed he decides to take it to show the king. But Anansi can't resist the opportunity to make jokes at
- [Down by the Bay (Raffi Songs to Read) by Nadine Bernard Westcott (1988)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/down-by-the-bay-raffi-songs-to-read-by-nadine-bernard-westcott-1988/) - Raffi's hilarious version of the classic song about strange events that happen down by the bay, where the watermelons grow...
- [Cucumbers are Delicious by Rhythm Johnson (2021)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/cucumbers-are-delicious-by-rhythm-johnson-2021/) - Rhythm and her grandmother enjoy gardening. They grow delicious cucumbers together. While educating you on her adventures in the garden, she also introduces you to her unlikely friend.
- [Pickle Things by Marc Brown (2016)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/pickle-things-by-marc-brown-2016/) - Have you ever seen a pickle... ? Marc Brown, bestselling author and illustrator ponders the many ways you might not encounter a pickle.
- [Curious George The Perfect Carrot by H.A. Rey (2010)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/curious-george-the-perfect-carrot-by-h-a-rey-2010/) - With the help of the man with the yellow hat, Curious George plants and grows carrots in a little garden plot of his own. When his carrots are finally ready to be pulled from the ground, George decides that his prize carrot is too perfect to eat. But when George stumbles upon his friend Bill's
- [Bunny Built by Michael Slack (2018)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/bunny-built-by-michael-slack-2018/) - LaRue was very handy. His toolbox had everything and industrious bunny could ever need. Everything, that is, except carrots. But then LaRue stumbles onto a special seed. With proper tending, this seed quickly grows into an ENORMOUS CARROT! What's a bunny to do with so much carrot? In a stroke of construction genius (and generosity),
- [The Little Mouse, the Red Ripe Strawberry, and the Big Hungry Bear by Don and Audrey Wood (1987)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/the-little-mouse-the-red-ripe-strawberry-and-the-big-hungry-bear-by-don-and-audrey-wood-1987/) - The lesson in the Woods' book is designed to introduce predicting as a reading strategy to primary students. Reading level: K-2.
- [Blueberry Moose by Nancy Panko (2021)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/blueberry-moose-by-nancy-panko-2021/) - It's a beautiful summer day in the state of Maine and when Jaxson looks out his window at his tree fort, he expects to see a chickadee, a deer, a bear, or maybe even an American eagle, but what he does see gives him a big, blue shock!
- [Clara Caterpillar by Pamela Duncan Edwards (2001)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/clara-caterpillar-by-pamela-duncan-edwards-2001/) - A carefree cabbage caterpillar named Clara, who becomes a common cream-colored butterfly, can′t possibly compete with a catty, conceited caterpillar named Catisha, who becomes a captivating crimson-colored butterfly. Or can she?
- [Yumbo Gumbo by Keila V. Dawson (2024)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/yumbo-gumbo-by-keila-v-dawson-2024/) - Annabelle's grandparents are finally going to teach her how to cook gumbo! But the family can't agree on what type of gumbo to make. They vote for their favorite, but the vote results in a tie. Now what? A playful exploration of data and social-emotional reasoning, featuring Louisiana Creole characters and a glossary of Louisiana
- [Green is a Chile Pepper: A Book of Colors by Roseanne Greenfield Thong (2014)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/green-is-a-chili-pepper-a-book-of-colors-by-roseanne-greenfield-thong-2014/) - Featured objects are Latino in origin, and all are universal in appeal. With rich, boisterous illustrations, fun-to-read rhyming text, and an informative glossary, this playful concept book will reinforce the colors found in every child’s day! Reading level: Elementary.
- [Business Insider: Why Louisiana's $1.3 Billion Shrimp Industry Could Go Extinct  (25:22)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/business-insider-why-louisianas-1-3-billion-shrimp-industry-could-go-extinct-2522/) - Louisiana catches about 70 million tons of shrimp, but it's not enough to meet America's surging demand. Cheap imports make up 90% of what the US consumes, and most of it is farmed in countries like India using controversial tactics. Dock prices in Louisiana have fallen to compete. It's left US shrimpers with a perfect
- [Louisiana Farm to ECE: Sweet Potatoes](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/louisiana-farm-to-ece-sweet-potatoes/) - The Louisiana Farm to ECE Activities Guide was created by the New Orleans Food Policy Action Council as a tool to assist early care educators in facilitating seasonally appropriate and culturally relevant exploration of fruits and vegetable for children, specifically our youngest learners between the ages 0-5 yr old. Included in this sweet potato module:
- [Mushroom Rain by Laura Zimmermann (2022)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/mushroom-rain-by-laura-zimmermann-2022/) - What can smell like bubble gum, glow neon green at night, be poisonous and yet still eaten by humans, and even help create rain? The answer is mushrooms! From their hidden networks underground to the fruiting body above, mushrooms can do incredible things. But don't call them plants--mushrooms are fungi. They're more closely related to
- [Meet the Mushrooms! by Sonali Fry (2024)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/meet-the-mushrooms-by-sonali-fry-2024/) - Meet the mushrooms and join them in the forest for a busy day of dancing, playing, and exploring—the more mushrooms, the merrier! With a gentle, rhyming text and adorable illustrations, this book is perfect for young mushroom enthusiasts.
- [Funky Fungi by Alisha Gabriel and Sue Heavenrich (2022)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/funky-fungi-by-alisha-gabriel-and-sue-heavenrich-2022/) - Fungi are everywhere! They live in the coldest corner of Antarctica and on hot, sandy desert dunes. They're in the air you breathe and the food you eat. But fungi are more than pizza toppings. They form partnerships with plants and help us clean up our planet through bioremediation. Some fungi eat our crops; others
- [Louisiana Farm to ECE: Peas and Beans](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/louisiana-farm-to-ece-peas-and-beans/) - The Louisiana Farm to ECE Activities Guide was created by the New Orleans Food Policy Action Council as a tool to assist early care educators in facilitating seasonally appropriate and culturally relevant exploration of fruits and vegetable for children, specifically our youngest learners between the ages 0-5 yr old. Included in this peas and beans
- [Louisiana Farm to ECE: Squash](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/louisiana-farm-to-ece-squash/) - The Louisiana Farm to ECE Activities Guide was created by the New Orleans Food Policy Action Council as a tool to assist early care educators in facilitating seasonally appropriate and culturally relevant exploration of fruits and vegetable for children, specifically our youngest learners between the ages 0-5 yr old. Included in this squash module: 4
- [Louisiana Farm to ECE: Tomatoes](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/louisiana-farm-to-ece-tomatoes/) - The Louisiana Farm to ECE Activities Guide was created by the New Orleans Food Policy Action Council as a tool to assist early care educators in facilitating seasonally appropriate and culturally relevant exploration of fruits and vegetable for children, specifically our youngest learners between the ages 0-5 yr old. Included in this tomatoes module: 4
- [Louisiana Farm to ECE: Melons](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/louisiana-farm-to-ece-melons/) - The Louisiana Farm to ECE Activities Guide was created by the New Orleans Food Policy Action Council as a tool to assist early care educators in facilitating seasonally appropriate and culturally relevant exploration of fruits and vegetable for children, specifically our youngest learners between the ages 0-5 yr old. Included in this melons module: 4
- [Louisiana Farm to ECE: Greens](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/louisiana-farm-to-ece-greens/) - The Louisiana Farm to ECE Activities Guide was created by the New Orleans Food Policy Action Council as a tool to assist early care educators in facilitating seasonally appropriate and culturally relevant exploration of fruits and vegetable for children, specifically our youngest learners between the ages 0-5 yr old. Included in this Greens module: 4
- [Louisiana Farm to ECE: Bell Peppers](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/louisiana-farm-to-ece-bell-peppers/) - The Louisiana Farm to ECE Activities Guide was created by the New Orleans Food Policy Action Council as a tool to assist early care educators in facilitating seasonally appropriate and culturally relevant exploration of fruits and vegetable for children, specifically our youngest learners between the ages 0-5 yr old. Included in this bell pepper module:
- [The Giant Carrot by Allan Manham (2011)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/giant-carrot-by-allan-manham-2011/) - When brilliant gardener Jack tries to pull up a giant carrot he gets more than he bargained for, but luckily all his friends are on hand to help. Join in the fun in this deliciously bright and quirky twist on a favorite story.
- [City Beet by Tziporah Cohen (2023)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/city-beet-by-tziporah-cohen-2023/) - When a notice for a community potluck is posted, Victoria and her neighbor Mrs. Kosta decide to bring a beet salad as their contribution. But first they need to grow this special vegetable for their dish. They plant the seeds in their garden plot, and throughout the summer they water, fertilize, weed, and mulch. And
- [The Enormous Turnip by Katie Daynes (2014)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/the-enormous-turnip-by-katie-daynes-2014/) - A cumulative tale about a farmer who needs the help of his wife, son, dog, cat, and bird to pull an enormous turnip out of the ground.
- [The Gigantic Turnip by Aleksei Tolstoy (2005)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/the-gigantic-turnip-by-aleksei-tolstoy-2005/) - How many people (and animals!) will it take to pull up the massive turnip from the garden? A humorous retelling of the well-loved Russian tale, this cumulative counting tale celebrates cooperation, teamwork and the joys of gardening.
- [National Ag in the Classroom: Dig ‘Em Up (Beets and Carrots)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/national-ag-in-the-classroom-dig-em-up-beets-and-carrots/) - In this lesson students will investigate the functions of roots, recognize the difference between a tap and fibrous root system, and identify the roots of some plants as edible. Dig 'Em Up Lesson Dig 'Em Up Observation Sheet Root Identification Activity Sheet Roots T-Chart
- [Monterey Recreation: Dancing Rice Experiment](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/monterey-recreation-dancing-rice-experiment/) - Baking soda and vinegar reactions are a mainstay of many pantries, but did you know they can even make rice dance? Dust off your favorite moves and get ready to dance with this fun DIY science experiment.
- [Seeds to Success: Herbed Playdough](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/seeds-to-success-herbed-playdough/) - Engage your students in a magical hands-on experience where students make their own scented playdough using different culinary herbs. This lesson provides many opportunities to practice measurement, counting, and fine motor skills.
- [Team Nutrition: Serving Up MyPlate Level 3](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/team-nutrition-serving-up-myplate-level-3/) - Serving Up MyPlate is a collection of classroom materials that helps elementary school teachers integrate nutrition education into math, science, English language arts, and health. This yummy curriculum introduces the importance of eating from all five food groups using the MyPlate icon and a variety of hands–on activities. Students also learn the importance of physical activity to staying
- [Team Nutrition: Serving Up MyPlate Level 1](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/team-nutrition-serving-up-myplate/) - Serving Up MyPlate is a collection of classroom materials that helps elementary school teachers integrate nutrition education into math, science, English language arts, and health. This yummy curriculum introduces the importance of eating from all five food groups using the MyPlate icon and a variety of hands–on activities. Students also learn the importance of physical activity to staying
- [Team Nutrition: Serving Up MyPlate Level 2](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/team-nutrition-serving-up-myplate-2/) - Serving Up MyPlate is a collection of classroom materials that helps elementary school teachers integrate nutrition education into math, science, English language arts, and health. This yummy curriculum introduces the importance of eating from all five food groups using the MyPlate icon and a variety of hands–on activities. Students also learn the importance of physical activity to staying
- [Team Nutrition: Discover MyPlate Emergent Reader Series](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/team-nutrition-discover-myplate/) - Discover MyPlate includes seven emergent readers featuring kindergarten-level sight words that help children build literacy skills while learning about the five food groups and MyPlate. Where Food Comes From Fruits Vegetables Protein Foods Grains Dairy A MyPlate Meal
- [The Two Bite Club by Team Nutrition (2012)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/the-two-bite-club-by-team-nutrition-2012/) - This educational storybook, available in English and in Spanish, was developed to introduce MyPlate to young children. Parents or caregivers read the book to children and encourage them to try foods from each food group by eating just two bites, just like the characters in the story. The back of the book contains a MyPlate
- [Growing Minds: Pumpkin Exploration](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/growing-minds-pumpkin-exploration/) - Through a creative exploration of pumpkins, students gain a new understanding of this vegetable and all of its diverse uses. Students use a pumpkin seed activity to practice counting.
- [Growing Minds: Tomato Salsa](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/growing-minds-tomato-salsa/) - Students will learn how to make fresh salsa with local ingredients.
- [Growing Minds: Garden Plot Crackers](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/growing-minds-garden-plot-crackers/) - Making their own snack, children will prepare, design, and make a "garden plot" using various local produce.
- [Growing Minds: Vegetable Castles](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/growing-minds-vegetable-castles/) - Children become comfortable with tasting new foods as they learn about and how to to identify different types of local fruits and vegetables.
- [Scarlette Beane by Karen Wallace (2000)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/scarlette-beane-by-karen-wallace-2000/) - Having been born with a bright red face and green fingertips, her parents know that there is something unique about their daughter, Scarlette, and so aren't too surprised when magical things start to happen in their vegetable garden.
- [Oliver's Fruit Salad by Vivian French (1998)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/olivers-fruit-salad-by-vivian-french/) - Oliver is off to stay with Grandpa, who grows his own vegetables. But Oliver doesn't eat vegetables—only chips. How will Grandpa persuade him into a week of healthy eating?
- [Growing Minds: Garden Color Hunt](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/growing-minds-garden-color-hunt/) - Children explore the garden through close observation. They begin to recognize different hues and tones of colors by looking closely at plants, soil, and garden surroundings.
- [Planting a Rainbow by Lois Ehlert (2003)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/planting-a-rainbow-by-lois-ehlert-2003/) - It’s spring, and time to plant all the colors of the rainbow!
- [Water, Weed, and Wait by Edith Hope Fine and Angela Halpin (2010)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/water-weed-and-wait-by-by-edith-hope-fine-and-angela-halpin-2010/) - When Miss Marigold challenges the kids at Pepper Lane Elementary to turn an unpromising patch of their schoolyard into a garden full of fruits, flowers, and vegetables, they know they'll need all the help they can get. Soon everyone in the community is lending a hand—including an unlikely neighbor with a soft spot for gardening—and
- [Growing Minds: Weeding the Garden](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/growing-minds-weeding-the-garden/) - Children will recall information about plants and add to their understanding of what plants need to grow. In the garden, children will use pictures (or sample plants) and follow instructions to identify weeds and pull them. Children will work in teams to sort, count, and classify their weeds.
- [The Curious Garden by Peter Brown (2009)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/the-curious-garden-by-peter-brown-2009/) - The story of one boy’s dream, and how one person’s efforts can change the world! This story is based on the High Line railroad in New York City, which has been converted into a city park.
- [Growing Minds: Watering the Garden](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/growing-minds-watering-the-garden/) - Students will learn that plants need water just like people and animals need water. They will explore the difference between dry and wet soil, and how plants in gardens get the water they need.
- [Growing Minds: What Plants Need](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/growing-minds-what-plants-need/) - Invited children into an outdoor garden space to listen and learn about what plants need to survive. Through story telling and dance, students will explain how plants live and grow!
- [The Seed Song by Judy Saksie (1995)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/the-seed-song-by-judy-saksie-1995/) - A simple song about seeds illustrated with beautiful cut paper images.
- [Eating the Alphabet by Lois Ehlert (1996)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/eating-the-alphabet-by-lois-ehlert-1996/) - While teaching upper- and lowercase letters to preschoolers, Ehlert introduces fruits and vegetables from around the world.
- [Growing Minds: Fruit & Veggie Alphabet Border](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/growing-minds-fruit-veggie-alphabet-border/) - Children gain knowledge and interest in new fruits and vegetables as they read Eating the Alphabet by Lois Ehlert Students learn to identify new fruits and vegetables as they work together to create an alphabet border for their classroom.
- [Sip, Slurp, Soup, Soup, Caldo, Caldo, Caldo  by Diane Gonzales Bertrand (2008)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/sip-slurp-soup-soup-caldo-caldo-caldo-by-diane-gonzales-bertrand-2008/) - On rainy Sunday mornings when Mamá pulls out her tall, dark soup pot with tiny white spots, we know it will be a caldo day. The kids know they are in for a special treat when Mamá begins preparing her delicious beef vegetable soup!
- [Growing Minds: Cooking Play](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/growing-minds-cooking-play/) - Children learn about a variety of cooking tools including plastic knives, measuring spoons and cups, whisks and mixing spoons. Through a fun, dynamic learning environment children explore how to use the tools successfully.
- [Insects Are My Life by Megan Mcdonald (1997)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/insects-are-my-life-by-megan-mcdonald-1997/) - Amanda Frankenstein's enthusiasm for insects annoys family and friends and definitely sets her apart, until she meets a girl named Maggie, who is crazy for reptiles
- [Growing Minds: Insects in the Garden](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/growing-minds-insects-in-the-garden/) - Introduce students to insects and other bugs they will find in the garden, their characteristics, and how they affect plants. Teach students to observe (rather than harm) living things in the garden and natural environment.
- [Potato Joe by Keith Baker (2008)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/potato-joe-by-keith-baker-2008/) - This fresh adaptation of the classic "One Potato, Two Potato" nursery rhyme is a counting adventure and rollicking good time rolled into one. Spunky leader Potato Joe and his nine spuds pals count up to ten and back down again, all while playing games and meeting up with other garden friends.
- [Growing Minds: Roots and Shoots](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/growing-minds-roots-and-shoots/) - In this lesson, students explore where different vegetables grow in a garden and how they taste.
- [Growing Minds: Sweet Potato Exploration](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/growing-minds-sweet-potato-exploration/) - Children use their sense to explore sweet potatoes and gain confidence in trying new vegetables. Students learn to identify a new vegetable. Students associate vegetables and fruits with a dynamic activity and positive experience.
- [Massachusetts Farm to School:  Herbs](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/massachusetts-farm-to-school-herbs/) - In this exploration, students will research and collect information on different herbs in order to create a class field guide on common herbs.
- [Seeds to Success: Nature Color Hunt and Sort](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/seeds-to-success-nature-color-hunt-and-sort/) - In this lesson, students are able to engage with their natural environment to explore the presence of colors and the various ways in which they are present in green spaces.
- [Seeds to Success: Rainbow of Nutrition Among Food Families](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/seeds-to-success-rainbow-of-nutrition-among-food-families/) - Students deep-dive into the diversity of nutrition of six major plant families. In this lesson, students get the chance to explore fruits and vegetables' plant families, nutrition content, and how these healthy meal options fit into the MyPlate Food Groups.
- [The Very Berry Counting Book by Jerry Pallotta's (2017)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/the-very-berry-counting-book-by-jerry-pallottas-2017/) - Children can learn to count from one to 10 in a berry appetizing way. This lovely counting book, reminiscent of old-fashioned botanical illustrations, introduces children to a variety of berries.
- [Carrots Grow Underground by Mari Schuh (2010)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/carrots-grow-underground-by-mari-schuh-2010/) - Simple text and photographs describe how carrots grow underground.
- [Tomatoes Grow on a Vine by Mari Schuh (2011)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/tomatoes-grow-on-a-vine-by-mari-schuh-2011-2/) - Simple text and photographs describe how tomatoes grow on vines.
- [Seeds to Success: Cabbage Cultures](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/seeds-to-success-cabbage-cultures/) - Cabbage is commonly grown across the globe, with over 150 countries growing some type of cultivar. From savoy to napa, cabbage is a diet staple for many cultures, with around 71 million tons being harvested each year. While there are many different ways to prepare cabbage, pickling seems to be a fan favorite—and everyone does
- [Seeds to Success: Bread-and-Butter,  A Plating Basics Review](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/seeds-to-success-bread-and-butter-a-plating-basics-review/) - This lesson is an exploration of how herbs can be used to transform ordinary kitchen staples like butter. Students are asked to create their own compound herbed butter and then use basic plating design concepts to plate "bread and butter" appetizers.
- [Green Stamping: Make your own stamps from vegetables](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/green-stamping-make-your-own-stamps-from-vegetables/) - Green stamping is just like rubber stamping. The only difference is that instead of using rubber stamps, we use green vegetables. Check out this page to see how to create fun and colorful green stamp art using cabbage!
- [Seeds to Success: Air Bee-n-Bees](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/seeds-to-success-air-bee-n-bees/) - Students address common misconceptions about the bees while researching and constructing bee hotels. • How to Build and Maintain Wild Bee Hotels Brochure
- [Captain Kale and the Superfoods by Amy Roth (2013)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/captain-kale-and-the-superfoods-by-amy-roth-2013/) - This story is about a boy who is very unhealthy and one night he witnesses Captain Kale and the Superfoods battling with Sneaky Snack Cake and all the junk food in his pantry. They are in a battle over his health! He learns how important it is to eat healthy nutritious fruits and vegetables and
- [Montana Harvest of the Month ECE Classroom Bites: Kale Investigation](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/montana-harvest-of-the-month-ece-classroom-bites-kale-investigation/) - Children will practice observation and drawing skills by identifying and labeling the parts of the kale plant. Children will use words such as stem, variety, hardy, bumpy, smooth, thick, thin to describe kale. Children will taste kale and explain why eating kale is healthy all year long.
- [Massachusetts Farm to School: Kale Leaf Rubbing](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/massachusetts-farm-to-school-kale-leaf-rubbing/) - Try this fun and simple craft to get hands on with kale.
- [Massachusetts Farm to School: Kale Anatomy](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/massachusetts-farm-to-school-kale-anatomy/) - In this exploration lesson, students identify the major parts of a kale plant and discuss the function of each.
- [Massachusetts Farm to School: Know Your Kale](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/massachusetts-farm-to-school-know-your-kale/) - Kale come sin dozens of colorful varieties, each with its own unique attributes. Learn about some of these varieties with this colorful poster.
- [Massachusetts Farm to School: Kale Chromatography Experiment](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/massachusetts-farm-to-school-kale-chromatography-experiment/) - Using simple household materials, students are able to see how kale leaves contain different pigments in their leaves. Try this with types kale varieties to explore differences in pigments between plant cultivars!
- [Making a Garden Salad Activity Sheet](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/making-a-garden-salad-activity-sheet/) - Fill in your own words to finish a story, or use the Word Bank. If you need help, ask a teacher or family member. Color in the drawings.
- [The Journey of a Tomato from Farm to Plate Activity Sheet](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/the-journey-of-a-tomato-from-farm-to-plate-activity-sheet/) - Fill in your own words to finish a story. If you need help, ask a teacher or family member. Color in the drawings.
- [Spring: Look for What's in Season Hidden Picture Activity Sheet](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/whats-in-season-spring-hidden-pictures-activity-sheet/) - All kinds of delicious vegetables and fruits that grow best before the weather gets too hot, are ready to pick in the spring. Look in the petting zoo below to find some spring harvest fruits and vegetables. Then color in the drawing.
- [Summer: Look for What's in Season Hidden Picture Activity Sheet](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/whats-in-season-summer-hidden-pictures-activity-sheet/) - The summer harvest includes a wide variety of your favorite fruits and vegetables that love the long, sunny days to grow. Look in this beach scene to find some vegetables and fruits that are harvested in the summer. Then color in the drawing.
- [Fall: Look for What's in Season Hidden Picture Activity Sheet](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/fall-look-for-whats-in-season-hidden-picture-activity-sheet/) - The most abundant harvest of the year is in the fall. Many cultures all over the world celebrate this season as a special time to give thanks. Look into this scene of a busy farm with a corn maze to see if you can find some autumn harvest fruits and vegetables. Then color in the
- [Winter: Look for What's in Season Hidden Picture Activity Sheet](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/whats-in-season-winter-hidden-pictures-activity-sheet/) - Even in the colder, shorter days of winter, there are still many fruits and vegetables that you can grow and harvest. Look in this scene of a family that is cooking together, to find and discover some winter vegetables and fruits. Then color in the drawing.
- [TastEd: Citrus Scratch and Sniff](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/tasted-citrus-scratch-and-sniff/) - Children experience new citrus fruits with their sense of smell and communicate about food using speech and/or writing. Children learn that they can try foods in different ways - with their eyes, nose, ears and hands as well as with their mouth.
- [Peep and the Big Wide World: Compare Citrus Fruits](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/peep-and-the-big-wide-world-compare-citrus-fruits/) - Look at and inside different citrus fruits to explore their differences.
- [Arizona Department of Education: Oranges](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/arizona-department-of-education-oranges-4/) - Students will identify oranges as member of the fruit food group. Oranges Handout Oranges Slides
- [Growing Minds Toolkit: Cabbage (Middle School Level)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/growing-minds-toolkit-cabbage-middle-school-level/) - Looking for regular Harvest of the Month programming to last you through the school year? Look no further. The Seeds to Success team worked with Louisiana 4-H Youth Development to identify seven Harvest of the Month commodities they would like to use with their programming throughout the regular school year with middle-school-aged students in grades 6-8.
- [Growing Minds Toolkit: Beef (Middle School Level)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/growing-minds-toolkit-beef-middle-school-level/) - Looking for regular Harvest of the Month programming to last you through the school year? Look no further. The Seeds to Success team worked with Louisiana 4-H Youth Development to identify seven Harvest of the Month commodities they would like to use with their programming throughout the regular school year with middle-school-aged students in grades 6-8.
- [Growing Minds Toolkit: Lettuce (Middle School Level)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/growing-minds-toolkit-lettuce-middle-school-level/) - Looking for regular Harvest of the Month programming to last you through the school year? Look no further. The Seeds to Success team worked with Louisiana 4-H Youth Development to identify seven Harvest of the Month commodities they would like to use with their programming throughout the regular school year with middle-school-aged students in grades 6-8.
- [Growing Minds Toolkit: Citrus(Middle School Level)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/growing-minds-toolkit-citrusmiddle-school-level/) - Looking for regular Harvest of the Month programming to last you through the school year? Look no further. The Seeds to Success team worked with Louisiana 4-H Youth Development to identify seven Harvest of the Month commodities they would like to use with their programming throughout the regular school year with middle-school-aged students in grades 6-8.
- [Growing Minds Toolkit: Rice (Middle School Level)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/growing-minds-toolkit-rice-middle-school-level/) - Looking for regular Harvest of the Month programming to last you through the school year? Look no further. The Seeds to Success team worked with Louisiana 4-H Youth Development to identify seven Harvest of the Month commodities they would like to use with their programming throughout the regular school year with middle-school-aged students in grades 6-8.
- [Growing Minds Toolkit: Summer Squash (Middle School Level)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/growing-minds-toolkit-summer-squash-middle-school-level/) - Looking for regular Harvest of the Month programming to last you through the school year? Look no further. The Seeds to Success team worked with Louisiana 4-H Youth Development to identify seven Harvest of the Month commodities they would like to use with their programming throughout the regular school year with middle-school-aged students in grades 6-8.
- [Growing Minds Toolkit: Sweet Potato (Middle School Level)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/growing-minds-toolkit-sweet-potato-middle-school-level/) - Looking for regular Harvest of the Month programming to last you through the school year? Look no further. The Seeds to Success team worked with Louisiana 4-H Youth Development to identify seven Harvest of the Month commodities they would like to use with their programming throughout the regular school year with middle-school-aged students in grades 6-8.
- [Growing Minds Toolkit: Strawberry (Middle School Level)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/growing-minds-toolkit-strawberry-middle-school-level/) - Looking for regular Harvest of the Month programming to last you through the school year? Look no further. The Seeds to Success team worked with Louisiana 4-H Youth Development to identify seven Harvest of the Month commodities they would like to use with their programming throughout the regular school year with middle-school-aged students in grades 6-8.
- [Growing Minds Toolkit: Sweet Potato (Elementary Level)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/growing-minds-toolkit-sweet-potato-elementary-level/) - Looking for regular Harvest of the Month programming to last you through the school year? Look no further. The Seeds to Success team worked with EatMoveGrow to identify seven Harvest of the Month commodities they would like to use with their programming throughout the regular school year with elementary-aged students grades 2-5. The Seeds
- [Growing Minds Toolkit: Cucumber (Elementary Level)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/growing-minds-toolkit-cucumber-elementary-level/) - Looking for regular Harvest of the Month programming to last you through the school year? Look no further. The Seeds to Success team worked with EatMoveGrow to identify seven Harvest of the Month commodities they would like to use with their programming throughout the regular school year with elementary-aged students grades 2-5. The Seeds
- [Growing Minds Toolkit: Cabbage (Elementary Level)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/growing-minds-toolkit-cabbage-elementary-level/) - Looking for regular Harvest of the Month programming to last you through the school year? Look no further. The Seeds to Success team worked with EatMoveGrow to identify seven Harvest of the Month commodities they would like to use with their programming throughout the regular school year with elementary-aged students grades 2-5. The Seeds
- [Growing Minds Toolkit: Rice (Elementary Level)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/growing-minds-toolkit-rice-elementary-level/) - Looking for regular Harvest of the Month programming to last you through the school year? Look no further. The Seeds to Success team worked with EatMoveGrow to identify seven Harvest of the Month commodities they would like to use with their programming throughout the regular school year with elementary-aged students grades 2-5. The Seeds
- [Growing Minds Toolkit: Lettuce (Elementary Level)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/growing-minds-toolkit-lettuce-elementary-level/) - Looking for regular Harvest of the Month programming to last you through the school year? Look no further. The Seeds to Success team worked with EatMoveGrow to identify seven Harvest of the Month commodities they would like to use with their programming throughout the regular school year with elementary-aged students grades 2-5. The Seeds
- [Growing Minds Toolkit: Strawberry (Elementary Level)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/growing-minds-toolkit-strawberry-elementary-level/) - Looking for regular Harvest of the Month programming to last you through the school year? Look no further. The Seeds to Success team worked with EatMoveGrow to identify seven Harvest of the Month commodities they would like to use with their programming throughout the regular school year with elementary-aged students grades 2-5. The Seeds
- [Growing Minds Toolkit: Citrus (Elementary Level)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/growing-minds-toolkit-citrus-elementary-level/) - Looking for regular Harvest of the Month programming to last you through the school year? Look no further. The Seeds to Success team worked with EatMoveGrow to identify seven Harvest of the Month commodities they would like to use with their programming throughout the regular school year with elementary-aged students grades 2-5. The Seeds
- [Gumbo Joy by Robert P. Dixon Jr. (2023)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/gumbo-joy-by-robert-p-dixon-jr-2023/) - A young girl learns of the cultural significance of the pot of gumbo she cooks with her father each Sunday. It connects her with her culture, history, and heritage. As the aroma of gumbo fills the air, her father reminds her that "'Gumbo is the smell of love.'" When family members arrive for the
- [Grandma’s Gumbo by Deborah Kadair (2003)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/grandmas-gumbo-by-deborah-kadair-2003/) - Bell peppers, shrimp, oysters, onions, and okra — all have an important place in gumbo. Reading level: Elementary.
- [Little Sweet Potato by Amy Bloom (2012)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/little-sweet-potato-by-amy-bloom-2012/) - When Little Sweet Potato leaves the potato patch, he has a hard time find a new home that will welcome him.
- [Little Chef by Matt Stine & Elisabeth Weinberg (2018)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/little-chef-by-matt-stine-elisabeth-weinberg-2018/) - A little girl prepares to make her grandmother’s favorite meal, which includes “Grandma’s Super Special Smashed Sweet Potatoes.”
- [I Yam a Donkey by Cece Bell (2015)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/i-yam-a-donkey-by-cece-bell-2015/) - “I yam a donkey!” the donkey proclaims. Unfortunately the donkey’s audience happens to be a yam, and one who is particular about sloppy pronunciation and poor grammar. See the following for ideas that can be used with this book: https://www.floridamediaed.org/uploads/6/1/4/2/61420659/i_yam_a_donkey.pdf ALA Notable Children's Book Award 2016.
- [Sweet Potato Pie by Kathleen D. Lindsey (2008)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/sweet-potato-pie-by-kathleen-d-lindsey-2008/) - During a drought in the early 1900s, a large, loving African American family finds a delicious way to earn the money they need to save their family farm.
- [The Gigantic Sweet Potato, by Dianne Casas (2010)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/the-gigantic-sweet-potato-by-dianne-casas-2010/) - After weeks of hard work and tending to her garden, it was finally time for Ma Farmer to harvest her sweet potato and make some sweet potato pie; but when she tried to pull the tasty vegetable from the ground, it wouldn’t budge. With the help of her husband and some friendly farm animals, they
- [In the Garden with Dr. Carver by Susan Grigsby (2008)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/in-the-garden-with-dr-carver-by-susan-grigsby-2008/) - Sally tells about a visit by Dr. George Washington Carver to her Alabama town and school. Dr. Carver teaches students about gardening, including the importance of respecting nature, and plant a school “kitchen” garden of their own. At the school picnic, they share Dr. Carver’s sweet-potato-flour bread. Historical-fiction.
- [Big Red and the Terrible Tomato Hornworm by Cynthia Wylie (2018)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/big-red-and-the-terrible-tomato-hornworm-by-cynthia-wylie-2018/) - Big Red starts planting tomatoes and discovers that he’ll have to battle hornworms to keep his tomatoes healthy and safe. In the end, he has to use his newfound gardening knowledge and peacemaking skills to work with the hornworms and save his tomatoes. Ages: 4-8 years.
- [Strega Nona and Her Tomatoes by Tomie dePaola (2017)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/strega-nona-and-her-tomatoes-by-tomie-depaola-2017/) - Strega Nona is excited! The tomatoes in her garden are ripe, and she picks enough to fill a basket. She wants to give twenty-four tomatoes to the convent, and counts them out on the kitchen table. She is in the middle of counting when Signora Goat starts to eat the laundry. While Strega Nona is
- [First Tomato by Rosemary Wells (1992)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/first-tomato-by-rosemary-wells-1992/) - On a cold winter day, Claire takes a trip to the Bunny Planet where it’s always summer and the tomatoes are just starting to get ripe. Grade level: 1-2.
- [Alien Tomato by Kristen Schroeder (2020))](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/alien-tomato-by-kristen-schroeder-2020/) - When a mysterious red orb appears one day, the vegetables aren’t sure what to make of it. They decide that it must be an alien tomato! They name her Allie and try to make her feel as welcome as possible. But Gopher isn’t convinced. He’s sure it’s just a ball. This delightfully silly tale and
- [Fruit Bowl by Mark Hoffmann (2018)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/fruit-bowl-by-mark-hoffmann-2018/) - Who belongs in the fruit bowl? Apples, check. Blueberries, check. Tomato, che-- Wait, what?! Tomato wants to join the other fruits, but does he belong? The perfect mix of botany and a bunch of bananas!
- [Runaway Tomato by Kim Cooley Reeder (2014)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/runaway-tomato-by-kim-cooley-reeder-2014/) - When a giant tomato breaks loose at the top of a hill, it takes every tractor, fire engine, and helicopter to stop it. Told in catchy rhyme, culminating in a jam-packed gate-fold spread of the town's Tomato Festival. What will happen when it rains on all those giant seeds? One giant surprise. Ages: 3-5 years.
- [Tomatoes for Neela by Padma Lakshmi (2021)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/tomatoes-for-neela-by-padma-lakshmi-2021/) - Neela loves cooking with her amma and writing down the recipes in her notebook. It makes her feel closer to her paati who lives far away in India. On Saturdays, Neela and Amma go to the green market and today they are buying tomatoes to make Paati's famous sauce. But first, Neela needs to learn
- [Zora’s Zucchini by Katherine Pryor (2017)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/zoras-zucchini-by-katherine-pryor-2017/) - What do you do with too much zucchini? Have a garden swap! Winner of the 2016 Growing Good Kids Book Award. Ages: 4-10 years.
- [Mrs. McNosh and the Great Big Squash by Sarah Weeks (2001)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/mrs-mcnosh-and-the-great-big-squash-by-sarah-weeks-2001/) - Through humorous, rhyming text, learn how Mrs. McNosh's giant squash creates problems as it grows. Grade level: Pre-K to 2.
- [Butternut by Jill Dana (2022)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/butternut-by-jill-dana-2022/) - Fresh from the farm, Butternut awakes to find himself lost in a supermarket. Is he butter? Is he a nut? Is he squash or squashed? Just who is he and where does he belong? Join Butternut on his journey through the supermarket aisles as he makes new friends and discovers more about himself.
- [The Little Squash Seed by Gayla Seale (2002)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/the-little-squash-seed-by-gayla-scale-2002/) - How is it that a dull, dried-up little seed can produce a brightly colored nutritious vegetable? Miraculous things do happen when a seed is planted in the dirt and cared for by an attentive gardener. Kids can put on their garden gloves, grab their tools, and join the little squash seed, the gardener, and his
- [Sophie's Squash (2013) by Pat Zietlow Miller](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/sophies-squash-2013-by-pat-zietlow-miller/) - On a trip to the farmers' market with her parents, Sophie chooses a squash, but instead of letting her mom cook it, she names it Bernice. From then on, Sophie brings Bernice everywhere, despite her parents' gentle warnings that Bernice will begin to rot. As winter nears, Sophie does start to notice changes.... What's a
- [The Adventures of Jackson: Jackson's Cucumbers by Amanda L Green (2022)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/the-adventures-of-jackson-jacksons-cucumbers-by-amanda-l-green-2022/) - "The Adventures of Jackson" series are appropriate for children of all ages but more suitable for elementary to early middle school children. Book #1, Jackson's Cucumbers, is entertaining and relevant to today's world of using the internet. This fun book teaches children how to problem solve and research for answers.
- [Pickles, Please!: A Dilly of a Book by Andy Myer (2011)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/pickles-please-a-dilly-of-a-book-by-andy-myer-2011/) - If you ask a kid what their favorite snack is, most will say pizza, cupcakes, or ice cream. But not Alec Smart—he loves pickles! None of his friends at school understand his taste for pickled treats, nor do his parents. However, one day, just when Alec is pondering how lonely it is to be the only
- [Cool as a Cucumber by Sally Smallwood (2005)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/cool-as-a-cucumber-by-sally-smallwood-2005/) - A "lift the flap" book featuring a variety of vegetables, their different parts, and things that they are similar to. Reading level: Pre-K.
- [Watermelon Madness by Taghreed Najjar (2018)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/watermelon-madness-by-taghreed-najjar-2018/) - Noura is crazy about watermelon. She wants to eat nothing else, every day, at every meal. In fact, Noura thinks there is no such thing as too much watermelon — until one night, when the watermelon she has hidden in her room to eat all by herself begins to grow and Noura gets taken on
- [Watermelon Day by Kathi Appelt (1996)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/watermelon-day-by-kathi-appelt-1996/) - There's a watermelon growing in the corner of the patch where the fence posts meet, and Jesse is waiting for it. Waiting for it to fill up with the cool summer rain and the hot summer sun. Waiting until at last it is ripe and ready for eating. Waiting until it is ready for her
- [Watermelon Wishes by Lisa Moser (2006)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/watermelon-wishes-by-lisa-moser-2006/) - Charlie and his grandfather spend their summer growing a patch of watermelons and waiting for the perfect one to wish on. Reading Level: Elementary.
- [Watermelon for Everyone by Martha Rose Woodward (2011)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/watermelon-for-everyone-by-martha-rose-woodward-2011/) - A colorful book geared toward students from kindergarten through college level. This nonfiction book is the winner of a special award as the 2013 Best Cookbook in the World on the Topic of Watermelon from Gourmand Magazine in Madrid, Spain. The Cookbook Section contains recipes for both non-cooked and cooked dishes having watermelon as the
- [One Watermelon Seed by Celia Barker Lottridge (2012)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/one-watermelon-seed-by-celia-barker-lottridge-2012/) - Max and Josephine tend their garden, counting as they plant their garden from 1 to 10. As the harvest comes in, they count by groups of 10. Engaging illustrations with hidden animals. Ages: 3-6 years.
- [The Antelope Ate My Cantaloupe! Paperback by Jennifer R. Lee (2022))](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/the-antelope-ate-my-cantaloupe-paperback-by-jennifer-r-lee-2022/) - A boy goes out to the garden to harvest his beloved cantaloupe, but the unthinkable happens and he drops it! He ends up going on a silly, outrageous adventure through town to catch his big, plumpy melon!
- [The Watermelon Seed by Greg Pizzoli (2013)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/the-watermelon-seed-by-greg-pizzoli-2013/) - A crocodile has one big fear: swallowing a watermelon seed. Winner of the 2014 Theodor Seuss Geisel Award. Lexile: 180L. Grade level: Pre-K.
- [A Seed Grows (My First Look at a Plant’s Life Cycle) by Pamela Hickman (1997)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/a-seed-grows-my-first-look-at-a-plants-life-cycle-by-pamela-hickman-1997/) - The "My First Look At" series provides young children with an introduction to the world around them. In "A Seed Grows," follow the growth of a plant, from a peek inside a sprouting seed to the harvest of the fruit. The book suggests ways parents and children can explore nature — without disturbing it. Reading
- [PAR-TAY!: Dance of the Veggies (And Their Friends) by Eloise Greenfield (2024)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/par-tay-dance-of-the-veggies-and-their-friends-by-eloise-greenfield-2024/) - What happens when the family closes the front door and leaves the house for an outing? A "PAR-TAY!" Children and adults will experience this special veggie house party through buoyant, rhythmic words and playful, exuberant illustrations.
- [The Cabbage Soup Solution by Erika Oller (2004)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/the-cabbage-soup-solution-by-erika-oller-2004/) - Someone is stealing cabbages from Elsie’s cabbage patch. With the aid of her two cats and some delicious homemade soup, Elsie befriends her cabbage thieves. Ages: 4-8 years.
- [The Giant Cabbage by Cherie Stihler (2003)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/the-giant-cabbage-by-cherie-stihler-2003/) - Moose discovers a very big cabbage in his garden that could win first prize at the Alaska State Fair. But there's a problem — it's so huge he can't lift it! An old Russian folktale inspired "The Giant Cabbage," but this contemporary version showcases Alaska with vivid illustrations, adorable animal friends, and verbal twists and
- [Sylvia’s Spinach by Katherine Pryor and Anna Raff (2014)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/sylvias-spinach-by-katherine-pryor-and-anna-raff-2014/) - A picky eater discovers the joy of growing food and the pleasure of tasting something new. Sylvia Spivens always says no to spinach. But one day Sylvia's teacher gives her a packet of spinach seeds to plant for the school garden. Overcoming her initial reluctance and giving the seeds a little love and patience, Sylvia
- [Lettuce! by Diana Kizlauskas (2015)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/lettuce-by-diana-kizlauskas-2015/) - This thoughtful, fun, and compelling tale focuses on Rabbit, who finds that lettuce he has planted has grown as big as a building... With its complex themes presented in a simple yet delightful story, this will make an excellent addition to any picture-book collection.
- [Grandma Lena’s Big Ol’ Turnip by Denia Lewis Hester (2005)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/grandma-lenas-big-ol-turnip-by-denia-lewis-hester-2005/) - Grandma Lena believes that something worth doing is worth doing right. So she takes good care of the turnips she plants in her garden. One turnip grows to an enormous size―Baby Pearl thinks it's a big potato! It is big enough to feed half the town.
- [Oliver's Vegetables by Vivian French (1995)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/olivers-vegetables-by-vivian-french-1995/) - On a visit to his grandparents' house, Oliver wants to eat only French fries. Grandpa tells him that he may look in the garden for potatoes, but that he must eat what he finds, whatever it may be. On the first evening, Oliver pulls up carrots and discovers that he likes them. On successive days
- [The Vegetables We Eat by Gail Gibbons (2008)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/the-vegetables-we-eat-by-gail-gibbons-2008/) - A fun and informative book all about vegetables, how they are grown, and which parts we eat. A great book to show kids the difference between “leaf” vegetables, “bulbs,” “flower buds,” and more. Different sections of the book could be read to highlight different themes: how vegetables grow, what parts of vegetables we eat, how
- [The Grey Lady and the Strawberry Snatcher by Molly Bang (1996)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/the-grey-lady-and-the-strawberry-snatcher-by-molly-bang-1996/) - A wordless picture book about a woman bringing strawberries home from the market who outwits an imp trying to take them. Age: 5-8 years.
- [Strawberries Are Red by Petr Horacek (2001)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/strawberries-are-red-by-petr-horacek-2001/) - What color are strawberries? Bananas? Grapes? Flip the pages to find out! What happens when you mix these and other wonderful colors together? Peek in the bowl on the last spread for a tasty surprise.
- [Blueberry Cake by Sarah Dillard (2021)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/blueberry-cake-by-sarah-dillard-2021/) - There’s nothing Little Bear loves more than delicious, delectable blueberries. And one of the very best ways to eat blueberries is in Mama’s sweet, scrumptious blueberry cake. But when Little Bear goes to pick berries so Mama can fix him a treat, he can’t resist eating them all! Can Little Bear figure out how to
- [Life Cycles: Strawberries by Robin Nelson (2008)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/strawberries-by-robin-nelson-2008/) - Shows the life cycle of a strawberry plant. Nonfiction. Age: 4-7 years.
- [Jamberry by Bruce Degen (1995)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/jamberry-by-bruce-degen-1995/) - This classic book features a berry-loving boy and an endearing rhyme-spouting bear. The fun wordplay and bright paintings with lots of details for young readers to explore make "Jamberry" a perennial favorite. A small boy and a big friendly bear embark on a berry-picking extravaganza, looking for blueberries, blackberries, and strawberries. Their fun adventure comes
- [Blueberries for Sal by Robert McCloskey (1948)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/blueberries-for-sal-by-robert-mccloskey-1948/) - This classic children’s book tells the story of a mother and daughter blueberry picking, who encounter a mother bear and pair of cubs feasting on berries in the same patch. Sal’s mother tells her not to eat all the berries so they can store some for winter, but Sal has a hard time following that
- [I LOVE Strawberries by Shannon Anderson (2022)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/i-love-strawberries-by-shannon-anderson-2022/) - Through Jolie’s comical scrapbook-style journal entries, young readers will learn how she convinces the “old people” (aka her parents) to let her grow her own strawberries. Growing strawberries is a lot of work and responsibility, but Jolie is ready with the help of her faithful rabbit Munchy! Together they find out just how delicious, rewarding,
- [Carrot and Pea: An Unlikely Friendship by Morag Hood (2017)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/carrot-and-pea-an-unlikely-friendship-by-morag-hood-2017/) - Colin is tall. He’s orange. He's a carrot! He’s nothing like Lee, a round green pea. He can’t do any of the things Lee and his pea pals can do. How can Colin and Lee ever be friends? A charming celebration of embracing differences and standing out in a crowd.
- [Just Enough Carrots by Stuart J. Murphy (1997)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/just-enough-carrots-by-stuart-j-murphy-1997/) - Just Enough Carrots teaches kids to compare quantities. Before learning to add or subtract, kids need to master the concepts of fewer, more, and the same. Just Enough Carrots is the perfect introduction to comparisons for pre-K and kindergarteners.
- [Carrots Grow Underground by Mari Schuh (2011)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/carrots-grow-underground-by-mari-schuh-2011/) - This title highlights the life cycle of a carrot and gives examples of other plant-based foods that grow underground. Designed for early readers, the book includes a list of additional resources and a glossary.
- [Too Many Carrots by Katy Hudson (2016)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/too-many-carrots-by-katy-hudson-2016/) - This charming and lovingly illustrated children's book by acclaimed author Katy Hudson ("A Loud Winter's Nap" and "Bear and Duck") shows how friendships get us over the rough spots in life, even if the going gets a little bumpy. "Too Many Carrots" is the perfect springtime, Eastertime, and anytime gift.
- [The Carrot Seed by Ruth Krauss (1993)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/the-carrot-seed-by-ruth-krauss-1993/) - From beloved children’s book creators Ruth Krauss and Crockett Johnson comes the perennial favorite "The Carrot Seed," now in a board book that's perfect for little hands. When a little boy plants a carrot seed, everyone tells him it won't grow. But when you are very young, there are some things that you just know,
- [Creepy Carrots! by Aaron Reynolds (2012)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/creepy-carrots-by-aaron-reynolds-2012/) - In this Caldecott Honor–winning picture book, The Twilight Zone comes to the carrot patch as a rabbit fears his favorite treats are out to get him.
- [I Hear a Pickle: and Smell, See, Touch, & Taste It, Too! by Rachel Isadora (2016)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/i-hear-a-pickle-and-smell-see-touch-and-taste-it-too-by-rachel-isadora-2016/) - A simple introduction to the five senses. Grade level: Pre-K to K.
- [Oklahoma Farm to School: Teaching the Senses with Refrigerator Pickles](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/teaching-the-senses-with-refrigerator-pickles/) - In this week-long lesson, students learn about the five senses, and then use their senses to observe how cucumbers can be transformed into pickles. This is a great lesson for students to practice fine motor skills if they are allowed to help measure and mix ingredients for the pickling liquid. Each day, students observe how
- [Grow It, Try It, Like It!: Crookneck Squash Row](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/grow-it-try-it-like-it-crookneck-squash-row/) - Through the activities in this Grow It, Try It, Like It! chapter, children are invited to touch, smell, feel, and taste squash. Children also learn how squash grow. Planting activities help children connect the delicious food choices at the table with the farm or school garden.
- [Pickle Time-Lapse (2:39)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/pickle-time-lapse-4/) - Time-lapse video of a cucumber growing from flower to picking size.
- [Center for Ecoliteracy: Investigating Cabbage Traditions](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/ecoliteracy-investigating-cabbage-traditions/) - The versatile, tasty, and healthful cabbage has made its way into the hearts and onto the tables of people all over the world. As a cool-season crop, it thrives in cooler weather and is harvested in late fall through early spring, providing an important source of fresh greens during the winter months. In this lesson,
- [Botany in a Day by Thomas J. Elpel (2003)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/botany-in-a-day-by-thomas-j-epel-2003/) - Each family of related plants has unique patterns for identification. Learn to recognize these patterns, and discover them again and again in the plants you encounter. It is possible to instantly recognize a plant never before seen, and in many cases, to know its edible or medicinal properties on the spot — even before you
- [Science with Kids: Antioxidant Experiment](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/science-with-kids-antioxidant-experiment/) - Antioxidants are chemical compounds that slow down or stop oxidation. In this controlled experiment students will treat pieces of apples and bananas with three common household antioxidants (lemon juice, corn syrup, and sugar) to prevent browning or oxidation. Then, they will compare the treated pieces to the control pieces (pieces not treated).
- [Louisiana Harvest of the Month: Why Did the Eggplant Turn Brown?](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/louisiana-harvest-of-the-month-why-did-the-eggplant-turn-brown/) - This lesson focuses on the browning of an eggplant (oxidation) when it is cut or bruised. In a simple controlled experiment, students will test different processes that they believe will inhibit the browning of eggplant slices. The desirability and acceptability of browning on eggplants should also be discussed. Students will brainstorm, discuss, plan, and test
- [Florida Ag in the Classroom: A Rainbow of Nutrition](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/florida-ag-in-the-classroom-gardening-for-nutrition-a-rainbow-of-nutrition-2/) - Pages 80-95. Students will research foods made from plant families (with support as needed), identify family members and common nutrients, and create artwork of one family group or a food made from that family. This lesson contains beautiful full-color student handouts of the plant families and the nutrition that they provide.
- [Oxidation in Apples (4:12)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/oxidation-in-apples-3/) - This tutorial explains oxidation and how to stop oxidation on an apple slice down to the molecular level. This video can be shown before the eggplant lesson to explain oxidation and give students ideas for stopping the oxidation of their eggplant slice.
- [Harvesting and Saving Eggplant Seeds (7:31)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/harvesting-and-saving-eggplant-seeds-4/) - Saving eggplant seeds is very easy, and doesn't require fermenting. A couple of eggplants will produce many more seeds than you need.
- [National Ag in the Classroom: Luscious Leaves](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/national-ag-in-the-classroom-luscious-leaves/) - The purpose of this lesson is to review the functions of plant leaves and to develop an understanding of leaves as edible parts of some plants. Many edible leaves are part of a healthy diet and are a good source of vitamin A. Luscious Leaves Lesson PDF
- [Science Center: Photosynthesis and Natural Chemical Reactions](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/clearway-community-solar-learn-how-photosynthesis-creates-a-national-chemical-reaction/) - In this activity, students will observe the photosynthesis process taking place in spinach leaves. Students will provide the spinach with carbon dioxide and light, and observe how the leaves release tiny oxygen bubbles (a by-product of photosynthesis).
- [Growing Swiss Chard from Seeds, Days 0-31 (13:13)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/melvine-wei-growing-swiss-chard-from-seeds-days-0-31/) - A home gardener describes the process of growing Swiss chard from seeds in a container.
- [Suburban Homestead: Growing Kale and Collard Greens (5:49)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/suburban-homestead-growing-kale-and-collard-greens/) - A suburban homesteader gives tips on growing collards and kale.
- [Spinach Time-Lapse – 40 days, Soil Cross Section (2:34)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/spinach-time-lapse-40-days-soil-cross-section/) - A time-lapse video that shows how both leaves and roots grow on spinach plants.
- [Washington State University Extension: Lett’uce Eat](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/washington-state-university-extension-lettuce-eat/) - Explore and taste leafy green snacks, plant lettuce seeds, find out which are the healthiest, and take home your own lettuce plant. Learn about various lettuces and greens, their nutritional values, and how to make healthy snacks using greens.
- [Vermont Harvest of the Month: Mixed Greens](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/vermont-harvest-of-the-month-mixed-greens-lettuce/) - A variety of lessons to explore, taste, and learn about mixed greens. Activities include growing greens in a plastic bottle greenhouse, conducting taste tests, and mapping the history of salad.
- [Kids Gardening: Lettuce Be Healthy](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/kids-gardening-lettuce-be-healthy-2/) - Growing the makings of your own salad indoors is a fun and easy way to bring greenery into your classroom and your diet. First, students research different varieties of lettuce from seed catalogs (online or request catalogs). Students will learn that different varieties of lettuce have different vitamins and minerals and look different (e.g., color,
- [Kids Gardening: Simple Straw Aeration Hydroponics System](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/kids-gardening-simple-straw-aeration-hydroponics-system/) - Kids are always amazed to see plants growing without soil. This simple kid-powered system gives them a chance to experiment and explore hydroponic basics.
- [Kids Gardening: Gardening Basics - Hydroponics](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/kids-gardening-gardening-basics-hydroponics-5/) - This is a simple guide to the two main types of hydroponic systems: passive and active.
- [Weather STEM: Weather and Citrus](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/weather-stem-weather-and-citrus/) - This is a 20-slide e-lesson on how weather affects the citrus industry. In this lesson students will learn about citrus, the history of citrus in Florida (the largest producer of citrus), and how weather has played an important role in the Florida citrus industry. We've provided a student page if students need one to follow
- [Weather STEM: Weather and Honey Bees](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/weather-stem-weather-and-honey-bees/) - This is a 21-slide e-lesson on how weather affects honey bees. In this electronic resource students will learn the vital role honey bees play in pollination: through pollination, honey bees are responsible for nearly one-third of our food supply. Changes in temperature, rainfall, solar radiation, and the wind can have adverse impacts on honey bees
- [Center for Ecoliteracy: Nourishing Students: Posters](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/center-for-ecoliteracy-nourishing-students-posters-11/) - Display these posters in kitchens, cafeterias, classrooms, and during after-school programs as a fun and engaging way to promote fresh fruits, vegetables, and healthy eating. This set of free, downloadable full-color posters features wildlife animals with the following fruit or vegetable: Radish, Strawberry, Grape, Tomato, Orange.
- [True Food TV: Oranges | How Does It Grow? (7:38)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/true-food-tv-oranges-how-does-it-grow-4/) - Very informative video about varieties of oranges and how they are grown commercially.
- [How Orange Juice Is Made (6:39)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/how-orange-juice-is-made-3/) - From orange trees to orange juice.
- [True Food TV: Almalfi Coast Lemon | How Does It Grow? Special: The Flying Farmer (11:22)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/true-food-tv-almalfi-coast-lemon-how-does-it-grow-special-the-flying-farmer-3/) - This human-interest video shows how some Italian lemon farmers grow their huge lemons in terraced gardens on mountainsides off the Almalfi Coast of Italy. From the town below, an 83-year-old, fourth-generation lemon farmer appears to be flying in the clouds as he climbs his arbors to harvest lemons.
- [True Food TV: Why Ripe Limes Are NOT Green (1:09)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/true-food-tv-why-ripe-limes-are-not-green-4/) - You've likely never eaten a ripe lime. Here's why in 60 seconds.
- [Growing Minds Farm to School Program: In a Pickle](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/growing-minds-farm-to-school-program-in-a-pickle/) - Students conduct an experiment to determine what fraction of vinegar is needed to safely preserve pickles. Students will use math skills to determine volumes needed based on a ratio. The book "The Pickle Patch Bathtub" by Frances Kennedy is a good complement for this lesson. In A Pickle Student Worksheet - students will
- [National Ag in the Classroom: Flower Power](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/national-ag-in-the-classroom-flower-power-3/) - This is an excellent flower dissection lesson or pollinator unit that includes pollinator (bee) lessons and videos. Students will observe physical characteristics of flowers and explore principles of pollination.
- [Shanleya's Quest: A Botany Adventure for Kids Ages 9 to 99 (8:48)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/shanleyas-quest-a-botany-adventure-for-kids-ages-9-to-99/) - "Shanleya's Quest" is a truly unique educational book that presents botanical concepts and plant identification skills in an easy and fun metaphorical format for children as well as for adults who are young at heart.
- [True Food TV: Cucumber | How Does It Grow? (7:52)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/true-food-tv-cucumber-how-does-it-grow-4/) - This video discusses the origin of cucumbers, explains why they sometimes have a bitter taste, and takes you to a commercial farm to show how they grow cucumbers.
- [Growing Cabbages from Sowing to Harvests (6:28)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/growing-cabbages-from-sowing-to-harvests-4/) - A how-to video for growing cabbages from seed to harvest.
- [National Ag in the Classroom: Plant and Animal Life Cycles](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/national-ag-in-the-classroom-plant-and-animal-life-cycles-watermelon-2/) - A series of lessons featuring life cycles of plants (apple, cotton, pea, pumpkin, tomato, and watermelon) and animals (chicken).
- [True Food TV: SEEDLESS Watermelon - You'll Never Guess How It’s Grown (3:39)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/true-food-tv-seedless-watermelon-youll-never-guess-how-its-grown-4/) - If seedless watermelons have no seeds, how exactly are they grown? And what about other seedless fruit? Bananas and seedless grapes — how do they grow? Prepare to have your mind blown.
- [National Ag in the Classroom: FoodMASTER Fruits](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/national-ag-in-the-classroom-foodmaster-fruits/) - Students will identify fruits that grow on a tree, bush, or vine. They will also classify fruits as pome, drupe, berry, melon, or citrus. Expand this lesson by performing an experiment on the browning of fruit or learn how to dry plums to make prunes.
- [Watermelon from Seed: Time-Lapse (1:05)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/watermelon-from-seed-time-lapse-4/) - A time-lapse video of watermelon growing from germination (Day 8) to first true leaves (Day 39).
- [How to Pick a Ripe Watermelon (2:07)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/how-to-pick-a-ripe-watermelon-4/) - An informative video on how to know when a watermelon is ripe enough to pick. Some of these tips can also be used to pick a ripe watermelon from the store.
- [Spit N’ Good Seeds by Barbara Wiese Harris (2014)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/spit-n-good-seeds-by-barbara-wiese-harris-2014/) - An engaging tale based on a true story originally written by the author for her niece. Morgan, the main character, interacts with the people and animals around her to create a watermelon patch so that she can enjoy spit n’ seeds with her uncle. The story is full of laughable twists that will delight the
- [Vietnamese Tales of Rabbits and Watermelons by Masao Sakairi (2006)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/vietnamese-tales-of-rabbits-and-watermelons-by-masao-sakairi-2006/) - Two folktales are written for reading aloud. In the first tale, a trickster rabbit gets into one scrape after another but always manages to escape. The second story is about a good man who is wronged by the lies of rivals and triumphs with help from watermelons. Age: 9-12 years.
- [I'm Going to Be a Farmer By: Edith Kunhardt(1996)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/im-going-to-be-a-farmer-by-edith-kunhardt/) - Hoping to continue the family farming business when he grows up, young Nathan shows readers a day in the life of a busy farm and helps his parents feed the livestock, perform work with the tractor, and harvest vegetables.
- [To Market, to Market By: Nikki McClure (2011)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/to-market-to-market-by-nikki-mcclure/) - Known for art that celebrates the virtues of community, hard work, and living gently on the planet, Nikki McClure here explores a topic close to her heart: the farmers market. Alternating between story and fact, this lovingly crafted picture book follows a mother and son to the weekly market. As they check off items on
- [I Like Corn By: Robin Pickering(2000)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/i-like-corn-by-robin-pickering/) - Describes corn-on-the-cob and several other foods made from corn.
- [Farmers' Market By: Paul Brett Johnson(1997)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/farmers-market-by-paul-brett-johnson/) - Young Laura, the daughter of a farming family, helps her parents every weekend when they go to their stand at the farmer's market by refilling the vegetable baskets and watching the sights of the busy day.
- [The Popcorn Book By: Tomie dePaola(2018)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/the-popcorn-book-by-tomie-depaola/) - Tony likes to cook. Tiny likes to read. And both twins like to eat . . . POPCORN! So while Tiny cooks it, Tony reads about it: what popcorn is, how it's stored and prepared, legends and stories about it, and its history in Europe and North America.
- [Kids Gardening: Exploring Herbs](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/kids-gardening-exploring-herbs/) - Herbs arouse kids' curiosity and interest because they thoroughly engage the senses. They can be grown indoors or out and in containers of all sizes.
- [Florida Ag in the Classroom: Spice It Up](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/florida-ag-in-the-classroom-spice-it-up/) - This lesson is a sensory exploration of the herbs and spices that create food scents and flavors with a mystery twist- geographic and cultural examination. Herb growing in the garden will be encouraged. Students will be asked to explore antioxidants, vitamins, minerals and phytonutrients that herbs provide.
- [Louisiana Agriculture in the Classroom: Tasty Testing](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/louisiana-agriculture-in-the-classroom-tasty-testing/) - Students discover the geographic regions where basil, oregano, and cilantro have cultural significance, understand the role of evaporation in herb drying, and recognize the different properties of dried and fresh herbs.
- [Louisiana Agriculture in the Classroom: Herbs and Spices of the World](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/louisiana-agriculture-in-the-classroom-herbs-and-spices-of-the-world/) - In this lesson students will recognize the difference between a spice and herb, learn how herbs and spices are grown on farms around the world, and participate in a culinary challenge to season popcorn for various cultural cuisines
- [A Kid's Guide to How Herbs Grow by Patricia Ayers (2000)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/a-kids-guide-to-how-herbs-grow-by-patricia-ayers-2000/) - Readers will learn all about the various uses of herbs as condiments, seasonings, and medicines. This book provides an introduction to how herbs grow and shares tips for planting an herb garden.
- [California Foundation for Agriculture in the Classroom: Herbs](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/california-foundation-for-agriculture-in-the-classroom-herbs/) - Students use their five senses to recognize the different properties of fresh and dried herbs.
- [Vermont Harvest of the Month: Herbs](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/vermont-harvest-of-the-month-herbs/) - From history to harvest, and everything in between-- this set of K-5 classroom lessons invite students to explore herbs. Students can create custom tea bags while learning why herbs are so transformative for kitchen dishes.
- [Fresh Fruit & Vegetable Program: Broccoli Worksheets](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/get-healthy-clark-county-broccoli-worksheets-2/) - Student worksheets include a broccoli taste test guide, broccoli poetry, broccoli nutrition, and other activities.
- [Vermont Harvest of the Month: Broccoli & Cauliflower](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/vermont-harvest-of-the-month-broccoli-and-cauliflower/) - A collection of information and activities including taste tests, mapping the origin of broccoli, a true/false fact game, and a Brassica matching game.
- [California Harvest of the Month: Broccoli](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/california-harvest-of-the-month-broccoli-2/) - This Harvest of the Month newsletter has activities that give students the opportunity to explore, taste, and learn about the importance of eating broccoli, as well as its origins and how it grows. The newsletter also includes activities that introduce students to phytochemicals and folate.
- [University of Delaware: Herbs & Spices- What goes with what food?](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/university-of-delaware-herbs-spices-what-goes-with-what-food/) - Want to use more culinary herbs in the kitchen, but aren't really sure which herbs go together and what they should be cooked with? This fact sheet has got you covered-- from single herbs to spice blends.
- [B is for Basil: An ABC Book of Herbs and Spices by Dr. Tamara Pizzoli (2021)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/b-is-for-basil-an-abc-book-of-herbs-and-spices-by-dr-tamara-pizzoli-2021/) - From Ancho chili powder to vanilla beans, herbs and spices are one of the ways used all over the world to add a pop of flavor and pizzazz to any plate. This alphabet book visually introduces readers to a multicultural view of how plants and seeds around the world are used to enhance culinary dishes.
- [Homegrown Herbs: A Complete Guide to Growing, Using, and Enjoying More than 100 Herbs by Tammi Hartung (2011)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/homegrown-herbs-a-complete-guide-to-growing-using-and-enjoying-more-than-100-herbs-by-tammi-hartung-2011/) - Enjoy a thriving, fragrant herb garden and use your harvest to bring beauty, flavor, and health to your everyday life. Tammi Hartung provides in-depth profiles of 101 popular herbs, including information on seed selection, planting, maintenance, harvesting, and drying. Hartung also shows you how to use your herbs in a variety of foods, home remedies,
- [My First Book of Growing Food by Duopress Labs (2021)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/my-first-book-of-growing-food-by-duopress-labs-2021/) - My First Book of Growing Food is a beautiful introduction for babies and toddlers to the benefits of growing food, helping them to develop a connection with the natural world.
- [Eccentric Nature: Coriander vs Cilantro- What's the difference? (6:42)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/eccentric-nature-coriander-vs-cilantro-whats-the-difference-642/) - Coriander vs Cilantro - What's the difference? Why does the same plant have two names that are used all the time? Find out by watching this video!
- [Epic Gardening: How to Dehydrate Herbs and Make Your Own Spices (13:30)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/epic-gardening-how-to-dehydrate-herbs-and-make-your-own-spices-1330/) - If you have a bumper crop of herbs and want to experiment with your own spices, this video will show you a simple way to harvest, prepare, and dehydrate herbs. You can mix them into your own spice blends, or preserve them as-is to use for cooking.
- [Food Network: When to Use Dry Herbs vs. Fresh Herbs (2:25)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/food-network-when-to-use-dry-herbs-vs-fresh-herbs-225/) - Michael Symon answers ALL of your herb questions — when you should use fresh vs. dried, when to add each to a dish, how much to use of each, and more!
- [AMES: Herbs and Spices (9:24)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/ames-herbs-and-spices-924/) - This video pairs common herbs and spices with their names, physical appearance, and seeds. Great for connecting names with visual appearances!
- [Atlas Pro: The Geography of Spices and Herbs (12:25)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/atlas-pro-the-geography-of-spices-and-herbs-1225/) - Spices are one of the best part of eating. But just like fruits, every spice has a different story to be told. In this video, we're diving into the geography behind this miracle of nature and human ingenuity.
- [MIgardener: The Difference Between Herbs & Spices (2:22)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/migardener-the-difference-between-herbs-spices-222/) - What makes herbs, herbs and spices, spices? Levi will be breaking down and explaining the difference between herbs and spices.
- [French Guy Cooking: 12 Cooking Herbs every Cook should know about! (7:41)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/french-guy-cooking-12-cooking-herbs-every-cook-should-know-about-741/) - Who are they? How to identify them? What to cook with them? All the answers in this video. Culinary herbs (aka Aromatic herbs) are a perfect way to add flavors, tastes and freshness in a dish.
- [PBS Kids for Parents: Grow an Herb Garden (1:40)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/pbs-kids-for-parents-grow-an-herb-garden-140/) - Learn about the basics of botany and plant growth by growing an herb garden with your child.
- [MIGardener: How to Grow Herbs for FREE From the Grocery Store (14:47)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/migardener-how-to-grow-herbs-for-free-from-the-grocery-store-1447/) - A truly free way to getting plants from the most unsuspecting place - the grocery store.
- [Food Wishes: How to Plant a Culinary Herb Garden! DIY Kitchen Garden (8:04)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/food-wishes-how-to-plant-a-culinary-herb-garden-diy-kitchen-garden-804/) - Learn how to plant a culinary herb garden!
- [Serious Eats: How to Cut Herbs (2:00)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/serious-eats-how-to-cut-herbs-200/) - A video demo of three basic knife skills that everyone should know: the slice, the chiffonade, and the rock chop. Learn these and you'll be ready to garnish at moment's notice!
- [Gordon Ramsay: Gordon's Guide to Herbs (8:19)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/gordon-ramsay-gordons-guide-to-herbs-819/) - Herbs are a vital aspect of cooking, here is a quick guide to some herbs that are easily attainable.
- [Healthy Schools Campaign: Parsley, Sage, Rosemary and Thyme to Talk About Herbs!](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/healthy-schools-campaign-parsley-sage-rosemary-and-thyme-to-talk-about-herbs/) - In this lesson, students explore herbs with a specific emphasis on how senses other than taste (sight, smell, touch) can be used to explore food.
- [Oklahoma Ag in the Classroom: Bring on the Brassica Veggies](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/oklahoma-ag-in-the-classroom-bring-on-the-brassica-veggies-2/) - Students will learn about Brassica vegetables through several activities, which include testing recipes using Brassica vegetables and determining their favorites. The provided readings will introduce students to the health benefits of various vegetables in the Brassica family and other facts such as the origin of different Brassica vegetables.
- [Drexel University: Go for the Green!](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/drexel-university-go-for-the-green-2/) - In this lesson students will learn the importance of vegetables in their diet and their relationship to health. Then, they will prepare and taste a healthy snack.
- [Broccoli Pedigree | PBS (1:58)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/broccoli-pedigree-pbs-4/) - A short video vignette on why we have never stumbled across a wild broccoli.
- [True Food TV: Cauliflower | How Does It Grow? (4:03)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/true-food-tv-cauliflower-how-does-it-grow-4/) - This video discusses the origin of cauliflower, explains that a cauliflower is a bouquet of flowers, and takes you to a commercial farm to demonstrate how they grow cauliflower.
- [True Food TV: Foods That Are Actually EDIBLE FLOWERS (1:41)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/true-food-tv-foods-that-are-actually-edible-flowers-4/) - Even though we call them fruits and vegetables, everything from cauliflower to broccoli, artichoke to fig, are really their plants' flowers.
- [Learning About Broccoli (1:07)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/learning-about-broccoli-4/) - This is a short video demonstrating that we eat the flower buds of the broccoli plant.
- [Bonnie Plants: How to Plant Broccoli Plants (1:14)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/bonnie-plants-how-to-plant-broccoli-plants-4/) - A short informational video on how to plant broccoli and other cold crops.
- [Upper Valley Farm to School Network – Harvesting Broccoli and Cauliflower (4:33)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/upper-valley-farm-to-school-network-harvesting-broccoli-and-cauliflower-4/) - This video explains that the parts of broccoli and cauliflower plants that we eat are flower buds and stems and discusses the nutrients that these plants provide for us.
- [Iowa Ingredient: Growing Cauliflower (4:16)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/iowa-ingredient-growing-cauliflower-3/) - A how-to video for growing cauliflower, from seed to harvest.
- [Vermont’s Harvest of the Month: Cabbage](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/vermonts-harvest-of-the-month-cabbage/) - These harvest lessons are a fun way for students to explore, taste, and learn about cabbage. Students will learn about the origins, nutritional value, life cycle, adaptations, inherited traits, and predator/prey relations of cabbage. Also, students will learn how different cultures prepare cabbage with a taste test of cabbage dishes from different cultures. Students will
- [Bonnie Plants: How Does Your Cabbage Grow?](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/bonnie-plants-how-does-your-cabbage-grow/) - Learn to care for a cabbage plant from seedling to harvest. For 12 weeks students will conduct a scientific investigation by recording, analyzing, and interpreting measurement data from a cabbage plant. If the plants are nurtured and cared for, kids can cultivate and grow giant cabbages, some bigger than a basketball, often tipping the scales at
- [Bonnie Plants: Food Miles](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/bonnie-plants-food-miles/) - In this activity, students will read The Vegetables We Eat by Gail Gibbons. Students will then track the food miles (distance from farm to plate) of many of the fruits and vegetables they eat. The goal of this lesson is to inform students of the benefits of eating self-grown or locally produced fruits and vegetables.
- [Shanleya’s Quest: A Botany Adventure for Kids Ages 9 to 99 by Thomas J. Elpel (2003)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/shanleyas-quest-a-botany-adventure-for-kids-ages-9-to-99-by-thomas-j-epel-2003/) - In a mythical world where time is a liquid that falls as rain upon the land, young Shanleya paddles her canoe out to the tree islands to learn the plant traditions of her people. Each island is home to a separate family of plants and an unforgettable Guardian with lessons to teach about the identification
- [Iowa Department of Public Health: Pick a Better Snack Fact Sheets - Carrots](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/iowa-department-of-public-health-pick-a-better-snack-fact-sheets-carrots-2/) - This site has a colorful printable fact sheet on carrots.
- [Growing Beet Greens from Beet Tops: Time-Lapse (1:33)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/growing-beet-greens-from-beet-tops-time-lapse-2/) - A short-time lapse video covering the growth of beet greens.
- [How to Grow Carrot Tops (6:39)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/how-to-grow-carrot-tops-3/) - A short-time lapse video covering the growth of carrot tops.
- [TESCO: Crunchy Carrots: from Farm to Fork (3:49)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/tesco-crunchy-carrots-from-farm-to-fork-2/) - Watch this video to see the farm-to-fork journey of carrots, from ideal growing conditions to harvesting and production, ready for you to buy in the shops.
- [Bring Back the Farm: Farm to Fork Time-Lapse of Beets (2:06)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/bring-back-the-farm-farm-to-fork-time-lapse-of-beets-2/) - A short-time lapse video covering the growth of beets.
- [Leaves and Petals: Growing Beet Greens from Beet Tops (1:33)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/leaves-and-petals-growing-beet-greens-from-beet-tops/) - A short-time lapse video covering the growth of beet greens.
- [GroVeg: Growing Carrots from Sowing to Harvest (6:20)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/groveg-growing-carrots-from-sowing-to-harvest/) - A how-to video on growing carrots, from sowing to harvest.
- [Upper Valley Farm to School Harvest Lessons: Berries](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/vermont-harvest-of-the-month-berries-2/) - Harvest lessons provide a fun way for classrooms to explore, taste, and learn about eating more fruits and vegetables. Included are lessons covering a variety of subjects including geography, nutrition, reading and listening comprehension, measurement and graphing.
- [Kids Gardening: Eat a Rainbow](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/kids-gardening-eat-a-rainbow/) - This lesson teaches the importance of “eating a rainbow” (a variety of fruits and vegetables). Students will learn about the health benefits of eating a variety of fruits and vegetables. Students will learn the different parts of a plant and that they need to consume at least 5 fruits and vegetables a day. They will
- [Super Healthy Kids: Nutrition Education Game](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/super-healthy-kids-nutrition-education-game-2/) - A game that teaches students about the nutritional value in different-colored fruits and vegetables. Students create a healthy smoothie by rolling teacher-made dice. Each side is a different color, and with each roll of the dice students recite the fruits and vegetables found in those colors and the nutrients found in them. Then, students add
- [Kids Gardening: Exploring Food Preservation](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/kids-gardening-exploring-food-preservation/) - Students learn why and how fresh food can be preserved for later consumption. By exploring preservation methods, both ancient and modern, students can appreciate the climatic and survival challenges faced by people in different places and eras. This lesson includes a easy recipe for Triple Berry Freezer Jam to make in the classroom or at
- [How to Eat a Rainbow: 5 Shades of Nutrients](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/how-to-eat-a-rainbow-5-shades-of-nutrients-4/) - Informative article for teachers and students on what it means to “Eat a Rainbow.”
- [Medical News Today: Everything You Need to Know about Blueberries](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/medical-news-today-everything-you-need-to-know-about-blueberries-4/) - Informative background information for teachers on blueberry facts and nutrition.
- [5 Superfoods That Actually Live Up to Their Hype](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/5-super-foods-that-actually-live-up-to-their-hype-4/) - Everyone has heard that blueberries are one of the "super fruits." This informative article for teachers and students explains the five superfoods, including the blueberry.
- [True Food TV: Blueberry | How Does It Grow? (10:47)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/true-food-tv-blueberry-how-does-it-grow-4/) - Besides showing how the blueberry grows today, this video gives an excellent history of the blueberry.
- [Naturipe: Blueberry Harvesting Process (2:52)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/naturipe-blueberry-harvesting-process-4/) - A virtual field trip to a blueberry orchard and processing plant. Students will see how blueberries are grown, harvested (by hand and machine), and processed.
- [Vermont Harvest of the Month: Beets & Rutabaga](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/vermont-harvest-of-the-month-beets-rutabaga-2/) - Harvest lessons provide a fun way for classrooms to explore, taste, and learn about eating more fruits and vegetables. Included are lessons covering a variety of subjects including nutrition, measurement, graphing, dyeing paper with beet juice, structures of plants, and mapping the origins of beets and rutabaga.
- [New Hampshire Harvest of the Month: Carrots](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/new-hampshire-harvest-of-the-month-carrots/) - Harvest lessons provide a fun way for classrooms to explore, taste, and learn about carrots. Students will observe different carrot varieties and conduct a taste test. They will also learn about the history of carrots and experiment with sprouting a carrot.
- [Reading Pictographs: Tomato Fest](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/reading-pictographs-tomato-fest/) - Summer is here, and farmers are busy picking tomatoes! Kids practice reading a simple pictograph to help Mr. Farmer figure out how many tomatoes he picked during his harvest in this math worksheet. Kids get to practice reading and interpreting graphs and answering word problems. Remember: each tomato in the graph stands for 5 tomatoes
- [National Ag in the Classroom: Pizza Time](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/national-ag-in-the-classroom-pizza-time/) - This lesson uses pizza as a basis for learning about agriculture, geography, and mathematics. Student activities include "Fabulous Fractions and Pizza Probability", "Pizza in Real Time", "Pizza Math", and "Cracker Pizzas".
- [The Food Timeline](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/the-food-timeline/) - Ever wonder how the ancient Romans fed their armies? What the pioneers cooked along the Oregon Trail? Who invented the potato chip...and why? Most foods are not invented; they evolve.
- [Center for Ecoliteracy: Nourishing Students: Posters](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/center-for-ecoliteracy-nourishing-students-posters-13/) - Display these posters in kitchens, cafeterias, classrooms, and during after-school programs as a fun and engaging way to promote fresh fruits, vegetables, and healthy eating. This set of free, downloadable full-color posters features wildlife animals with the following fruit or vegetable: Radish, Strawberry, Grape, Tomato, Orange.
- [GroVeg: Ways of Ripening Green Tomatoes (3:32)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/groveg-ways-of-ripening-green-tomatoes-2/) - Explains multiple ways of ripening green tomatoes.
- [Super Sprowtz: What's So Special About A Tomato? (5:44)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/super-sprowtz-whats-so-special-about-a-tomato-2/) - Todd the Tomato wonders whether his super safe superpowers are just as incredible as the rest of the Sprowtz team. (5:44)
- [Farm Bureau: My American Farm](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/farm-bureau-my-american-farm/) - My American Farm is an educational game platform used to engage students in American agriculture. This free site offers agriculturally-themed games and more than 100 free educator resources such as ag lesson plans, activity sheets and comics. Students will discover the amazing world of agriculture as you build farm equipment, create your own avatar, travel
- [Garden-Based Learning Distance Teaching Resources](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/garden-based-learning-distance-teaching-resources/) - This is a growing collection of online resources including lessons, videos, read-alouds, and videos.
- [The Herbal Alphabet by Rachael Rose Zoller (2023)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/the-herbal-alphabet-by-rachael-rose-zoller-2023/) - This book offers a gentle introduction to the letters of the alphabet, while also introducing over 50 common medicinal herbs to children. We hope "The Herbal Alphabet" plants a seed into the minds of children that will germinate and grow into a lifelong interest of the plants and herbs that grow around them.
- [Walking the World in Wonder: A Children's Herbal by Ellen Evert Hopman (2000)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/walking-the-world-in-wonder-a-childrens-herbal-by-ellen-evert-hopman-2000/) - Introduce children to the magic of using herbs for healing, cooking, and nature crafts and inspire a lifelong interest in the natural world.
- [The Complete Medicinal Herbal: A Practical Guide to the Healing Properties of Herbs by Penelope Ody (2017)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/the-complete-medicinal-herbal-a-practical-guide-to-the-healing-properties-of-herbs-by-penelope-ody-2017/) - Here is a full-color guide to the healing properties of herbs, with more than 120 medicinal herbs and their therapeutic properties included. Penelope Ody’s guide is essential for natural healthy enthusiasts and herbalists.
- [The Ugly Vegetables by Grace Lin (2001)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/the-ugly-vegetables-by-grace-lin-2001/) - In this charming story about celebrating differences a Chinese-American girl wishes for a garden of bright flowers instead of one full of bumpy, ugly, vegetables.
- [Pumpkin Circle: The Story of a Garden by George Levenson (2002)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/pumpkin-circle-the-story-of-a-garden-by-george-levenson-2002/) - We can be sure of this: It's a circle without end. It's pumpkin seeds to pumpkins to pumpkin seeds again! This treat of a picture book comes cloaked in the colors of fall. Bouncy verse and glowing photographs show a backyard pumpkin patch move through its natural cycle-a bug's eye and a bird's high view
- [How a Seed Grows by Helene J. Jordan (2015)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/how-a-seed-grows-by-helene-j-jordan-2015/) - This is a clear and appealing environmental science book for early elementary age kids, both at home and in the classroom. Plus it includes a find out more activity section with a simple experiment encouraging kids to discover what a seed needs to grow.
- [A Seed Is Sleepy: Nature Books for Kids, Environmental Science for Kids by Sylvia Long (2014)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/a-seed-is-sleepy-nature-books-for-kids-environmental-science-for-kids-by-sylvia-long-2014/) - Part of the incredible six-book Nature Books series from artist Sylvia Long and author Dianna Hutts Aston, A Seed is Sleepy introduces children to a fascinating array of seed and plant facts. Turn each page to explore the amazing world of these garden wonders through watercolor illustrations that bring to life nature landscapes filled with seeds, flowers,
- [Good Enough to Eat: A Kid's Guide to Food and Nutrition by Lizzy Rockwell (2009)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/good-enough-to-eat-a-kids-guide-to-food-and-nutrition-by-lizzy-rockwell-2009/) - Good Enough to Eat is one of a kind: the only guide to kids' nutrition written especially for kids. A practical, hands-on tool for families who want to eat a healthy diet, this book explains nutrition from carrots to cookies.
- [Florida Ag in the Classroom Resources](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/florida-ag-in-the-classroom-resources/) - This site gives you links for their three curricula: Gardening for Nutrition, Gardening for Grades, STEMming Up Gardening. You can download these full-color curricula and/or request hardcopies of these resources. These beautiful teacher guides will arrive at your door in a week totally free of charge. There are links for Make and Take Activities that
- [Louisiana Harvest of the Month Materials and Resources](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/louisiana-harvest-of-the-month-materials-and-resources/) - Louisiana K-12 schools and after-school programs can register for Louisiana Harvest of the Month free-of-charge at any point during the school year. Registered sites will receive a packet of printed materials including posters, Louisiana-grown produce seasonality charts, and "I Tried It" stickers. Resources for each Harvest of the Month can be found at this site
- [Louisiana Harvest of Month Taste Test Guide](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/louisiana-harvest-of-month-taste-test-guide/) - Students are often reluctant to try new foods. Taste tests introduce new menu items in a way that increases familiarity with healthy food choices, involves the school community, and builds a culture of trying new foods. This guide discusses benefits of taste tests and tips for running a successful taste test.
- [North America Pollinator Protection Campaign (NAPPC): Nature’s Partners Pollinators, Plants, and You – A comprehensive Pollinator Curriculum for grades 3-6](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/north-america-pollinator-protection-campaign-nappc-natures-partners-pollinators-plants-and-you-a-comprehensive-pollinator-curriculum-for-grades-3-6/) - This 126-page curriculum is designed to educate young people about 1) pollinators and the important role they play in providing many of the foods we eat and the plant fiber used in our clothing and household goods, and 2) ways they can help pollinators survive and flourish by protecting and creating pollinator friendly habitat.
- [Weather STEM: Louisiana Climate](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/weather-stem-louisiana-climate/) - Weather STEM has a many electronic lessons connected to weather besides Louisiana Climate. This is a free resource during the COVID 19 pandemic.
- [Pollination Partnership: Free Downloadable Signs:](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/pollination-partnership-free-downloadable-signs/) - 12”x18” signs “Pollinator Garden” and “Pollinator Habitat” and a 14.35”x16” sign “WEEDS it’s the BEES KNEES!”
- [Farmer Will Allen and the Growing Table by Jacqueline Briggs Martin (2013)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/farmer-will-allen-and-the-growing-table-by-jacqueline-briggs-martin-2013/) - Will Allen is no ordinary farmer. A former basketball star, he's as tall as a truck, and he can hold a cabbage—or a basketball—in one hand. But what is most special about Farmer Will is that he can see what others can't see. When he looked at an abandoned city lot in Milwaukee, he saw
- [Alex McGreen and the Tale of the Mysterious Kale (2018)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/alex-mcgreen-and-the-tale-of-the-mysterious-kale-2018/) - Alex McGreen and the Tale of the Mysterious Kale" is an explosive tale of how a ten-year-old girl saves her fifth grade science class with kale. It mixes fiction with real world threats and shows that anyone at any age can cause a healthy food movement. This easy reader is all about food, innovation and
- [California Ag in the Classroom: Lettuce](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/california-foundation-for-agriculture-in-the-classroom-lettuce/) - A fact and activity sheet on lettuce. Lettuce and other leafy greens can be grown from a cutting. Students will design a science experiment to observe the phenomenon, then research and find out why it works and what plants need to grow.
- [Kids Gardening: Edible Landscaping](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/kids-gardening-edible-landscaping-2/) - Interested in starting a food garden with your students, but can’t find space for a traditional vegetable garden or fruit orchard? Try edible landscaping! Students will investigate the ornamental properties of lettuce to expand their perceptions of plant material that can be used in landscapes.
- [Kids Gardening: Let There Be Light](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/kids-gardening-let-there-be-light/) - Students will learn about how light is important to plants, and how both quality and quantity of light affect plant growth. Students will also design and conduct experiments using grow lights to demonstrate the impact of variations in light on plant growth. From this they will draw conclusions about the best and most efficient source
- [Fresh Fruit & Vegetable Program: Salad Greens Worksheets](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/fresh-fruit-vegetable-program-salad-greens-worksheets-2/) - Taste-test worksheets for salad greens along with coloring sheets and other lessons organized by grade level.
- [Arizona State University: Radish Germination and Inquiry](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/arizona-state-university-radish-germination-and-inquiry/) - Introduce students to germination, plant needs and how to set up a scientific experiment. Radish seed germination will be the focus as students choose a problem to investigate, design and conduct an experiment, then make observations and a conclusion. Note: Students are required to calculate the percentage of germination. Calculating percentage is introduced in Grade
- [Food Corps: Rocks to Radishes – Understanding the Food System](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/food-corps-rocks-to-radishes-understanding-the-food-system/) - Students will make the connection between their food sources and geology. They will make the connection between the origins of food in nature and understand the important actors and stages involved from seed to fork. Students will develop a concept of what a “food system” is.
- [California Ag in the Classroom: Spinach](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/california-foundation-for-agriculture-in-the-classroom-spinach/) - A fact and activity sheet on spinach. Spinach is packed with nutrients, easy to prepare and tasty too! In fact, spinach can be prepared many different ways. This activity will encourage students to add spinach to their diets. Students will compare the visual appearance, taste, texture, and smell of fresh and steamed spinach.
- [Cornell Garden-Based Learning: Campaign for Salad](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/cornell-garden-based-learning-campaign-for-salad/) - Adapt this lesson and have students elect “candidates” to “represent” salad in their own small garden plot. Students select specific criteria such as days to maturity, taste, and ease of growing and research greens and other salad fixings using seed catalogs. Next they create campaign posters, slogans, and speeches and organize a vote.
- [New Hampshire Harvest of the Month: Kale](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/new-hampshire-harvest-of-the-month-kale-harvest-lessons-2/) - A variety of lessons to explore, taste, and learn about kale. Activities include learning about plant parts, making a massaged kale salad, and mapping the history of kale.
- [Vermont Harvest of the Month: Kale](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/vermont-harvest-of-the-month-kale-classroom-connections-2/) - Includes two lessons: The Autobiography of Kale (English) and Parts of a Leaf (Science). Have students imagine they are a kale plant and describe their life from seed to plate. This is a great opportunity to discuss the life cycle of a plant, as it lives through the seasons. Then have students draw and label
- [Fresh Fruit & Vegetable Program: Spinach Worksheets](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/fresh-fruit-vegetable-program-spinach-worksheets-2/) - Taste-test worksheets for spinach along with coloring sheets and other lessons organized by grade level.
- [California Foundation for Agriculture in the Classroom: Mushrooms](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/california-foundation-for-agriculture-in-the-classroom-mushrooms/) - A fact and activity sheet on mushrooms.This resource contains a mushroom dissection activity!
- [Do Mushrooms Have Roots? A Lesson on How Mushrooms Grow (4:13)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/do-mushrooms-have-roots-a-lesson-on-how-mushrooms-grow/) - The answer is ‘No’, but they do have a wonderful root-like structure called mycelium. (4:13)
- [The Mushroom Fan Club by Elise Gravel (2018)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/the-mushroom-fan-club-by-elise-gravel-2018/) - This book takes the reader on a tour of the forest floor mushroom hunting. Appeared on Best of 2018 lists from Quill & Quire and the Globe and Mail
- [National Ag in the Classroom: Get Popping!](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/get-popping/) - This lesson from National Agriculture in the Classroom allows students to discover how popcorn is grown and explore the phenomenon of how popcorn pops. Teach students how seeds are planted, the germination process, and more.
- [How to Grow a School Garden: A Complete Guide for Parents and Teachers (2010)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/how-to-grow-a-school-garden-a-complete-guide-for-parents-and-teachers-2010/) - It's all here: developing the concept, planning, fund-raising, organizing, designing the space, preparing the site, working with parents and schools, teaching in the garden, planting, harvesting, and even cooking, with kid-friendly recipes and year-round activities.
- [The Biography of Corn (How Did That Get Here?) by L Michelle Nielsen (2007)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/the-biography-of-corn-how-did-that-get-here-by-l-michelle-nielsen-2007/) - Maize, or com, was the staple food of many early cultures in South America, Mesoamerica, and the Caribbean. The Biography of Corn will teach young readers how the farming of corn spread to the rest of the world and how corn may be one answer to today's problem of fossil fuel consumption.
- [Square Foot Gardening with Kids (2014)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/square-foot-gardening-with-kids-2014/) - The easy geometry of the gridded box breaks the complex world of gardening into digestible bites for enthusiastic young learners, and the sequence of tasks required to grow plants from seeds is repeatable and reassuring.
- [Outdoor Science Lab (2016)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/outdoor-science-lab-2016/) - 52 family-friendly physics, chemistry, and biology labs designed to get you outside.
- [NC Farm Bureau Ag in the Classroom: Overfishing and Aquaculture    ](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/overfishing-and-aquaculture/) - In this lesson, students will discuss the diverse types of fish and seafood that can be found in an ecosystem. Students will compare wild-caught and farm-raised aquaculture systems and determine how overfishing can damage the delicate balance of the ecosystem.
- [Louisiana Harvest of the Month: Dress a fish        ](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/louisiana-harvest-of-the-month-dress-a-fish/) - In this lesson, students identify the anatomy of fish using everyday objects. Students will discuss how fish have adapted according to their environment and how these adaptations have helped them. Lastly, the lesson has students compare the physical properties between fish and other animals.
- [Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries: Explore a fish ](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/explore-a-fish/) - In this lesson, students will identify the characteristics of a fish—both internally and externally. Students will describe the shape and function of the different fish organs.
- [Arizona Department of Education: Oranges](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/arizona-department-of-education-oranges-3/) - Students will assess personal need for nutrients found in oranges. Students will also plan healthy meals and snacks that incorporate oranges. Oranges Handout Oranges Slides
- [SNAP-Ed. Washington State University Extension: All About Blueberries Brochure](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/snap-ed-washington-state-university-extension-all-about-blueberries-brochure/) - This brochure covers everything about blueberries from selection, preparation, recipe suggestions, and health benefits!
- [Arizona Department of Education: Strawberries](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/arizona-department-of-education-strawberries-3/) - Students will describe the role of nutrients found in strawberries. Students will also understand where and how strawberries are grown. Strawberries Handout Strawberries Presentation
- [Arizona Department of Education: Sweet Potatoes](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/arizona-department-of-education-sweet-potatoes-3/) - Students will assess personal need for nutrients found in sweet potatoes while planning healthy meals and snacks that incorporate sweet potato. Sweet Potato Handout Sweet Potato Presentation
- [Arizona Department of Education: Broccoli](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/arizona-department-of-education-broccoli-3/) - Through this lesson, students will assess personal need for nutrients found in broccoli. Students will also have the opportunity to plan healthy meals and snacks that incorporate broccoli. Broccoli Handout Broccoli Presentation
- [Arizona Department of Education: Carrots](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/arizona-department-of-education-carrots-3/) - Through this lesson, students will assess personal need for nutrients found in carrots. They will then have the opportunity to plan healthy meals and snacks that incorporate carrots. Carrots Handout Carrots Presentation
- [Arizona Department of Health: Cauliflower](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/arizona-department-of-health-cauliflower/) - Through this lesson, students will assess personal need for nutrients found in cauliflower. Students will also have the opportunity to plan healthy meals and snacks that incorporate cauliflower. Cauliflower Handout Cauliflower Presentation
- [Arizona Department of Education: Cucumbers](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/arizona-department-of-education-cucumbers-3/) - Through this lesson, students will assess personal need for nutrients found in cucumbers. Students will have also have the opportunity to plan healthy meals and snacks that incorporate cucumbers. Cucumber Handout Cucumber Presentation
- [Arizona Department of Education: Pumpkins](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/arizona-department-of-education-pumpkins-3/) - Through this lesson, students will assess personal need for nutrients found in pumpkin. Students will also have the opportunity to plan healthy meals and snacks that incorporate pumpkin. Pumpkin Handout Pumpkin Presentation
- [Arizona Department of Education: Tomato](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/arizona-department-of-education-tomato-3/) - In this lesson, students will assess personal need for nutrients found in tomatoes. Students will also have the opportunity to plan healthy meals and snacks that incorporate tomatoes. Tomato Handout Tomato Presentation
- [Arizona Department of Education: Watermelon Radish](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/arizona-department-of-education-watermelon-radish-3/) - Through this lesson, students will assess personal need for nutrients found in watermelon radishes. Students will also have the opportunity to plan healthy meals and snacks that incorporate watermelon radishes. Watermelon Radish Handout Watermelon Radish Presentation
- [Ag in the Classroom: Serious Cereal Science](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/ag-in-the-classroom-serious-cereal-science/) - Through completing this lesson, students will develop an appreciation for the extensive materials and career fields provided by agriculture, specifically as related to cereal grain production, processing, and consumption. Activities include playing a game in which students become agronomy specialists, mapping the top grain-producing states, and watching videos about careers related to grain production.
- [LUMCON: Your Coastal Classroom Activity Book ](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/your-coastal-classroom-activity-book/) - This activity book includes several coloring sheets and activities that deal with the unique ecosystem of Louisiana’s marshes. These items also include the shrimp life cycle information, including how it begins life, moves into estuary out to the Gulf of Mexico.
- [NOAA: Coastal Activity Book     ](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/noaa-coastal-activity-book/) - This activity book includes several coloring sheets and activities that deal with the unique animals that live in Louisiana’s marshes.
- [Shrimp For Kids by Rachel Smith (2015)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/shrimp-for-kids-by-rachel-smith-2015/) - This is a nonfiction book that discusses how shrimp act, where they live, the history of shrimp and humans, and more.
- [LUMCON: What are you tasting?](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/what-are-you-tasting/) - In this lesson, students will analyze the impacts that outside environmental factors can impact the taste quality of shrimp. Students will create a hypothesis then test this by collecting and analyzing data.
- [Glorious Grasses : The Grains (Plants We Eat) by Meredith Sayles Hughes (1998)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/glorious-grasses-the-grains-plants-we-eat-by-meredith-sayles-hughes/) - Discusses how humans have cultivated and used various grains, including wheat, rice, corn, millet, oats, barley, and rye, and the nutritional value of these cereal products, and offers recipes
- [Think Rice: Explore the U.S. Rice Industry](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/think-rice-explore-the-u-s-rice-industry/) - Visit rice fields & mills to discover the U.S.-grown rice difference in this chef-hosted virtual tour.
- [How It's Made: Rice (5:04)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/how-its-made-rice/) - Rice is arguably the most popular food on Earth. Here's how they make it on a global scale
- [Rice- How Does it Grow? (Part one) (15:58)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/rice-how-does-it-grow-part-one/) - Flooded rice paddies have become a big problem for our planet. Meet a farmer going against the current, growing dryland (or upland) rice in a regenerative, sustainable, small-scale practice.
- [Kernels of Truth: Everybody Cooks Rice Cooperative Lesson](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/everybody-cooks-rice-cooperative-lesson/) - In this multi-day lesson, students will work together in groups to learn about the economic aspects of growing, harvesting, and consuming products, using themes from Norah Dooley’s Everybody Cooks Rice. Each student will be responsible for an individual choice assignment. This assignment will be selected from a given list of options. Students will be responsible
- [Ag in the Classroom: More Than One Grain of Rice](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/ag-in-the-classroom-more-than-one-grain-of-rice-2/) - Students investigate the cultivation and identify the parts of rice by reading One Grain of Rice by Demi and removing the hull, bran, and germ from grains of rice
- [Ag in the Classroom: Wild Rice](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/ag-in-the-classroom-wild-rice/) - Students explore the life cycle of wild rice, compare the steps of the traditional Native wild rice harvest with a cultivated wild rice harvest, and create their own wild rice bowls.
- [Pilot Light: Growing and Eating Food Around the World- The Story of Rice](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/growing-and-eating-food-around-the-world-the-story-of-rice-2/) - Students will learn about food sources and origins by watching how rice is grown and cooked in different ways around the world and then writing a story about the journey of a grain of rice from field to plate from the point of view of the rice.
- [U.S Rice in the Classroom Workbook](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/u-s-rice-in-the-classroom-workbook/) - Developed by USA Rice and Chartwells for National Nutrition Month, this fun-filled workbook will get your students excited about healthy foods, including U.S.-grown rice. The book is perfect for 4th to 6th graders and includes educational puzzles, games and surprising facts that explain the history and science of rice, farming and nutrition. Recipes and kid-friendly
- [A Wonderland Garden: The Collard Green Boy! by Cynthia Robinson-Bell (2014)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/a-wonderland-garden-the-collard-green-boy-by-cynthia-robinson-bell-2014/) - This is a short fairytale story about an adolescent vegetable boy name Collard Green Boy. Collard Boy learns many valuable lessons. 1.That its okay to be different. Meanwhile this book explores the many adventures of growing up. 2. Facing rejection. 3. Leaving his comfort zone in "A Wonderland Garden." This book also introduces youths that
- [Down To Earth: How Kids Help Feed the World by Nikki Tate (2013)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/down-to-earth-how-kids-help-feed-the-world-by-nikki-tate-2013/) - From a balcony garden with pots of lettuce to a farm with hundreds of cows, kids can pitch in to bring the best and freshest products to their families' tables―and to market. Loaded with accessible information about the many facets of farming, Down to Earth takes a close look at everything from what an egg carton tells
- [Runaway Radish by Janice Levy (2008)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/runaway-radish-by-janice-levy-2008/) - Don Pedro wants to care the best radish sculpture for the Nigh of the Radishes. One radish won't cooperate. Written in a style reminicent of the Gingerbread Man. Based on the annual festival in Oaxaca, Mexico
- [Green Power: Leaf & Flower Vegetables (Plants We Eat) by Meredith Sayles Hughes (2001)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/green-power-leaf-flower-vegetables-plants-we-eat-by-meredith-sayles-hughes-2001/) - Describes the history, growing requirements, uses, and food value of various leafy green vegetables and vegetable flowers, including cabbage, broccoli, artichokes, spinach, Belgian endive, and lettuce. Includes recipes.
- [Blue Potatoes, Orange Tomatoes by Rosalind Creasy (1994)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/blue-potatoes-orange-tomatoes-by-rosalind-creasy-1994/) - Young gardeners learn everything about growing fruits and vegetables in a host of unexpected colors, in a guide that includes simple planting tips, special recipes, and full-color illustrations for easy identification
- [FoodMASTER: Growing It](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/foodmaster-growing-it/) - Students will learn about growing a garden, including the importance of the soil pH. They will test soil pH as well as grown spinach, observing changes over 5 weeks.
- [FoodMASTER: Measurement](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/foodmaster-measurement/) - Students will explore measurements and fractions by planning a potato plot. They will also observe how a potato grows and adjusts to its environment and record observations over a 4-week period.
- [FoodMASTER: Vegetables](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/foodmaster-vegetables/) - Students will learn about the nutrition and science of cooking vegetables. In class, they will make a healthy snack, test acid and bases in vegetable cooking, and try out their scientific soup. At home, they can learn how to cook carrots and make Silly Chili. Teacher Edition Student Edition
- [Potatoes on Rooftops: Farming in the City by Hadley Dyer (2012)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/potatoes-on-rooftops-farming-in-the-city-by-hadley-dyer-2012/) - From high school students to high-rise dwellers, people are discovering innovative ways to grow fresh, healthy, and delicious fruit and vegetables at home, in community gardens, and at school. This brisk, informative overview explains how farming in the city is not only fun, but also important for the planet.
- [Blue Potatoes, Orange Tomatoes by Rosalind Creasy (1994)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/blue-potatoes-orange-tomatoes-by-rosalind-creasy-1994-2/) - An introduction to organic gardening which explains how to grow a cornucopia of fruits and vegetables in unexpected colors, outlining simple guidelines for planning, planting, caring for, and troubleshooting a rainbow garden. Also includes some special recipes.
- [Sauerkraut by Kelly Jones (2019)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/sauerkraut-by-kelly-jones-2019/) - HD Schenk is a maker--an inventor, someone who builds cool stuff. He's got a plan for the summer: he'll build his own computer and enter it in the county fair. Then everyone will know who he is and what he can do. To earn enough money for the parts he'll need, HD has promised to
- [You Wouldn’t Want to Live Without Vegetables! By Alex Woolf (2016)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/you-wouldnt-want-to-live-without-vegetables-by-alex-woolf-2016/) - Vegetables provide us with essential vitamins and minerals that make our bodies healthier and stop us from getting sick. When someone mentions spinach, broccoli or kale, do you think YUCK? Why do we need these foods and what would the world be like without them? Learn how vegetables are grown and cultivated, and the often-inspired
- [The Nitty-Gritty Gardening Book by Kari A. Cornell (2015)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/the-nitty-gritty-gardening-book-by-kari-a-cornell-2015/) - Grow your own fruits, vegetables, and flowers! Become a gardener in any season with these fun and easy projects. Colorful photographs and simple step-by-step drawings make each project easy to follow for gardening success. Ready to get your hands dirty and your garden growing?
- [Kids Around the World Cook! By Arlette N. Braman (2000)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/kids-around-the-world-cook-by-arlette-n-braman-2000/) - Make delicious foods and discover something about different cultures What do kids in Jamaica eat for breakfast? How can you make a delicious loaf of challah bread? Who created the first chocolate chip cookie? Let your curiosity--and appetite--run wild while you learn how to make scrumptious delicacies from cultures across the globe.
- [Crayfish by Phyllis W. Grimm (2000)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/crayfish-by-phyllis-w-grimm-2000/) - Describes the physical characteristics, behaviors such as the search for food and eating habits, method of reproduction, habitat, and survival challenges of this group of crustaceans.
- [Crabs, Crayfishes, and Their Relatives by Beth Blaxland (2002)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/crabs-crayfishes-and-their-relatives-by-beth-blaxland-2002/) - Defines crustaceans, such as slaters and freshwater crayfishes, and describes their physical characteristics, life cycles, habitats, senses, food and means of self-defense.
- [The Garden Classroom: Bug Census](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/the-garden-classroom-bug-census-2/) - In this activity, based upon the Bug Census activity outlined in The Garden Classroom, students survey specific areas in the school garden or other outdoor areas. Groups of students record and count the insect biodiversity in the area and then report their findings back to the class. The class is challenged to use
- [Kids Gardening: Object-Based Storytelling in the Garden](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/kids-gardening-object-based-storytelling-in-the-garden-2/) - Objects evoke memories, emotions, and ideas and can be used as inspiration to express our thoughts and feelings. In this lesson, young gardeners use objects they find in the garden or in a natural space to help them create a story that shares a lived experience. Consider having students create a gallery walk within
- [Day in the Life of a Louisiana Crawfish Farmer (13:51)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/day-in-the-life-of-a-louisiana-crawfish-farmer/) - Join Kara and Nate as they learn all about the crawfishing industry-- from pulling mudbugs out of the pond to serving them up at a boil!
- [Gulf Coast Seafood- Behind the Scenes: The Gulf Coast Shrimp Industry (5:59)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/gulf-coast-seafood-behind-the-scenes-the-gulf-coast-shrimp-industry/) - “Shrimping is a way of life here,” says this third-generation shrimper. Learn more about the Gulf Cost shrimp industry in this behind-the-scenes video.
- [6 Citrus Varieties Multi Grafted onto One Fruit Cocktail Tree! (4:29)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/6-citrus-varieties-multi-grafted-onto-one-fruit-cocktail-tree-429/) - A multi-grafted fruit cocktail citrus tree featuring tangerine, Meyer lemon, calamansi, Tahitian lime, kumquat, and kaffir lime.
- [Different Types of Eggplants](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/different-types-of-eggplants/) - From Japanese to Italian to Thai, read about all the different types of eggplants people are growing around the world.
- [How to Grow Eggplants - Complete Growing Guide (11:27)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/how-to-grow-eggplants-complete-growing-guide-1127/) - In this growing guide we will be talking all about eggplants! When to tell if they are ripe, how to fertilize, when to fertilize, how much to water them, temperature requirements, and spacing.
- [Mushrooms in Schools: Virtual Farm Tour](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/mushrooms-in-schools-virtual-farm-tour/) - Students will make inferences and predict that we will be learning about mushrooms. They will then explore the steps of the mushroom growing process. I Notice, I Wonder Handout Mushroom Photo Walk Farm to Table Handout Farm to Table Answer Key Powerpoint
- [Mushrooms in Schools: Classifying Mushrooms](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/mushrooms-in-schools-classifying-mushrooms/) - Following the completion of the virtual farm tour lesson, students will learn about the different types of mushrooms and will use the five senses to describe their characteristics and attributes. Students will also explore the health benefits of mushrooms and how they promote environmental sustainability. Name that Mushroom ppt Enjoy the Mighty Mushroom Handout
- [Mushrooms in Schools: Cooking with Mushrooms.](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/mushrooms-in-schools-cooking-with-mushrooms/) - Students will use their understanding of equivalent fractions to solve problems, then will help the kitchen staff prepare a mushroom avocado quesadilla recipe. Cooking with Mushrooms ppt Case of the Missing Measurement cup Activity Sheet (3rd grade) Case of the Missing Measurement cup Activity Sheet (4th grade) Case of the Missing Measurement cup Activity
- [How Does it Grow? Mushrooms (3:49)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/how-does-it-grow-mushrooms-349/) - Get to know mushrooms -- the mysterious food that suffers from a case of mistaken identity.
- [SciShowKids- Fungi: Why Mushrooms Are Awesome (3:48)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/scishowkids-fungi-why-mushrooms-are-awesome-348/) - What's something that's neither vegetable or meat, digests food on the outside of its body, glows and the dark, and can go on top of your pizza? The amazing mushroom!
- [Maryland Farm & Harvest: How Watermelons are Harvested (5:31)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/maryland-farm-harvest-how-watermelons-are-harvested-531/) - Farmer Carville Mace is working hard at Foxleigh Farm to bring in the last of the watermelon harvest. With a quick recap of how they planted their fields with this iconic summer fruit, we see just how much the melons have grown.
- [PBS NewsHour: Tiger shrimp invade Louisiana waters (3:18)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/pbs-newshour-tiger-shrimp-invade-louisiana-waters-318/) - An invasive species known as tiger shrimp have been spotted in the Gulf of Mexico over the last six years. Charlie Whinham talks with shrimpers and researchers about how these huge shrimp could cause big problems for Louisiana's multi-billion dollar industry.
- [National Geographic: Thanks to Shrimp, These Waters Stay Fresh and Clean (3:45)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/national-geographic-thanks-to-shrimp-these-waters-stay-fresh-and-clean-345/) - In this short film by Freshwaters Illustrated, dive into a busy tropical stream ecosystem and learn how shrimp, crabs, and other invertebrates are creating a nutrient-rich environment for wildlife to flourish and humans to enjoy.
- [American Agricultural Technology: Harvest and Process Millions of Tons of Sweet Corn (8:01)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/american-agricultural-technology-harvest-and-process-millions-of-tons-of-sweet-corn-801/)
- [TED-Ed: The history of the world according to corn (5:22)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/ted-ed-the-history-of-the-world-according-to-corn/) - Trace the 9,000 year old history of the domestication of corn, or maize, and its effects on global agriculture.
- [Maryland Farm & Harvest: The Difference Between SWEET Corn & FIELD Corn (4:43)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/maryland-farm-harvest-the-difference-between-sweet-corn-field-corn-443/) - Did you know there's a big difference between the corn you eat on the cob and the corn that's made into cornmeal? Al Spoler stops by Hopkins Produce in Havre de Grace and shows us the difference between sweet corn (which you eat fresh, frozen, or canned) and field corn (which is dried out and
- [FRESHFARM FoodPrints: Nutritious and Delicious](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/freshfarm-foodprints-nutritious-and-delicious/) - The purpose of this lesson is for students to understand the value of eating food that is both nutritious and delicious. Students will identify foods they consider to be nutritious and delicious and design a snack they would enjoy eating. They will also analyze the vitamins in a school lunch menu and search for the hidden
- [FRESHFARM FoodPrints: Investigating Plant Traits](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/freshfarm-foodprints-investigating-plant-traits/) - The purpose of this lesson is for students to understand that all plants have characteristics that they inherit from their parents. Students will compare traits among pumpkins, search for plants with traits that support survival in the garden and imagine the offspring of a number of different plants based on the traits they observe.
- [California Academy of Sciences: Flowers Seeking Pollinators](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/california-academy-of-sciences-flowers-seeking-pollinators/) - In this activity, students learn about plant reproduction and use real data to construct explanations about which flowers are the most attractive to different pollinators. Flower Diagram (1 or 2 per group) Pollinator Profile cards (1 or 2 sets for class) Pollinator Data sheet (1 per student) Constructing Explanations sheet (1 per student) Imaginary Garden cards (optional – 1
- [UGA: Pollen Relay Race](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/uga-pollen-relay-race/) - In this activity, students explore how a honeybee hive works through a role-play relay race.
- [Florida Ag in the Classroom: Seed Surgeon](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/florida-ag-in-the-classroom-seed-surgeon/) - Compare and contrast the anatomy of different types of legume seeds. Students will use their powers of observations to identify the four main parts of a bean and then work collectively to determine the functions of those parts.
- [Oregon Harvest for Schools: Carrot Compare](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/oregon-harvest-for-schools-carrot-compare/) - Working with food service staff, a local farmer, or a trip to the farmers market, gather a variety of carrots for your class to measure and compare. Try to find out where the carrots were grown, variety names, and any other information that might be of interest to your students. Working in teams, students will
- [California Foundation for Agriculture in the Classroom: Carrots](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/california-foundation-for-agriculture-in-the-classroom-carrots/) - A fact and activity sheet on carrots. Grow boxes are used where the soil is in poor condition or where weather is such that it is difficult to grow crops. Pilgrims used grow boxes on the Mayflower. Students will grow carrots in grow boxes and record growth and other observations in a journal.
- [New Hampshire Harvest of the Month: Beets and Rutabagas Harvest Lessons](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/new-hampshire-harvest-of-the-month-beets-and-rutabagas-harvest-lessons-2/) - A variety of lessons to explore, taste, and learn about beets.
- [Science Journal for Kids: What kinds of landscapes keep bees healthy?](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/science-journal-for-kids-what-kinds-of-landscapes-keep-bees-healthy/) - Bees are vital pollinators and play an integral role to the environment. Bees’ habitats play a vital role in their success. This lesson plan allows students to analyze what makes a high-quality bee habitat and to examine some of the challenges bees are facing. Lesson Plan PDF Student Handout What kinds of landscapes keep bees
- [Fresh Fruit & Vegetable Program: Carrot Worksheets](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/fresh-fruit-vegetable-program-carrot-worksheets-2/) - Taste-test worksheets for carrots along with coloring sheets and other lessons organized by grade level.
- [Vermont Harvest of the Month: Carrots Classroom Connections](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/vermont-harvest-of-the-month-carrots-classroom-connections-2/) - Includes two lessons: Pickling Carrots (Science) and Carrot Life Cycle Stories (English).
- [Louisiana Crawfish Co. Our Process (2:23)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/louisiana-crawfish-co-our-process-223/) - Take a look at the process Louisiana Crawfish Co undertakes to get crawfish from the pond to your table every season!
- [NOVA: Extracting Colors](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/oregon-harvest-for-schools-extracting-colors/) - Adapt this lesson from NOVA to explore plant-based pigments and the creation of ink with students. In this activity, students will use natural ingredients from well-known foods to make four different dyes and will investigate the pigments responsible for creating the colors in those dyes.
- [New Hampshire Harvest of the Month: Berries Harvest Lessons](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/new-hampshire-harvest-of-the-month-berries-harvest-lessons-2/) - A variety of lessons to explore, taste, and learn about berries.
- [Vermont Harvest of the Month: Berries](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/vermont-harvest-of-the-month-berries-4/) - A variety of lessons to explore, taste, and learn about berries.
- [Oregon Harvest for Schools: Broccoli Beats](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/oregon-harvest-for-schools-broccoli-beats/) - Play “I Feel Good” by James Brown and ask students to describe how James Brown could have adapted his classic soul song to be about broccoli. Share facts from the Louisiana Harvest of the Month Broccoli poster with students to get students thinking about the many benefits eating broccoli can have for our bodies.
- [Oregon Harvest for Schools: How Many Veggies Should I Eat?](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/oregon-harvest-for-schools-how-many-veggies-should-i-eat/) - Cauliflower can be eaten in a variety of ways - fresh, cooked, cooked from frozen, or even pureed. All forms count toward the USDA’s daily recommended amount of vegetables. The amount each person needs depends on age, gender, and physical activity level. Have students visit the USDA’s MyPlate website to find out how many vegetables
- [Seeds to Success: Crawfish Anatomy](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/seeds-to-success-crawfish-anatomy/) - Students will observe crawfish anatomy and connect form to function by explaining how certain characteristics help crawfish to survive in their environment.
- [Pennington Nutrition Series: Blueberries- Their Role in Health](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/pennington-nutrition-series-blueberries-their-role-in-health/) - Learn more about the history and health benefits of blueberry consumption with this pamphlet produced by Pennington Biomedical Research Center
- [Arizona Department of Education: Blueberry Nutrition Education Toolkit](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/arizona-department-of-education-blueberry-nutrition-education-toolkit-3/) - Students will learn about blueberries as members of the fruit food group. Teachers can select from a variety of activities to help students further explore this tasty fruit! Blueberry Handout Blueberry Powerpoint
- [TackleShare: All About Channel Catfish (6:17)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/tackleshare-all-about-channel-catfish-617/) - All About Channel Catfish - Identification, Habitat, Spawning, Diet, Age & Size, Fishing Tips
- [FoodCorps: Seasonal Food Wheels](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/foodcorps-seasonal-food-wheels/) - In this lesson, students sort seed packets according to plant parts and growing season and learn which fruits and vegetables are in season in their region. They then create their own Seasonal Food Wheel to inform when to harvest food plants grown in their USDA zone.
- [Arizona Department of Education: Grapefruit](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/arizona-department-of-education-grapefruit-2/) - Through this lesson, students will learn to describe the role of nutrients found in grapefruit. They will also understand where/how grapefruits are grown. Grapefruit Handout Grapefruit Presentation
- [Arizona Department of Education: Oranges](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/arizona-department-of-education-oranges-2/) - Students will describe the role of nutrients found in oranges. Students will also develop an understanding of where/how oranges are grown. Oranges Handout Oranges Slides
- [Arizona Department of Education: Strawberries](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/arizona-department-of-education-strawberries-2/) - Students will describe the role of nutrients found in strawberries. Students will also understand where and how strawberries are grown. Strawberries Handout Strawberries Presentation
- [Arizona Department of Education: Sweet Potatoes](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/arizona-department-of-education-sweet-potatoes-2/) - Students will describe the role of nutrients found in sweet potatoes. while developing an understanding of where and how sweet potatoes are grown. Sweet Potato Handout Sweet Potato Presentation
- [Arizona Department of Education: Broccoli](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/arizona-department-of-education-broccoli-2/) - Through this lesson, students will describe the role of nutrients found in broccoli while developing an understand where and how broccoli is grown. Broccoli Handout Broccoli Presentation
- [Arizona Department of Education: Carrots](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/arizona-department-of-education-carrots-2/) - Through this lesson, students will describe the role of nutrients found in carrots while developing an understanding of where and how carrots are grown. Carrots Handout Carrots Presentation
- [Arizona Department of Education: Cauliflower](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/arizona-department-of-education-cauliflower-2/) - Through this lesson, students will describe the role of nutrients found in cauliflower while developing an understanding of where/how cauliflower is grown. Cauliflower Handout Cauliflower Presentation
- [Arizona Department of Education: Cucumbers](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/arizona-department-of-education-cucumbers-2/) - Through this lesson, students will describe the role of the nutrients found in cucumbers while developing an understanding of where and how cucumbers are grown. Cucumber Handout Cucumber Presentation
- [Arizona Department of Education: Pumpkins](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/arizona-department-of-education-pumpkins-2/) - Through this lesson, students will describe the role of nutrients found in pumpkin while developing an understanding of where and how pumpkins are grown. Pumpkin Handout Pumpkin Presentation
- [Arizona Department of Education: Tomato](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/arizona-department-of-education-tomato/) - In this lesson, students will describe the role of nutrients found in tomatoes while developing an understanding of where and how tomatoes are grown. Tomato Handout Tomato Presentation
- [Arizona Department of Education: Watermelon Radish](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/arizona-department-of-education-watermelon-radish-2/) - Through this lesson, students will describe the role of nutrients found in watermelon radishes while developing an understanding of where and how watermelon radishes are grown. Watermelon Radish Handout Watermelon Radish Presentation
- [KidsGardening: Bugs in Balance](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/kidsgardening-bugs-in-balance/) - Although gardeners may be tempted to classify insects as either pests or beneficial organisms, the reality isn’t so simple. Successful gardens mimic nature, where diverse organisms keep each other’s populations in check to create a natural balance. In this lesson, students explore the needs of insects as a step toward viewing their garden as a
- [Louisiana Harvest of the Month Video Series: Blueberries (12:01)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/louisiana-harvest-of-the-month-video-series-blueberries-1201/) - This month's Louisiana Harvest of the Month is native only to North America and their origin goes all the way back to the Ice Age. It’s BLUEBERRIES! Nicknamed the “star berry,” the blueberries’ wild cousins were a delicacy, even gracing the first Thanksgiving table. No matter how you serve them, blueberries take center stage in
- [My American Farm: The Stage is Set for Beef](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/my-american-farm-the-stage-is-set-for-beef/) - Students will work to create a model that illustrates the life cycle of beef cattle. They will then match the universal lifecycle stages to where they fit in the life cycle of beef cattle. The Steaks are High Game
- [The Beef Checkoff: Animal Nutrition](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/the-beef-checkoff-animal-nutrition-2/) - Explore animal nutrition in beef cattle, by focusing on the language arts skill of sentence structure in the following youth worksheets. Additional Challenge Paragraph
- [The Beef Checkoff: Fact or Opinion](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/the-beef-checkoff-fact-of-opinion/) - Explore more about the beef industry through opinion writing and a Fact vs. Opinion worksheet. The worksheets are designed for Grades 1-5 and help to develop writing skills while learning the important role of a beef farmer. Role of Beef Farmers Opinion Writing Practice
- [Fort Hope: Segments of the Beef Cattle Industry](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/fort-hope-segments-of-the-beef-cattle-industry/) - In this lesson, students read and then illustrate the six segments of the beef cattle industry. By the end of the lessons, students will have a small, illustrated book about how cattle go from the field to the fork.
- [Ag in the Classroom: Build-a-Calf Workshop](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/ag-in-the-classroom-build-a-calf-workshop/) - Students explore concepts of heredity in beef cattle and identify dominant and recessive traits
- [Exihibit Farm: How Do I know If a Cow is a Beef or Dairy Cow? (1:44)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/exihibit-farm-how-do-i-know-if-a-cow-is-a-beef-or-dairy-cow-144/) - Ever wondered how to tell the difference between beef cattle and dairy cattle? Lucky for you, we've done the research. Check out this video to learn some quick tips for identifying your cattle in question.
- [American Farm Bureau Foundation: AH611 Cattle Drive](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/american-farm-bureau-foundation-ah611-cattle-drive/) - Learn more about how a family works together to make their annual cattle drive a success.
- [Homegrown Passion: Small Scale Cattle Farm Tour (9:09)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/homegrown-passion-small-scale-cattle-farm-tour-909/) - This is a tour of a small scale cattle farm where the owner shows how she raises beef steers on only 1 acre.
- [Organic Valley: How are Cows Grass-fed in Winter? (4:09)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/organic-valley-how-are-cows-grass-fed-in-winter-409/) - How you ever wondered "How is it possible to feed cows grass in winter?" Organic Valley farmer, Julia Gasser shot this video herself to show you how her family's 100% organic grass fed dairy gets it done
- [Pennsylvania Beef Council: Meet the Calf Color By Number](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/pennsylvania-beef-council-meet-the-calf-color-by-number-3/) - Students will solve math problems then use a numbered key to color and find the Hereford beef cow and her calf hiding in the pasture
- [The Beef Checkoff: Pasture Cow-Culations](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/the-beef-checkoff-pasture-cow-culations/) - Rancher Kara wants to combine some of her pastures. Students will use their math skills to add acres in the pastures to find out the number of total acres.
- [The Beef Checkoff: All About the Beef](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/the-beef-checkoff-all-about-the-beef/) - The All About Beef App offers versions of “The Steaks are High” and “Grocery Grab” in one app. In addition to teaching nutrition and environmental facts, the apps also feature kid-friendly beef recipes
- [The Beef Checkoff: Phenomena Teacher Toolkit](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/the-beef-checkoff-phenomena-teacher-toolkit/) - This toolkit is designed to offer ideas of anchor phenomena that could be used to create a coherent sequence of science lessons when working to incorporate Next Generation Science Standards into the classroom. Ideas in this toolkit could also serve as phenomena for transfer tasks.
- [Cows: Fun cow facts and silly cow jokes! By Jennifer Reed (2020)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/cows-fun-cow-facts-and-silly-cow-jokes-by-jennifer-reed-2020/) - A book all about cows! What they look like. What they do. How many teeth do they have? Where do they live? And much more!
- [Ag in the Classroom: Beef Basics](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/ag-in-the-classroom-beef-basics/) - Students explain the value of the beef cattle industry, including the products cattle produce, the production process from farm to plate, and how cattle can utilize and obtain energy from grass and other forage
- [North Carolina Sweet Potatoes: How Did That Get in My Lunchbox](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/north-carolina-sweet-potatoes-how-did-that-get-in-my-lunchbox/) - Students explore the farm to fork life cycle of a sweet potato to truly understand how we go from plant s in the ground to fries on a plate.
- [Love The Garden: Herbs & Spices of the World](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/love-the-garden-herbs-spices-of-the-world/) - Just where in the World do all the amazing herbs we use come from? Have a look and find out where your favorite herb comes from!
- [A Kid's Herb Book: For Children of All Ages by Lesley Tierra (2000)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/a-kids-herb-book-for-children-of-all-ages-by-lesley-tierra-2000/) - A creative blend of information, projects, activities, preparations, color-in artwork, stories, songs, lore and interesting herbal tidbits. This book will help parents and their children learn about herbs.
- [Farm Bureau: My American Farm](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/farm-bureau-my-american-farm-2/) - My American Farm is an educational game platform used to engage students in American agriculture. This free site offers agriculturally-themed games and more than 100 free educator resources such as ag lesson plans, activity sheets and comics. Students will discover the amazing world of agriculture as you build farm equipment, create your own avatar, travel
- [Garden-Based Learning Distance Teaching Resources](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/garden-based-learning-distance-teaching-resources-2/) - This is a growing collection of online resources including lessons, videos, read-alouds, and videos.
- [Florida Ag in the Classroom Resources](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/florida-ag-in-the-classroom-resources-2/) - This site gives you links for their three curricula: Gardening for Nutrition, Gardening for Grades, STEMming Up Gardening. You can download these full-color curricula and/or request a hardcopy of these resources. These beautiful teacher guides will arrive at your door in a week totally free of charge. There are links for Make and Take Activities
- [Louisiana Harvest of the Month Materials and Resources](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/louisiana-harvest-of-the-month-materials-and-resources-2/) - Louisiana K-12 schools and after-school programs can register for Louisiana Harvest of the Month free-of-charge at any point during the school year. Registered sites will receive a packet of printed materials including posters, Louisiana-grown produce seasonality charts, and "I Tried It" stickers. Resources for each Harvest of the Month can be found at this site
- [Louisiana Harvest of Month Taste Test Guide](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/louisiana-harvest-of-month-taste-test-guide-2/) - Students are often reluctant to try new foods. Taste tests introduce new menu items in a way that increases familiarity with healthy food choices, involves the school community, and builds a culture of trying new foods. This guide discusses benefits of taste tests and tips for running a successful taste test.
- [The Giant Carrot by Jan Peck (1998)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/the-giant-carrot-by-jan-peck/) - A TALL tale about the power of teamwork. When sweet Little Isabelle's family plants a carrot seed one day, tall Papa Joe, wide Mama Bess, and strong Brother Abel all do their part. But when Little Isabelle wants to help too, Brother Abel just laughs. "What can you do," he asks. "I'll sing and dance
- [Rosie Plants a Radish (2000)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/rosie-plants-a-radish-2000/) - This lift-the-flat picture book tells the story of Rosie, a rabbit who loves radishes. Children can read about how she plants her radish seeds, watches the plants grow and finally pulls the radishes up. They can see what is actually happening to the plant under the ground.
- [Little Yellow Pear Tomatoes (2005)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/little-yellow-pear-tomatoes-2005/) - This exquisite offering examines the universal circle of life through the innocent eyes of a young girl, who marvels at all the energy and collaboration it takes to grow her yellow pear tomatoes. She sees that everyone and everything brings something essential to the little fruits she loves so much.
- [The Trouble with Cauliflower (2006)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/the-trouble-with-cauliflower-2006/) - Absolute in his belief that eating cauliflower gives him bad luck, Mortimer is surprised to find that, after being tricked into eating it by his friend Sadie, he has had the luckiest day of his life, in a picture book about superstitions and the power of positive thinking.
- [Center for Ecoliteracy: Nourishing Students: Posters](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/center-for-ecoliteracy-nourishing-students-posters-10/) - Display these posters in kitchens, cafeterias, classrooms, and during after-school programs as a fun and engaging way to promote fresh fruits, vegetables, and healthy eating. This set of free, downloadable full-color posters features wildlife animals with the following fruit or vegetable: Radish, Strawberry, Grape, Tomato, Orange.
- [GroVeg: Ways of Ripening Green Tomatoes (3:31)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/groveg-ways-of-ripening-green-tomatoes/) - Explains multiple ways of ripening green tomatoes.
- [Super Sprowtz: What's So Special About A Tomato? (5:44)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/super-sprowtz-whats-so-special-about-a-tomato/) - Todd the Tomato wonders whether his super safe superpowers are just as incredible as the rest of the Sprowtz team.
- [I Will Never Not Ever Eat a Tomato by Lauren Child (2003)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/i-will-never-not-eat-a-tomato-by-lauren-child-2003/) - This story makes a fun hook to engage young students with healthy eating. Lola is a very fussy eater. Carrots are for rabbits and peas are 'too small and too green.' One day, after rattling off her long list of despised foods, she ends with the vehement pronouncement, "And I absolutely will never not ever
- [Life Cycles: Tomatoes by Robin Nelson (2009)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/life-cycles-tomatoes-by-robin-nelson-2009/) - A close-up view of the life cycle of a tomato. Nonfiction. Ages: 5-8 years.
- [Tomatoes Grow on a Vine by Mari Schuh (2011)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/tomatoes-grow-on-a-vine-by-mari-schuh-2011/) - A book that explores the life cycle of the tomato. The book features labeled close-up photos. Ages: 4-8 years.
- [When Green Becomes Tomatoes: Poems for All Seasons by Julie Fogliano (2016)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/when-green-becomes-tomatoes-poems-for-all-seasons-by-julie-fogliano-2016/) - A book of free verse poems that follow the seasons, beginning and ending in the spring. Reading level: 5-10 years.
- [Cook with Class: How Summer Squash Grow (1:26)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/how-summer-squash-grow-3/) - Video showing the development of zucchini squash from immature fruit with flower to mature fruit on the plant.
- [The Rusted Garden: Identifying Male and Female Squash Flowers and How to Hand-Pollinate (2:38)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/identifying-male-and-female-squash-flowers-and-how-to-hand-pollinate-2/) - There are male and female squash, zucchini, and cucumber flowers. The female flowers have little baby squash on them — but if the flower doesn't get pollinated, the squash will grow a bit and die off. Sad. Here is a basic introduction to male and female squash flowers and hand-pollination.
- [Mortrek:Time-Lapse of Strawberry Plant (1:49)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/time-lapse-of-strawberry-plant-2/) - A time-lapse video of a strawberry ripening and strawberry flowers opening and closing.
- [Eat Happy Project: Sweet Strawberries- How Do They Grow? (2:15)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/strawberry-plant-runners-2/) - Learn when strawberries are at their juiciest and how they're grown on the farm.
- [True Food TV: Bell Peppers | How Does It Grow? (6:05)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/true-food-tv-bell-peppers-how-does-it-grow-4/) - Very informative video on how bell peppers are grown commercially.
- [Time Lapse - Tomato Plant HD (1:13)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/learjet-15-time-lapse-tomato-plant-hd-2/) - Shows the sprouting of tomato seeds through day 22 (seedlings are about 6 inches tall).
- [Super Sprowtz: A Tomato Force Field! (6:50)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/super-sprowtz-a-tomato-force-field-2/) - Tag along with celebrity guest and former White House Chef Sam Kass on a culinary adventure to Aztec, Mexico, where you'll learn about the superpowers inside every tomato.
- [True Food TV: Tomatoes | How Does It Grow? (11:02)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/true-food-tv-tomatoes-how-does-it-grow-4/) - Tomato farming is NOT what you think it is! Meet the farmers behind your pasta sauce, who grow and harvest plum-style processing tomatoes — the source of more vitamins than any other fruit or vegetable consumed in the U.S. The history of the tomato is interwoven into a virtual field trip to a commercial tomato
- [True Food TV: Heirloom Tomato | How Does It Grow? (11:10)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/true-food-tv-heirloom-tomato-how-does-it-grow-4/) - Heirloom tomatoes are SCIENTIFICALLY sweeter than the round red ones that dominate our supermarkets. So why don't we see more heirlooms? Because they are insanely difficult to grow — and sell! Very informative video on how heirloom tomatoes are grown.
- [True Food TV: How to Grow Tomatoes that Taste Amazing! (9:31)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/true-food-tv-how-to-grow-tomatoes-that-taste-amazing-4/) - Pruning. Trellising. Sucker removal. Pest management... all the things you need to know to grow successful tomato plants.
- [USDA Team Nutrition: The Strawberry Patch](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/usda-the-strawberry-patch/) - In this activity guide children can explore and discover how strawberries look, feel, taste, and smell. They learn that strawberries come from seeds and plants before appearing in baskets at the market. Children taste and enjoy strawberries in many different ways. "Growing at Home" materials are home activities that sprout from the day’s lessons. The
- [National Ag in the Classroom: Freshest Fruits](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/national-ag-in-the-classroom-freshest-fruits/) - In this lesson students will learn about where fruits grow and their nutritional value. They will observe the size, shape, texture, and seeds of various fruits.
- [Strawberry Plant Runners (1:56)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/strawberry-plant-runners/) - Shows runners coming off strawberries in pots and how these runners make new plants.
- [TESCO: Sweet Strawberries – How Do They Grow? (2:15)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/tesco-sweet-strawberries-how-do-they-grow/) - Find out when strawberries are at their juiciest and learn how they're grown on the farm.
- [Saving Strawberry Farm by Deborah Hopkinson (2005)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/saving-strawberry-farm-by-deborah-hopkinson-2005/) - In the hot summer of 1933, a young boy helps rally his town to save the local strawberry farm from a bank auction. Set in the Depression, the book focuses on simple pleasures like homemade lemonade and the importance of community. It also features a description of the Depression era in the back of the
- [The First Strawberries by Joseph Bruchac (1998)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/the-first-strawberries-by-joseph-bruchac-1998/) - A retelling of a Cherokee folktale about how the strawberry came to be. Ages: 3-5 years.
- [Oregon Harvest for Students: Pepper Predictions](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/oregon-harvest-for-students-pepper-predictions/) - This lesson is a taste-test and graphing activity for students on the different colors of sweet peppers.
- [Wisconsin Harvest of the Month: Peppers](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/wisconsin-harvest-of-the-month-peppers/) - A fact sheet about peppers with information on health benefits, cooking tips, biology and ecology facts. Classroom connection activities cover biology, business, and math.
- [Ted Ed: The Science of Spiciness (3:54)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/ted-ed-the-science-of-spiciness/) - When you take a bite of a hot pepper, your body reacts as if your mouth is on fire — because that's essentially what you've told your brain! Rose Eveleth details the science and history behind spicy foods, giving insights into why some people continue to pay the painful price for a little spice.
- [National Ag in the Classroom: Tomato Trivia](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/national-ag-in-the-classroom-tomato-trivia/) - Using tomatoes as a theme, the students will practice their math and science skills of estimating, measuring, counting, graphing, and sequencing.
- [Green Bean Dance by Ryan J. Schroeder](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/green-bean-dance-by-ryan-j-schroeder/) - Finally, a book that gives children a way to discover the JOY in trying new foods. It's time to do the "Green Bean Dance”! Children will delight in the sounds and actions in the story. They'll go from not wanting to eat their vegetables to dancing at the opportunity. Parents will enjoy the simple words
- [USDA Team Nutrition: Crookneck Squash Row](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/usda-crookneck-squash-row/) - In this free downloadable squash curriculum children explore this unique vegetable, experiencing how a crookneck squash looks, feels, smells, and tastes. Children learn how crookneck squash are grown, harvested, and shipped from the farm to farmers markets and stores. This curriculum extends learning to home with parent letters explaining what their children learned about squash
- [Vermont Harvest of the Month: Winter Squash](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/vermont-harvest-of-the-month-winter-squash/) - Students will explore, taste, and learn about eating winter squash. Activities include a squash matching game, mapping the history, and making a squash recipe.
- [California Harvest of the Month: Winter Squash](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/california-harvest-of-the-month-winter-squash-2/) - This Harvest of the Month newsletter has activities that give students the opportunity to explore, taste, and learn about the importance of eating winter squash. It also includes information on its origins and how it grows.
- [True Food TV: Zucchini Growing Tips That I Wish I Had Known (6:44)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/true-food-tv-zucchini-growing-tips-that-i-wish-i-had-known/) - Prevent powdery mildew with proper spacing. Identify male and female flowers. Learn which ones will produce fruit, and how to get rid of insect pests specific to squash.
- [Identifying Male and Female Squash Flowers and How to Hand-Pollinate (2:38)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/identifying-male-and-female-squash-flowers-and-how-to-hand-pollinate/) - There are male and female squash, zucchini, and cucumber flowers. The female flowers have little baby squash on them, but if the flower doesn't get pollinated the squash will grow a bit and die off. Sad. Here is a basic introduction to male and female squash flowers and hand-pollination.
- [Pumpkin Growth Time-Lapse (4:26)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/pumpkin-growth-time-lapse-2/) - Time-lapse video showing the growth of a pumpkin from seed to mature fruit — 108 days and nights.
- [1,223-Pound Giant Pumpkin Time-Lapse (3:40)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/1223-pound-giant-pumpkin-time-lapse/) - This is a time-lapse video of a 1,223-pound giant pumpkin from seed to scale. It was grown from a seed out of the 2,009-pound world record pumpkin grown by Ron Wallace in Rhode Island.
- [Up, Down, and Around by Katherine Ayres (2008)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/up-down-and-around-by-katherine-ayres-2008-2/) - A book about plants that grow upright, in the ground, and on the vine. Oversized book available. Grade level: Pre-K to K.
- [Pumpkin Soup by Helen Cooper (2005)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/pumpkin-soup-by-helen-cooper-2005/) - A squabble between friends happens while they are cooking pumpkin soup. Age range: 4-8 years.
- [Plant Plumbing by Susan Blackaby (2003)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/plant-plumbing-by-susan-blackaby-2003/) - Learn how plants store food during the winter and carry water up to the leaves through their roots and stems. Age range: 4-8 years.
- [How Many Seeds in a Pumpkin? by Margaret McNamara (2007)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/how-many-seeds-are-in-a-pumpkin-by-margaret-mcnamara-2007/) - A teacher and his students consider how many seeds might be in the big, medium, and small pumpkins that are sitting on his desk. They make estimates and use skip counting to find out the answer. Age range: 4-8 years.
- [Seed, Sprout, Pumpkin, Pie by Jill Esbaum (2007)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/seed-sprout-pumpkin-pie-by-jill-esbaum-2007/) - Photographs show the life cycle of a pumpkin. Nonfiction. Age range: 4-8 years.
- [Vermont Harvest of the Month: Mixed Greens](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/vermont-harvest-of-the-month-mixed-greens/) - A variety of lessons to explore, taste, and learn about mixed greens. Activities include growing greens in a plastic bottle greenhouse, conducting taste tests, and mapping the history of salad.
- [PlantPonics: Lettuce Time-Lapsed (2:12)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/plantponics-lettuce-timelapsed/) - This is a time-lapse video of lettuce being grown using hydroponics.
- [True Food TV: 6 Amazing Heirloom Lettuces to Plant Now for Fall/Home Gardening (10:03)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/true-food-tv-6-amazing-heirlooom-lettuces-to-plant-now-for-fall-home-gardening/) - Along with introducing her top picks for easy-to-grow, delicious lettuce, kale, and mustard greens, Nicole Jolly of True Food TV explains the history of lettuce.
- [How to Grow Lettuce from Seed to Harvest (9:18)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/how-to-grow-lettuce-from-seed-to-harvest/) - A video on growing lettuce from seed to harvest by a home gardener.
- [How to Make a Mini Kratky Hydroponic System for Lettuce (10:42)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/how-to-make-a-mini-kratky-hydroponic-system-for-lettuce/) - A video on growing lettuce from seed to harvest by a home gardener.
- [Oregon Harvest for Schools: Mystery Veggie](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/oregon-harvest-for-schools-mystery-veggie/) - For this lesson, students will rely on their sense of touch to make and record observations about a mystery vegetable. Once students have either worked as a class or individually to describe their sense of the veggie, have students draw their impression of the veggie and label it with any descriptions needed. Once students have
- [Lettuce Grows on the Ground by Mari Schuh and Gail Saunders-Smith (2007)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/lettuce-grows-on-the-ground-by-mari-schuc-and-gail-saunders-smith-2007/) - Simple text and photographs describe how lettuce grows on the ground.
- [National Ag in the Classroom: Dig ‘Em Up (Radish)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/national-ag-in-the-classroom-dig-em-up/) - In this lesson students will investigate the functions of roots, recognize the difference between a tap and fibrous root system, and identify the roots of some plants as edible. Dig 'Em Up Observation Sheet Root Identification Activity Sheet Roots T-Chart
- [Mortrek: Radish Time-Lapse (0:51)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/mortek-radish-time-lapse/) - This is a time-lapse video of a radish seed growing into a harvestable plant with a fairly well-developed taproot. The plants were intentionally deprived of sufficient nutrients until about 38 seconds in, when liquid nutrients were added to the top. The taproot-growth part of the video was accelerated relative to the primary shoot-growth part. The
- [Burpee: Growing Radishes (2:44)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/burpee-growing-radishes/) - Radishes are one of the quickest and tastiest crops to grow in early spring and again in fall. See how easy it is to grow them in your garden.
- [Rah, Rah, Radishes!: A Vegetable Chant by April Pulley Sayre (2020)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/rah-rah-radishes-a-vegetable-chant-by-april-pulley-sayre-2020/) - Veggies take the stage in a rollicking ode to healthy eating in this Classic Board Book edition of "Rah, Rah, Radishes!"
- [The Red Radish by Twiggle Books](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/the-red-radish-by-twiggle-books/) - Working together and helping friends are the focuses of this Twiggle Book. When a rabbit has trouble pulling out a radish from the ground, one by one his friends — big and small — come to his rescue. They pull and pull together until the radish pops out of the ground. Then they all share
- [Rosey Posey and the Perfectly Pink Radish: Bloomers Island Garden of Stories #2 by Cynthia Wylie and Courtney Carbone (2018)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/rosey-posey-and-the-perfectly-pink-radish-bloomers-island-garden-of-stories-2-by-cynthia-wile-and-coutrney-carbone-2018/) - Follow young Rosey Posey in a magical, beautifully illustrated story as she attends boarding school on Bloomers Island to learn about gardening and growing her own vegetables. When Professor Sage announces the Very Very Veggie Challenge, Rosey isn’t sure she wants to participate.
- [National Ag in the Classroom: A Garden Plot](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/national-ag-in-the-classroom-a-garden-plot-the-tale-of-peter-rabbit/) - Students will identify foods grown in a garden, observe various types of seed, and grow their own "milk jug" garden. Students will hear "The Tale of Peter Rabbit" by Beatrix Potter and learn about produce that is grown in gardens or on farms. Students will conduct a “Rabbit Taste Test” where they give different kinds
- [National Ag in the Classroom: Growing Plants in Science and Literature](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/national-ag-in-the-classroom-growing-plants-in-science-and-literature/) - Students will use the story of "The Empty Pot" to explore literature and science, practicing story mapping and learning about the needs of plants and the importance of soil and water. Like the characters in the story, students will plant and observe the growth of seeds. Suggested companion book: "Green Bean! Green Bean!" by
- [Green Bean Time-Lapse (7:21)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/green-bean-time-lapse-2/) - This is a time-lapse video of green beans growing in a hydroponics system.
- [Green Beans - Growing Step by Step [How To Do It] (5:40)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/green-beans-growing-step-by-step-how-to-do-it-2/) - A step-by-step video on growing and harvesting green beans.
- [How Martha Saved Her Parents from Green Beans by David LaRochelle and Mark Fearing (2013)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/how-martha-saved-her-parents-from-green-beans-by-david-larochelle-and-mark-fearing-2013/) - Martha HATES green beans. When some mean, green bandits stroll into town, anyone who ever said "Eat your green beans" is in big trouble. But when the beans kidnap Martha's parents, Martha is forced to take action. She can think of only one way to stop the villainous veggies from taking over her town, and
- [OSU Healthy Youth Program: Plant Parts We Eat](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/linus-pauling-institute-plant-parts-we-eat/) - Through this lesson, students will sort commonly eaten fruit and vegetables into categories based upon the part of the plant that is eaten. Prior to attempting this lesson, students must have a clear understanding of the parts of a plant (root, stem, leaf, flower, fruit and seeds). It is recommended that you use the attached
- [National Ag in the Classroom: Plant Tops and Bottoms](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/national-ag-in-the-classroom-plant-tops-and-bottoms/) - Students will identify where fruits and vegetables belong on a MyPlate diagram and describe the major parts of plants — roots, stems, leaves, flowers, and fruits — according to whether they are produced on the top or bottom of a plant. This lesson includes the eggplant. A recommended companion resource for this lesson is
- [Harvesting and Saving Eggplant Seeds (7:31)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/harvesting-and-saving-eggplant-seeds-3/) - Saving eggplant seeds is very easy, and doesn't require fermenting. It literally only takes minutes to do. A couple of eggplants will produce many more seeds than you need.
- [Violet and the Eggplant Painting Problem by Cynthia Wylie (2018)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/violet-and-the-purple-painting-problem-by-cynthia-wiley-2018/) - Violet, a young painter, chooses to grow eggplants because she loves the color purple, and decides to make paintings of them to track their progress. Alas, she discovers there is no more purple paint. She solves her problem in an interesting way! Ages: 4-8 years.
- [The World of Vegetables by Alexandra Lopatina (2011)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/the-world-of-vegetables-by-alexandra-lopatina-2011/) - Each story, like "How Senior Aubergine Made Teeth Better," is delivered in an entertaining, fairy-tale representational form and tells about a particular vegetable, its values, and its importance in daily diet, and concludes with a healthy recipe for students to make. Ages: 4-10 years.
- [Growing Minds Farm to School: Swiss Chard Smoothies](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/growing-minds-farm-to-school-swiss-chard-smoothies-2/) - This lesson uses use hands-on cooking classes as a mechanism for teaching curriculum concepts. The lesson plan includes step-by-step instructions for cooking this recipe in the classroom, curriculum connections, and related books to read.
- [Growing Minds Farm to School: Spinach Smoothies](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/growing-minds-farm-to-school-spinach-smoothies-2/) - This lesson uses use hands-on cooking classes as a mechanism for teaching curriculum concepts. The lesson plan includes step-by-step instructions for cooking this recipe in the classroom; curriculum connections; and related books to read.
- [Iowa Team Nutrition: Spinach](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/iowa-department-of-public-health-spinach-dark-greens/) - Students will gain knowledge of spinach (how to recognize, how to eat, how it grows). Students will plant spinach and observe its growth, then conduct a taste test.
- [USDA Team Nutrition: Spinach Lane](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/usda-spinach-lane/) - In this unit, children learn that spinach is a vegetable. They experience the look, feel, smell, and taste of spinach leaves. Spinach grows quickly, and hands-on planting activities help children see how seeds produce these flavorful plants. Grow some spinach and have a harvest. See how bunches of spinach go from the farm to the
- [University of Maine Cooperative Extension: Best Way to Wash Fruits and Vegetables](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/university-of-maine-cooperative-extension-best-way-to-wash-fruits-and-vegetables-2/) - This bulletin explains the best ways to wash fruits and vegetables, including leafy greens, to remove pesticides, pests, bacteria, and soil.
- [True Food TV: Hydroponic Spinach | How Does It Grow? (5:40)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/true-food-tv-hydroponic-spinach-how-does-it-grow-3/) - Very informative video on spinach and how it is grown hydroponically.
- [Growing Swiss Chard from Seeds, Days 0-31 (13:13)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/growing-swiss-chard-from-seeds-days-0-31-3/) - A home gardener describes the process of growing Swiss chard from seeds in a container.
- [Growing Kale and Collard Greens (5:49)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/growing-kale-and-collard-greens-3/) - A suburban homesteader gives tips on growing collards and kale.
- [Spinach 40-day Time-Lapse (2:34)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/spinach-time-lapse-40-days-3/) - A time-lapse video that shows how both leaves and roots grow on spinach plants.
- [Pete Moss and the Super Strong Spinach: Bloomers Island Garden of Stories #1 by Cynthia Wylie and Courtney Carbone (2018)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/pete-moss-and-the-super-strong-spinach-bloomers-island-garden-of-stories-1-by-cynthia-wylie-2018/) - Follow Pete Moss in this magical, beautifully illustrated story as he attends boarding school on Bloomers Island to learn about gardening and growing his own vegetables.
- [Sneaky Spinach by Alexis Schulze and Sophie Hanton (2016)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/sneaky-spinach-by-alexis-schulze-and-sophia-hanton-2016/) - This is a story about a boy named Nick who refuses to eat his vegetables. He doesn't know how important fruits and vegetables are for his brain and body, so a group of Super Spinach leaves comes up with a clever little scheme.
- [Growing Minds Farm to School: Lettuce Exploration and Lettuce Wraps](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/growing-minds-farm-to-school-lettuce-wraps-and-exploration/) - The Lettuce Exploration lesson guides students in using scientific inquiry to observe and learn about several varieties of lettuce. Create a line plot to record the results of a class tasting and interpret the data collected on the line plot. The Lettuce Wrap lesson plan includes step-by-step instructions for cooking this recipe in the classroom,
- [Kids Gardening: Lettuce Be Healthy](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/kids-gardening-lettuce-be-healthy/) - Growing the makings of your own salad indoors is a fun and easy way to bring greenery into your classroom and your diet. First, students research different varieties of lettuce from seed catalogs (online or request catalogs). Students will learn that different varieties of lettuce have different vitamins and minerals and look different (e.g., color,
- [How Orange Juice Is Made (6:39)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/how-orange-juice-is-made-2/) - From orange trees to orange juice.
- [True Food TV: Why Ripe Limes Are NOT Green (1:09)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/true-food-tv-why-ripe-limes-are-not-green-3/) - You've likely never eaten a ripe lime. Here's why in 60 seconds.
- [Nothing Rhymes with Orange by Adam Rex (2017)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/nothing-rhymes-with-orange-by-adam-rex-2017/) - We all know nothing rhymes with orange, but how does that make Orange feel? Well, left out, obviously! When a fruit parade gets together to sing a song about how wonderful they are — and the song happens to rhyme — Orange can't help but feel like it's impossible to ever fit in. But when
- [Oranges to Orange Juice by Inez Snyder (2003)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/oranges-to-orange-juice-by-inez-snyder-2003/) - An introduction to the process of making orange juice from fresh oranges. Nonfiction. Ages: 5-7 years.
- [An Orange in January by Dianna Aston (2007)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/an-orange-in-january-by-dianna-aston-2007/) - This book follows an orange from blossom to ripe fruit, and from tree to truck to market. Ages: 4-8 years.
- [A Star in My Orange: Looking for Nature’s Shapes by Dana Rau (2006)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/a-star-in-my-orange-looking-for-natures-shapes-by-dana-rau-2006/) - This book explores shapes in the world around you. Ages: 5-8 years.
- [When Grandma Gives You a Lemon Tree by Jamie Deenihan (2019)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/when-grandma-gives-you-a-lemon-tree-by-jamie-deenihan-2019/) - This clever story, complete with a recipe for lemonade, celebrates the pleasures of patience, hard work, nature, and community. Grade Level: Elementary.
- [Growing Minds Farm to School: Cucumber Explorations](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/nc-farm-to-school-growing-minds-cucumber-explorations/) - This lesson introduces students to cucumbers and how they grow. Students will also read the book "The Pickle Patch Bathtub" and participate in a cucumber taste test. Cucumber Exploration Lesson Plan Examples of Cucumber Plants Growing A good extension for this lesson would be to conduct an investigation on the effects of light
- [Scholastic: Teaching the Senses with Refrigerator Pickles](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/scholastic-teaching-the-senses-with-refrigerator-pickles/) - A sequence of five lessons that revolve around the book, "I Hear a Pickle: and Smell, See, Touch, & Taste It, Too! by Rachel Isadora (2016). Students learn about dill, and then make refrigerator pickles. Students use their five senses to describe their dill pickles. Scholastic Classroom Activity
- [True Food TV: Cucumber | How Does It Grow? (7:52)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/true-food-tv-cucumber-how-does-it-grow-3/) - This video discusses the origin of cucumbers, explains why cucumbers sometimes have a bitter taste, and takes you to a commercial farm to demonstrate how they grow cucumbers.
- [Pickle Time-Lapse (2:39)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/pickle-time-lapse-3/) - Time-lapse video of a cucumber growing from flower to picking size.
- [Disco Cucumber Time-Lapse (1:46)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/disco-cucumber-time-lapse-3/) - Time-lapse video of a cucumber’s tendrils supporting the vine.
- [Cool as a Cucumber: And Other Expressions about Food (It’s Just an Expression) by Bridget Heos (2012)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/cool-as-a-cucumber-and-other-expressions-about-food-its-just-an-expression-by-bridget-heos-2012/) - This book explores a variety of food-related sayings and helps readers figure out what people really mean when they use them. Reading level: Elementary.
- [The Spider and the Cucumber by Catina Harris (2018)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/the-spider-and-the-cucumber-by-catina-harris-2018/) - The spider thinks that the cucumber must feel awful that it isn’t the same color on the inside as on its outside. This book teaches that something different can also be nice. Reading level: Elementary.
- [The Pickle Patch Bathtub by Frances Kennedy (2004)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/the-pickle-patch-bathtub-by-frances-kennedy-2004/) - One day, Donna tries to bathe in the farmhouse washtub and realizes that her legs are too long. She decides that she will grow pickling cucumbers to sell until she saves up enough money for a new bathtub. How many cucumbers will she have to grow and how long will it take for her to
- [Up, Down, and Around by Katherine Ayres (2008)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/up-down-and-around-by-katherine-ayres-2008/) - This rhyming story is perfect for introducing young children to fruits and vegetables that grow up (like corn and peppers), down (like potatoes and carrots), and around (like cucumber and pumpkin vines).
- [Watermelon from Seed: Time-Lapse (1:05)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/watermelon-from-seed-time-lapse-3/) - A time-lapse video of watermelon growing from germination (Day 8) to first true leaves (Day 39).
- [How to Pick a Ripe Watermelon (2:07)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/how-to-pick-a-ripe-watermelon-3/) - An informative video on how to know when a watermelon is ripe enough to pick. Some of these tips can also be used to pick a ripe watermelon from the store.
- [Watermelon Party by Jasmine Cabanaw (2014)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/watermelon-party-by-jasmine-cabanaw-2014/) - "Watermelon Party" is based on a real event that happened at Rocky Ridge Refuge. One Fourth of July, Janice put out a watermelon, and one by one the animals gathered around the watermelon, sharing in its juicy sweetness side by side, despite their differences in species and size. It is the perfect story of friendship,
- [Better Lessons: Orange You Glad That You Are Learning about Density?](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/better-lessons-orange-you-glad-that-you-are-learning-about-density/) - Students will explore the concept of object density by completing a simple investigation. Students are surprised by the results of this hands-on investigation in which they test the buoyancy of an orange with and without a peel. Getting an unexpected result can challenge our students' thinking, opening up new ideas and drawing new conclusions. This
- [Better Lessons: Lemons and Limes! More Explorations with Density](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/better-lessons-lemons-and-limes-more-explorations-with-density/) - So how do lemons and limes compare to oranges when it comes to buoyancy? Your students might be surprised! Students will be able to describe basic properties of density by participating in an investigation. Students will apply what they learned about density to make logical predictions about what will happen when an orange or a
- [Center for Ecoliteracy: Nourishing Students: Posters](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/center-for-ecoliteracy-nourishing-students-posters-9/) - Display these posters in kitchens, cafeterias, classrooms, and during after-school programs as a fun and engaging way to promote fresh fruits, vegetables, and healthy eating. This set of free, downloadable full-color posters features wildlife animals with the following fruit or vegetable: Radish, Strawberry, Grape, Tomato, Orange.
- [True Food TV: Orange | How Does It Grow? (7:38)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/true-food-tv-oranges-how-does-it-grow-3/) - Very informative video on the varieties of oranges and how they are grown commercially.
- [The Boy Who Loved Broccoli by Sarah A. Creighton (2011)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/the-boy-loved-broccoli-by-sarah-a-creighton-2011/) - This book tells the story of Baxter, a boy who likes to eat broccoli so much that he gets superpowers. Reading Level: Elementary.
- [Monsters Don't Eat Broccoli by Barbara Jean Hicks (2014)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/monsters-dont-eat-broccoli-by-barbara-jean-hicks-2014/) - The two monsters in this book insist that they don’t eat broccoli. However, there is more to this story! Reading Level: 3-7 years.
- [There’s Broccoli in my Ice Cream! By Emily MacKenzie (2017)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/theres-broccoli-in-my-ice-cream-by-emily-mackenzie-2017/) - A story about a Dalmatian named Granville who likes to eat everything but fruits and vegetables. Ages: 5 and up.
- [Soil Secrets: Cabbage Chemistry](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/soil-secrets-cabbage-chemistry/) - In this investigative lesson students use purple cabbage juice as an indicator to measure the acidity of their soil samples.
- [Oregon Harvest for Schools: Everyone Wants to Eat!](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/oregon-harvest-for-schools-everyone-wants-to-eat-2/) - Show students how Brussels sprouts grow on a tight stem and can provide many protected homes for insects — both pests and beneficials. Brainstorm with students about what plants and insects need to survive. Then walk through the school yard or garden to look for plants showing evidence of being eaten by animals or insects.
- [Growing Cabbages from Sowing to Harvests (6:27)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/growing-cabbages-from-sowing-to-harvests-3/) - A how-to video for growing cabbages from seed to harvest.
- [Katie’s Cabbage by Katie Stagliano and Michelle H. Martin (2014)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/katies-cabbage-by-katie-stagliano-and-michelle-h-martin-2014/) - The true story of how Katie Stagliano, a third-grader from Summerville, South Carolina, grew a 40-pound cabbage in her backyard and donated it to help feed 275 people at a local soup kitchen. Ages: 7-11 years,
- [Growing Vegetable Soup by Lois Ehlert (1987)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/growing-vegetable-soup-by-lois-ehlert-1987/) - "Dad says we are going to grow vegetable soup." So begins Lois Ehlert’s bright, bold picture book about vegetable gardening for the very young. The necessary tools are pictured and labeled, as are the seeds. Then the real gardening happens...planting, weeding, harvesting, washing, chopping, and cooking! In the end? "It was the best soup ever."
- [The STEM Laboratory: Watermelon STEM Book](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/the-stem-laboratorys-watermelon-stem-book/) - A printable, foldable book on measuring various watermelon attributes. Does a Watermelon Sink or Float? This is the PDF of the watermelon book in this lesson.
- [Learning A-Z: Anansi and the Talking Watermelon](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/learning-a-z-anansi-and-the-talking-watermelon/) - A downloadable book with accompanying Reading/ELA lessons. Anansi is stuck inside a watermelon and tricks his way out. This folktale is also available in Spanish and French. You must be a member of Learning A-Z, but you can sign up for a free trial to download this lesson.
- [National Ag in the Classroom: Plant and Animal Life Cycles](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/national-ag-in-the-classroom-plant-and-animal-life-cycles-watermelon/) - A series of lessons featuring life cycles of plants (apple, cotton, pea, pumpkin, tomato, and watermelon) and animals (chicken). Students create a model with string and cutouts of the watermelon life cycle including the pollinator. The watermelon life cycle is the last lesson in this resource.
- [USDA Team Nutrition: Cantaloupe Corner](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/usda-cantaloupe-corner/) - In this activity guide children learn about cantaloupe through hands-on activities. They experience how a cantaloupe looks, feels, tastes, and smells. Cantaloupe Corner connects the cantaloupes grown on the farm to the fruit in the store or farmers market. The children can’t resist the cantaloupe-tasting activities, from plain wedges to soup to salad. "Growing at
- [True Food TV: SEEDLESS Watermelon - You'll Never Guess How It’s Grown (3:39)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/true-food-tv-seedless-watermelon-youll-never-guess-how-its-grown-3/) - If seedless watermelons have no seeds, how exactly are they grown? And what about other seedless fruit? Bananas and seedless grapes — how do they grow? Prepare to have your mind blown.
- [True Food TV: Blueberry | How Does It Grow? (10:47)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/true-food-tv-blueberry-how-does-it-grow-3/) - Besides showing how the blueberry grows today, this video gives an excellent history of the blueberry.
- [Naturipe: Blueberry Harvesting Process (2:52)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/naturipe-blueberry-harvesting-process-3/) - A virtual field trip to a blueberry orchard and processing plant. Students will see how blueberries are grown, harvested (by hand and machine), and processed.
- [Fresh Fruit & Vegetable Program: Broccoli Worksheets](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/get-healthy-clark-county-broccoli-worksheets/) - Student worksheets include a broccoli taste test guide, broccoli poetry, broccoli nutrition, and other activities.
- [Vermont’s Harvest of the Month: Broccoli & Cauliflower](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/vermonts-harvest-of-the-month-broccoli-and-cauliflower/) - Students observe the structure of the broccoli and cauliflower plants and do an activity to discuss the six parts of the plants we eat. They may read and discuss “The Boy Who Loved Broccoli” by Sarah A. Creighton. They will make and taste-test broccoli salad or taste and compare broccoli and cauliflower prepared different ways.
- [Broccoli Pedigree | PBS (1:58)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/broccoli-pedigree-pbs-3/) - A short video vignette about why we have never stumbled across a wild broccoli.
- [TESCO: Budding Broccoli - from Picking to Packing (2:19)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/tesco-budding-broccoli-from-picking-to-packing/) - Learn about the differences between broccoli crowns and purple sprouting, and how this super veggie gets from farm to fork.
- [True Food TV: Cauliflower | How Does It Grow? (4:03)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/true-food-tv-cauliflower-how-does-it-grow-3/) - This video discusses the origin of cauliflower, explains that a cauliflower is a bouquet of flowers, and takes you to a commercial farm to demonstrate how they grow cauliflower.
- [TESCO: Budding Broccoli - How Does It Grow? (2:24)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/tesco-budding-broccoli-how-does-it-grow/) - Learn about the different types of broccoli, the conditions they need to thrive, and the process of planting the seeds and seedlings. This video also shows what happens to the broccoli if it is not harvested: the broccoli head buds open up into a cluster of tiny yellow flowers.
- [True Food TV: Foods That Are Actually EDIBLE FLOWERS (1:41)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/true-food-tv-foods-that-are-actually-edible-flowers-3/) - Even though we call them fruits and vegetables, everything from cauliflower to broccoli, and artichoke to fig, are really their plants' flowers.
- [Bonnie Plants: How to Plant Broccoli Plants(1:17)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/bonnie-plants-how-to-plant-broccoli-plants-3/) - A short informational video on how to plant broccoli and other cold crops.
- [Learning About Broccoli (1:07)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/learning-about-broccoli-3/) - This is a short video demonstrating that we eat the flower buds of the broccoli plant.
- [Upper Valley Farm to School Network – Harvesting Broccoli and Cauliflower (4:33)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/upper-valley-farm-to-school-network-harvesting-broccoli-and-cauliflower-3/) - This video explains that the parts of broccoli and cauliflower plants that we eat are flower buds and stems and discusses the nutrients that these plants provide for us.
- [Iowa Ingredient: Growing Cauliflower (4:16)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/iowa-ingredient-growing-cauliflower-2/) - A how-to video for growing cauliflower from seed to harvest.
- [Growing Minds Farm to School: Veggie Crowns](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/growing-minds-farm-to-school-veggie-crowns/) - In this lesson students are introduced to new fruits and vegetables by creating their own veggie crowns. The veggie crowns can be used in a variety of ways to have conversations with students about fruits and vegetables. Using seed catalogs or provided cut-outs, you can have students make crowns with various themes such as favorite
- [Vermont Harvest of the Month: Beets](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/vermont-harvest-of-the-month-beets/) - This resource has information on beets and lesson ideas.
- [TESCO: Crunchy Carrots: from Farm to Fork (3:49)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/tesco-crunchy-carrots-from-farm-to-fork/) - Watch this video to see the farm-to-fork journey of carrots, from ideal growing conditions to harvesting and production, ready for you to buy in the shops.
- [Bring Back the Farm: Farm to Fork Time-Lapse of Beets (2:06)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/bring-back-the-farm-farm-to-fork-time-lapse-of-beets/) - A short-time lapse video covering the growth of beets.
- [Growing Beet Greens from Beet Tops (1:33)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/growing-beet-greens-from-beet-tops/) - A short-time lapse video covering the growth of beet greens.
- [Growing Carrots from Sowing to Harvest (6:20)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/growing-carrots-from-sowing-to-harvest-3/) - A how-to video on growing carrots, from sowing to harvest.
- [How to Grow Carrot Tops (6:39)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/gardening-at-58-north-how-to-grow-carrot-tops/) - A short-time lapse video covering the growth of carrot tops.
- [Tops & Bottoms by Janet Stevens (1995)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/tops-and-bottoms-by-janet-stevens-1995/) - Hare solves his family’s problems by tricking rich and lazy Bear in this funny, energetic version of an old slave story. With roots in American slave tales, "Tops & Bottoms" celebrates the trickster tradition of using one’s wits to overcome hardship.
- [The Magic Beet by Kiya Kahl (2020)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/the-magic-beet-by-kiya-kahl-2020/) - Clementine is quirky and sentimental. She loves gardening with her Grammy and has a deep connection to a ring that was given to her by her Grampy. While losing herself in all the beautiful colors of the garden, Clementine also loses her most prized possession. Despite her sadness, Clementine learns to be patient and to
- [Our Community Garden by Barbara Pollak (2004)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/our-community-garden-by-barbara-pollak-2004/) - If you could plant a garden that represented your personality, what would it include? Maybe cherry tomatoes, green peppers, and delicious strawberries? Audrey Aubergine and her friends do just that in their neighborhood’s community garden, where they play hide-and-seek, tend giant sunflowers, and discover nature’s possibilities.
- [Upper Valley Farm to School Harvest Lessons: Berries](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/vermont-harvest-of-the-month-berries/) - These harvest lessons cover a variety of subjects including pollinators, blueberry nutrition, blueberry taste tests, and art.
- [University of Illinois: Pollinator Buzzy Activity Book](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/university-of-illinois-pollinator-buzzy-activity-book/) - This is a short workbook full of puzzles, coloring pages, and information related to pollinators. Have fun and learn!
- [Medical News Today: Everything You Need to Know about Blueberries](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/medical-news-today-everything-you-need-to-know-about-blueberries-3/) - Informative background information on blueberries including facts and nutrition information for teachers.
- [How to Eat a Rainbow: 5 Shades of Nutrients](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/how-to-eat-a-rainbow-5-shades-of-nutrients-3/) - Informative article for teachers and students on what it means to “Eat a Rainbow.”
- [5 Superfoods That Actually Live Up to Their Hype](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/5-super-foods-that-actually-live-up-to-their-hype-3/) - Everyone has heard that blueberries are one of the "super fruits." This informative article for teachers and students explains the five superfoods, including the blueberry.
- [Vermont Harvest of the Month: Beets & Rutabaga](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/vermont-harvest-of-the-month-beets-rutabaga/) - Harvest lessons provide a fun way for classrooms to explore, taste, and learn about eating more fruits and vegetables. Included are lessons covering a variety of subjects including nutrition, measurement, graphing, dyeing paper with beet juice, structures of plants, and mapping the origins of beets and rutabaga.
- [Montana Harvest of the Month: Beets](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/montana-harvest-of-the-month-beets/) - This harvest of the month worksheet includes facts about the vegetable, produce and storage tips, nutrition information, and more. As a class, complete the activity "Colorful Beets, Inside and Out" to describe, compare, and learn about beets. Classroom recipes include Beets and Sweets Heart-Shaped Chips and Galina's Very Berry Beet Smoothies.
- [Growing Minds Farm to School: Root Exploration](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/growing-minds-farm-to-school-root-exploration/) - Introduce students to roots and the ways they function by pulling up and observing the roots of different weeds. Talk with students about the 5 “Ws” (who, what, when, where, and why) and use them as a guide for creating a poem about roots. Then, grow a sweet potato in a jar to see how
- [New Hampshire Harvest of the Month: Eat the Rainbow](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/new-hampshire-harvest-of-the-month-eat-the-rainbow/) - Harvest lessons provide a fun way for classrooms to explore, taste, and learn about eating more fruits and vegetables. “Eating the rainbow” (a variety of different colored fruits and vegetables) keeps you healthy and strong! Students will learn how different colored foods have different health benefits. They will also learn about the differences between whole
- [Kids Gardening: Edible Landscaping](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/kids-gardening-edible-landscaping/) - Interested in starting a food garden with your students, but can’t find space for a traditional vegetable garden or fruit orchard? Try edible landscaping! Students will investigate the ornamental properties of lettuce to expand their perceptions of plant material that can be used in landscapes.
- [Fresh Fruit & Vegetable Program: Salad Greens Worksheets](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/fresh-fruit-vegetable-program-salad-greens-worksheets/) - Taste-test worksheets for salad greens along with coloring sheets and other lessons organized by grade level.
- [New Hampshire Harvest of the Month: Kale](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/new-hampshire-harvest-of-the-month-kale-harvest-lessons/) - A variety of lessons to explore, taste, and learn about kale. Activities include learning about plant parts, making a massaged kale salad, and mapping the history of kale.
- [Vermont Harvest of the Month: Kale](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/vermont-harvest-of-the-month-kale-classroom-connections/) - Includes two lessons: The Autobiography of Kale (English) and Parts of a Leaf (Science). Have students imagine they are a kale plant and describe their life from seed to plate. This is a great opportunity to discuss the life cycle of a plant, as it lives through the seasons. Then have students draw and label
- [Fresh Fruit & Vegetable Program: Spinach Worksheets](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/fresh-fruit-vegetable-program-spinach-worksheets/) - Taste-test worksheets for spinach along with coloring sheets and other lessons organized by grade level.
- [USDA Nutrition Team: Sweet Potatoes](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/usda-nutrition-team-sweet-potatoes/) - Four lessons for school and three home activities all focus on sweet potatoes.
- [Amazing Natural World: Harvesting Sweet Potatoes (4:04)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/harvesting-sweet-potatoes/) - Harvesting Japanese sweet potatoes in a small backyard plot.
- [P. Allen Smith: How to Harvest Sweet Potatoes (3:15)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/p-allen-smith-how-to-harvest-sweet-potatoes/) - Harvesting and storing sweet potatoes.
- [Sweet Potato Pete and the Green Garden Gang, by Art Ehrens (2018)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/sweet-potato-pete-and-the-green-garden-gang-by-art-ehrens-2018/) - The theme of the book is about the first solid foods that parents can feed their children. The story features Sweet Potato Pete a young country boy who loves sweet potatoes. He wants to share the sweet potatoes he's grown with the kids in town, but he needs the help of his pals, the Green
- [From Spore to Mushroom by Lisa Owings (2017)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/from-spore-to-mushroom-by-lisa-owings-2017/) - Follow each step in the mushroom’s life cycle - from spores drifting in the wind to fully grown mushrooms.
- [Good Mushrooms and Bad Toadstools by Allan Fowler (2001)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/good-mushrooms-and-bad-toadstools-by-allan-fowler-2001/) - Find out how mushrooms grow, which ones we eat, and why mushrooms are good and toadstools are bad.
- [Louisiana Sea Grant: Measuring a Fish](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/measuring-a-fish/) - Students will practice estimation and measuring using the appropriate tools (such as rulers, yardsticks, meter sticks, and measuring tapes) in this lesson.The students will solve comparison story problems involving different lengths of fish. Students will estimate the length of the fish before using their tools to make an exact measurement. According to the Louisiana Department
- [Ag in the Classroom: Seeds, Miraculous Seeds](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/seed-sensation-exploring-and-sorting-seeds-grades-k-2/) - Students will learn about seeds through dissection, classification, comparison and contrast, and hands-on planting experience. Seed Dissection Activity Sheet Seeds Powerpoint Slides Seed Science Experiment Activity Sheet
- [Calvin the Catfish by Calvin Carson (2018)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/calvin-the-catfish-by-calvin-carson-2018/) - A fish's perspective of survival amid the uncertainty of everyday life. Calvin's survival depends on his ability to deal with the situations that he can control and coping with man-made disasters .
- [Catfish Kate and the Sweet Swamp Band by Sarah Weeks (2009)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/catfish-kate-and-the-sweet-swamp-band-by-sarah-weeks-2009/) - Catfish Kate and her all-girl band liven up the bayou with their rockin’ tunes, but the Skunktail Boys are demanding a little peace and quiet. The boys want to read. The girls want to play. And the swamp’s not big enough for the both of them! Or is it?
- [A Catfish Tale: A Bayou Story of the Fisherman and His Wife by Whitney Stewart (2014)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/a-catfish-tale-a-bayou-story-of-the-fisherman-and-his-wife-by-whitney-stewart-2014/) - Deep in the bayou, a Cajun fisherman named Jack catches a magic fish that offers to grant wishes in exchange for being set free. Jack doesn't have a lot of wishes, but his wife Jolie sure does―for a mansion, a paddleboat, fame and fortune! With each wish, all the fish says is "Ah, tooloulou―if that
- [Clarence the Catfish finds a Friend by C.J. Glass (2020)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/clarence-the-catfish-finds-a-friend-by-c-j-glass-2020/) - We all need a good friend to talk to and have fun with! In today’s world some children have trouble making friends. They may look or act differently from other children, in one way or another, causing them distress and lack of self-esteem. Clarence the Catfish knows just how that feels. He is not your ordinary catfish and does not
- [Clarissa Catfish at the Peoria Playhouse Children’s Museum by Elaine A. Powers (2020)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/clarissa-catfish-at-the-peoria-playhouse-childrens-museum-by-elaine-a-powers-2020/) - Clarissa Catfish liked her new home at the Peoria Playhouse Children’s Museum, but she couldn’t see the exhibits or the children. How can a catfish travel around when she needs to stay in the water? Come inside to find out and join Clarissa as she explores the marvelous museum.
- [Sammy Shrimp: A Tale of a Little Shrimp by Suzanne Tate (1990)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/sammy-shrimp-a-tale-of-a-little-shrimp-by-suzanne-tate-1990/) - Exciting tale of a little shrimp and his big sister. Facts about shrimp in simple and entertaining format. Illustrated by James Melvin.
- [Three Little Shrimp by J. Steven Spires (2017)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/three-little-shrimp-by-j-steven-spires-2017/) - Dive into crystal blue waters to follow three very curious little shrimp as they explore beneath the surface. Dangers surround them--egrets, red fish, and a loggerhead turtle all love eating shrimp! Even the fisherman's net is out to capture them. When the little shrimp venture out of their troupe they find more than they expected
- [The Life of a Shrimp by Samuel F. (2020)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/the-life-of-a-shrimp-by-samuel-f-2020/) - The Life of a Shrimp is a story about a character called Luke, who has certain peculiarities and that great surprises occur along the way.
- [A Shrimp Called Pee Wee by Janis Pacileo (2012)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/a-shrimp-called-pee-wee-by-janis-pacileo-2012/) - When a new baby shrimp called Pee Wee is born, there is a hush in the sea. His mom and dad are concerned because he is tiny and his whole backside is shiny. The doctors and nurses work hard to save him. Then one day, they realize that something bigger than all of them has
- [The Soapy Shrimp Boat by Kim Dowers (2012)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/the-soapy-shrimp-boat-by-kim-dowers-2012/) - Come Spend the day with good 'ole Soapy Shrimp Boat on the Bayou! See what happens when one slimy shrimp wiggles his way aboard the glistening clean Cajun crew. Crack up with the chaos that ensues as characters clash in this comic adventure! K
- [Kids Gardening: Three Sisters Garden](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/three-sisters-garden/) - Students will explore the benefits of companion planting by investigating the historical Native American planting of Three Sisters Gardens. Students will also learn how the growth habits and biology of certain plants can complement each other to form a symbiotic or mutually beneficial relationship.
- [Up, Down, and Around by Katherine Ayres (2008)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/up-down-and-around-by-katherine-ayres-2008-3/) - From seeds dropping into soil to corn bursting from its stalks, from children chasing butterflies to ants burrowing underground, everything in this vibrant picture book pulses with life — in all directions! Sprightly illustrations set the mood for a rhythmic text that follows nature’s course to a feast of backyard bounty.
- [Corn by Gail Gibbons (2009)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/corn-by-gail-gibbons-2009/) - Find out everything about this versatile and important grain—its history as a crop, the four main types, and how we grow and use it to make everything from food to paper to medicine!
- [The Life and Times of Corn by Charles Micucci (2009)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/the-life-and-times-of-corn-by-charles-micucci-2009/) - What grain has seeds in all colors of the rainbow, can grow twenty feet high, is often harvested by moonlight, and is more valuable to the United States than gold?
- [Corn Is Maize: The Gift of the Indians by Aliki (1996)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/corn-is-maize-the-gift-of-the-indians-by-aliki-1996/) - Maize has been an important crop from its beginning as a simple grass plant to its hybridization with teosinte to new protein-rich kinds. Used by both Indians and Pilgrims as food, maize is now also used in medicines, soaps, glues, powders, and other products. Popcorn, corn on the cob, cornbread, tacos, tamales, and tortillas—all of
- [The Popcorn Book Paperback by Tomie dePaola (1978)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/the-popcorn-book-paperback-by-tomie-depaola-1978/) - What popcorn is, how it's stored, and how it's cooked, plus legends and recipes.
- [From Kernel to Corncob by Ellen Weiss (2007)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/from-kernel-to-corncob-scholastic-news-nonfiction-readers-how-things-grow-paperback-by-ellen-weiss-2007/) - Using simple text and illustrations, describes how a kernel grows into a piece of corn.
- [Corn Aplenty by Dana Meachen Rau (2009)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/corn-aplenty-by-dana-meachen-rau-2009/) - Two children watch a local farmer grow a crop of corn, and as the corn develops—from seed to harvest time—so does the friendship between the children and the farmer. This simple Step 1 Reader features word repetition and patterning and is perfect for emergent readers.
- [Three Sisters Legend](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/three-sisters-legend/) - The legend explains the history of this Native American companion planting method.
- [Seeds to Success: Ripe for the Searching](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/ripe-for-the-searching/) - Louisiana Harvest of the Month word search. Use the word bank to find the hidden names of the harvest of the month items. Words can be going horizontally, vertically or diagonally.
- [The Louisiana Urban Gardener: A Beginner's Guide to Growing Vegetables and Herbs (2017)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/the-louisiana-urban-gardener-a-beginners-guide-to-growing-vegetables-and-herbs-2017/) - This book offers easy guidelines and useful tools to jump-start and maintain small yet bountiful gardens.
- [Project Garden: A Month-by-Month Guide to Planting, Growing, and Enjoying ALL Your Backyard Has to Offer (2012)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/project-garden-a-month-by-month-guide-to-planting-growing-and-enjoying-all-your-backyard-has-to-offer-2012/) - Ideas to explore, innovate, and cultivate through simple projects that will get a garden growing at any time of year.
- [Worms Eat Our Garbage: Classroom Activities for a Better Environment (2003)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/worms-eat-our-garbage-classroom-activities-for-a-better-environment-2003/) - This book presents 150 worm-related classroom or home activities to help children in grades 4-8 develop problem-solving and critical-thinking skills. Centered around a classroom worm bin, activities integrate science, mathematics, language arts, biology, solid waste issues, ecology, and the environment.
- [Gardening Lab for Kids: 52 Fun Experiments to Learn, Grow, Harvest, Make, Play, and Enjoy Your Garden by Renata Fossen Brown(2014)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/gardening-lab-for-kids-52-fun-experiments-to-learn-grow-harvest-make-play-and-enjoy-your-garden-2014/) - This fun and creative book features 52 plant-related activities set into weekly lessons, beginning with learning to read maps to find your heat zone, moving through seeds, soil, composting, and then creating garden art and appreciating your natural surroundings.
- [The Garden Classroom: Hands-On Activities in Math, Science, Literacy, and Art (2015)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/the-garden-classroom-hands-on-activities-in-math-science-literacy-and-art-2015/) - Packed with garden-based activities that promote science, math, reading, writing, imaginative play, and arts and crafts, The Garden Classroom offers a whole year of outdoor play and learning ideas—however big or small your garden.
- [Botany on Your Plate: Investigating the Plants We Eat (2008)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/botany-on-your-plate-investigating-the-plants-we-eat-2008/) - Watch children's understanding of our world grow as they partake in hands-on activities that explore edible roots, stems, leaves, flowers, fruits, and seeds through observation, dissection, journaling, discussion of findings, and, of course, tasting!
- [Gardening Projects for Kids (2012)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/gardening-projects-for-kids-2012/) - Fantastic ideas for making things, growing plants and flowers, and attracting wildlife to the garden, with 60 practical projects and 500 photographs.
- [Keeping a Nature Journal (2003)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/keeping-a-nature-journal-2003/) - Keeping a Nature Journal is full of engaging exercises and stimulating prompts that will help you hone your powers of observation and appreciate new aspects of nature’s endlessly varied beauty.
- [The Book of Gardening Projects for Kids: 101 Ways to Get Kids Outside, Dirty, and Having Fun (2012)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/the-book-of-gardening-projects-for-kids-101-ways-to-get-kids-outside-dirty-and-having-fun-2012/) - The book features simple, practical gardening advice, including how to design a play-friendly garden, ideas for fun-filled theme gardens, and how to cook and preserve the garden's bounty.
- [Math in the garden: Hands-on Activities that Bring Math to Life (2006)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/math-in-the-garden-hands-on-activities-that-bring-math-to-life-2006/) - Thirty-six standards-based lessons on math in the garden for ages 5-13. Through experiential learning activities, this book fosters growth in elementary and middle school-aged children.
- [Louisiana Harvest of the Month Video Series: Sweet Potatoes (10:12)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/louisiana-harvest-of-the-month-video-series-sweet-potatoes/) - This month’s Louisiana Harvest of the Month was grown by our nation’s first president, George Washington. It’s a root but its leaves are also edible. Have you guessed it? It’s sweet potatoes! Now let’s learn a little bit more about the sweet potato, a vegetable with a history as colorful as its bright orange flesh.
- [Louisiana Harvest of the Month Video Series: Lettuce (13:04)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/louisiana-harvest-of-the-month-video-series-lettuce/) - This month’s Louisiana Harvest of the Month is made up of 95% water and is used as toppings on things as tacos and sandwiches but it also tasty on its own. It’s lettuce! Let us learn a little bit more about the second most popular vegetable in the United States.
- [Louisiana Harvest of the Month Video Series: Greens (10:53)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/louisiana-harvest-of-the-month-video-series-greens/) - This month’s Louisiana Harvest of the Month is a staple in southern cooking. It's greens! Check out our video to learn a little more about what makes greens so special!
- [Louisiana Harvest of the Month Video Series: Strawberries (10:50)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/louisiana-harvest-of-the-month-video-series-strawberries/) - This month’s Louisiana Harvest of the Month is grown in every U.S. state and every Canadian providence. It became the official Louisiana state fruit in 1980 and it’s celebrated each year at its very own festival in Ponchatoula. It’s strawberries! Join me and let’s learn a little more about what makes this fruit the berry
- [Louisiana Harvest of the Month Video Series: Mushrooms (10:22)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/louisiana-harvest-of-the-month-video-series-mushrooms/) - This month’s Louisiana Harvest of the Month is not a plant or an animal. It’s often mistakenly called a vegetable, but it is actually the fruit of a fungus. It’s mushrooms! These tasty toadstools prefer to grow in the dark. In fact, they require no sunlight at all, but today we're going to shed some
- [Louisiana Harvest of the Month Video Series: Catfish (11:03)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/louisiana-harvest-of-the-month-video-series-catfish/) - This month's Louisiana Harvest of the Month thrives in the muddy waters of the southern region of the United States, and it holds a humble yet essential piece of our culinary history here in the South. It's catfish! In the past, eating catfish was a social experience, where they were caught wild, prepared, and eaten
- [Louisiana Harvest of the Month Video Series: Tomatoes (10:08)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/louisiana-harvest-of-the-month-video-series-tomatoes/) - This month’s Louisiana Harvest of the Month was legally designated as a vegetable over a 100 years ago in the United States; although, it is botanically classified as a fruit. Now it is the third most popular vegetable in the United States. It’s tomatoes! No matter how you slice it, the tomato is a delicious
- [Louisiana Harvest of the Month Video Series: Summer Squash (10:41)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/louisiana-harvest-of-the-month-video-series-summer-squash/) - This month’s Louisiana Harvest of the Month comes in all sorts of beautiful sizes and colors and its name celebrates, probably your favorite season. It’s summer squash! There are some many interesting things to know about this amazing group of vegetables. Let’s head out to the farm to find out more!
- [Oklahoma Ag in the Classroom: Fish in a Bottle     ](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/fish-in-a-bottle/) - In this lesson, students will create a fish ecosystem. Students will observe their ecosystems and make observations. At the end of the observation period, the students will make conclusions about their ecosystems.
- [Salt Lake Brine Shrimp: Shrimp School](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/shrimp-school/) - In this lesson, students will identify the environmental conditions that are necessary for brine shrimp to hatch and develop. Students will examine how adding pollutants to the environment can be harmful to living organisms.
- [Louisiana Harvest of the Month Video Series: Watermelon (11:51)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/louisiana-harvest-of-the-month-video-series-watermelon/) - This month's Louisiana Harvest of the Month was so loved by American writer, Mark Twain, that he declared, “when you taste it you know what the angels eat,” and it is a heavenly treat on a hot summer day. It’s watermelon! Louisiana is known to grow some of the sweetest varieties of watermelon, so today
- [Louisiana Harvest of the Month Video Series: Cucumbers (11:13)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/louisiana-harvest-of-the-month-video-series-cucumbers/) - This month's Louisiana Harvest of the Month is not only refreshing to eat, but people have been relying on them for centuries for things like soothing sunburns, hydrating skin, and even curing bad breath. It's cucumbers! These crispy fruits add crunch to salads and sandwiches, and they're often enjoyed preserved as pickles. Let's head to
- [Louisiana Harvest of the Month Video Series: Eggplants (11:26)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/louisiana-harvest-of-the-month-video-series-eggplants/) - This month's Louisiana Harvest of the Month just might be the most mysterious of all the vegetables. In many parts of the world it's called an Aubergine but it's even known as the king of vegetables. It's eggplant! Early varieties were white oval fruits that looked a lot like chicken eggs, which is how the
- [Everybody Cooks Rice by Norah Dooley (1991)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/everybody-cooks-rice-by-norah-dooley-1991/) - In this multicultural picture book, Carrie goes from one neighbor's house to the next looking for her brother, who is late for dinner. She discovers that although each family is from a different country, everyone makes a rice dish at dinnertime. Readers will enjoy trying the simple recipes that correspond to each family's unique rice
- [One Grain of Rice by Demi (1997)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/one-grain-of-rice-by-demi-1997/) - A mathematical folktale illustrating the concept of doubling using rice as the example.
- [Thomas Jefferson Grows a Nation by Peggy Thomas (2015)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/thomas-jefferson-grows-a-nation-by-peggy-thomas-2015/) - Thomas Jefferson was more than a president and patriot. He was also a planter and gardener who loved to watch things grow—everything from plants and crops to even his brand-new nation. As minister to France, Jefferson promoted all things American, sharing corn and pecans with his Parisian neighbors. As secretary of state, he encouraged his
- [Genetically Modified Foods by Nigel Hawkes (2000)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/genetically-modified-foods-by-nigel-hawkes/) - Discusses the pros and cons of mass producing modified foods while offering an examination of how these products are made, the specific genes that are altered, and the types of modified food that are in the market today.
- [Grow! Raise! Catch!: How We Get Our Food by Shelley Rotner (2017)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/grow-raise-catch-how-we-get-our-food-by-shelley-rotner-2017/) - Farmers and fishermen show off their bounty in this celebration of agriculture and healthy eating! Bright, enticing photographs of plants, animals, and the people who work to raise them are paired with an accessible text explaining the different kinds of farms that produce our food. Fruits, vegetables, grains, dairy, meat, eggs, and fish are represented,
- [Rah, Rah, Radishes!: A Vegetable Chant by April Pulley Sayre (2014)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/rah-rah-radishes-a-vegetable-chant-by-april-pulley-sayre-2014/) - Know anyone who doesn’t like veggies? Here is a book that's sure to change their hungry minds! With raucous, rhyming text, Rah, Rah, Radishes! celebrates fresh vegetables, nature’s bright colors, and the joy of healthy eating. The book’s interactive spirit encourages kids to join in on the read-aloud fun, and little ones won't be able to resist
- [Focus on the Family: Rice Art Mosaics](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/rice-art-mosaics-focus-on-the-family-3/) - Have you ever seen a mosaic at a museum? Artists take small pieces of broken tile and arrange them to make beautiful designs. With a little imagination, you can create your own mosaics using materials from your kitchen.
- [Pilot Light: Growing and Eating Food Around the World- The Story of Rice](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/growing-and-eating-food-around-the-world-the-story-of-rice/) - Students will learn about food sources and origins by investigating how rice is grown around the world and eaten in different ways in various locations and cultures and identifying a rice dish that they have eaten before and where they ate it.
- [Think Rice Coloring Book](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/think-rice-coloring-book/) - Appropriate for ages 2 – 6, this coloring activity tells the farm-to-table story of U.S.-grown rice. Kids are able to color different scenes from the rice farm and learn about the lifecycle of rice by season. They also learn where rice is grown and how rice makes its way table where they can color in
- [MN Ag in the Classroom Harvest of the Month: Wild Rice (4:56)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/mn-ag-in-the-classroom-harvest-of-the-month-wild-rice-3/) - Wild rice is a staple in Minnesota. Watch how the White Earth Reservation in Naytahwuash, Minnesota shows how important wild rice is to the Ojibwe tribe. Logan Cloud shows the process of rice parching and finishing.
- [Seeds to Success: My Family’s Food Traditions](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/my-familys-food-traditions/) - This lesson, modified from Nourish’s Food Traditions Lesson challenges students to work with their families to conduct an interview and then create a display celebrating the food traditions of their homes. Through research and presentation, students will explore all the different ways in which food nourishes families and communities. While this lesson is generically written,
- [Mr. Astley's Blueberries by Kelly Jenkins Lin (2012)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/mr-astleys-blueberries-by-kelly-jenkins-lin-2012/) - Mr. Astley lives at the end of a long, winding lane, just right for blueberries. But it takes more than a sunny yard to grow blueberries. For Mr. Astley, it takes a lot of hard work and patience, even in winter when most people only dream of blueberries. But the blueberry patch can be full
- [More Blueberries! by Susan Musgrave (2015)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/more-blueberries-by-susan-musgrave-2015/) - These young twins can't get enough of their favorite snack―and they aren't the only ones! With playful rhyming text from award-winning poet Susan Musgrave and gorgeous illustrations by Esperança Melo, this exuberant board book will delight little ones and have everyone happily shouting, "More blueberries!"
- [Mimi's Strategy: What to do when the vegetables are green by Linda Goudsmit (2020)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/mimis-strategy-what-to-do-when-the-vegetables-are-green-by-linda-goudsmit-2020/) - Hildy does NOT like green vegetables, and every night at dinnertime she is expected to eat the green vegetables on her plate. What is Hildy supposed to do?
- [Do Lions Like Lettuce? by Moira Butterfield (2007)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/do-lions-like-lettuce-by-moira-butterfield-2007/) - Everybody knows that lions don't like lettuce. Kids lift a "head-of-lettuce flap" on one of this book's funny illustrations and discover an animal that does like lettuce: a rabbit. The surprise flap hides a grinning caterpillar. He likes lettuce, too! Do frogs like fish? Do bats like bamboo? These and more funny questions are posed
- [It's Our Garden: From Seeds to Harvest in a School Garden by George Ancona (2015)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/its-our-garden-from-seeds-to-harvest-in-a-school-garden-by-george-ancona-2015/) - Want to grow what you eat and eat what you grow? Visit this lively, flourishing school-and-community garden and be inspired to cultivate your own. Part celebration, part simple how-to, this close-up look at a vibrant garden and its enthusiastic gardeners is blooming with photos that will have readers ready to roll up their sleeves and
- [Secrets of the Garden: Food Chains and the Food Web in Our Backyard by Kathleen Weidner Zoehfeld (2014)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/secrets-of-the-garden-food-chains-and-the-food-web-in-our-backyard-by-kathleen-weidner-zoehfeld-2014/) - Alice's family plants a vegetable garden each spring, and this budding naturalist reports all she sees about how the plants grow, what insects come to eat the plants, and what birds and animals come to eat the insects. It's the food chain, right in her own backyard!
- [Plant a Little Seed by Bonnie Christensen (2012)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/plant-a-little-seed-by-bonnie-christensen-2012/) - With a little help from a watering can, bright sunlight, and a lot of patience, two friends plant seeds in their community garden and watch how they grow. Slowly, the seeds turn into sprouts, which grow into stems, followed by leaves and buds! The garden will soon be teeming with life and ready for a
- [Strega Nona's Harvest by Tomie dePaola (2012)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/strega-nonas-harvest-by-tomie-depaola-2012/) - In this humorous tale, Strega Nona attempts to teach Big Anthony about gardening and the importance of order. But when Big Anthony does not follow her directions and tries to use her growing spell, his small vegetable patch turns into an unruly jungle! What will they do with all the extra vegetables?
- [We Gather Together: Celebrating the Harvest Season by Wendy Pfeffer (2014)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/we-gather-together-celebrating-the-harvest-season-by-wendy-pfeffer-2014/) - Looking at both the science of weather and the history of how the fall equinox has been celebrated by various cultures throughout the world, this book will inspire a new understanding of autumn and the harvest season.
- [A Harvest of Color: Growing a Vegetable Garden by Melanie Eclare (2002)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/a-harvest-of-color-growing-a-vegetable-garden-by-melanie-eclare-2002/) - A group of neighborhood children transform a bare patch of earth into a vegetable garden. They learn simple but important lessons: to plant in straight rows, to thin seedlings, and the value of worms. They make notes on their efforts and compile useful lists of gardening tips. The result is a colorful, graphic scrapbook/diary/photo album
- [A Farmer's Life for Me by Jan Dobbins (2013)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/a-farmers-life-for-me-by-jan-dobbins-2013/) - A busy family and their friends spend a day working and playing on the farm. From milking the cows in the morning to closing the gate at night, learn about a day in the life of a farming family.
- [An Edible Alphabet: 26 Reasons to Love the Farm by Carol Watterson (2011)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/an-edible-alphabet-26-reasons-to-love-the-farm-by-carol-watterson-2011/) - Join this lively bunch on an alphabetical tour of today’s farm. With families and schools thinking more than ever about fresh, healthful choices for the table, kids want to know about the foods they see and eat every day: Where does it come from? How is it grown? What’s the difference between a fruit and
- [Farming by Gail Gibbons (2019)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/farming-by-gail-gibbons-2019/) - Farms are busy places throughout the year. Animals are born, fields are plowed and planted, and crops are harvested. The winters are quiet, but there are always chores to be done, and soon spring will come again. This new edition of a popular favorite has been vetted by an agricultural scientist and includes updated farming procedures
- [The Road to Rice (Drive Thru) by Shalini Vallepur  (2020)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/the-road-to-rice-drive-thru-by-shalini-vallepur-2020/) - Hop aboard the Rice Bowl food truck with your rice-loving guide Mina as you drive along the road to rice. From the rice paddies, to the rice dishes on tables around the globe, you'll see it all!
- [Chef Creole by Johnette Downing(2008)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/chef-creole-by-johnette-downing2008/) - There was a man from New Orleans and his name was Chef Creole. His hair was made of rice, his eyes of red beans, and his feet of beignets. Young readers will delight in this Louisiana picture-book adaptation of the song Aiken Drum.
- [Benji and the 24 Pound Banana Squash by Alan C. Fox (2017)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/benji-and-the-24-pound-banana-squash-by-alan-c-fox-2017/) - Benji has made up his mind: he's going to grow the biggest banana squash ever from the tiny seeds he saved last summer. In spring, when the soil is soft, he plants the seeds, waters them, waits, waters them and waits. Will his dream come true?
- [Sophie's Squash Go to School by Pat Zietlow Miller (2016)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/sophies-squash-go-to-school-by-pat-zietlow-miller-2016/) - On Sophie’s first day of school, nobody appreciates her two best friends, Bonnie and Baxter, baby squash that she grew in her garden. Even worse, one classmate, Steven Green, won’t leave Sophie alone. He sits by her at circle time. He plays near her during recess. And he breathes on her while she paints. Steven
- [Daniel Visits a Pumpkin Patch by Maggie Testa (2021)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/daniel-visits-a-pumpkin-patch-by-maggie-testa-2021/) - Daniel Tiger is visiting a pumpkin patch with his family and friends. The best part is, Mom and Dad Tiger told him he could pick out a pumpkin to bring home. Once they get to the patch, there are so many pumpkins to choose from—some are very small and some are very large. Will Daniel
- [Runaway Pumpkins by Teresa Bateman (2020)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/runaway-pumpkins-by-teresa-bateman-2020/) - The old adage of "when life hands you lemons, make lemonade" is reborn with pumpkins! When a bumpy road and a faulty bus storage lock release a load of handpicked pumpkins back into the wild, the students on a field trip are left with a single pumpkin. Pluckily, they decide to take what they have
- [Pumpkin (Life Cycle of a . . .) by Ron Fridell and Patricia Walsh (2009)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/pumpkin-life-cycle-of-a-by-ron-fridell-and-patricia-walsh-2009/) - How big can pumpkins grow? Why do pumpkins have very big leaves? What can we make with pumpkins? Explaining concepts through stunning photographs and simple text, 'Life Cycle of a Pumpkin' takes an in-depth look at this familiar but fascinating plant.
- [From Seed to Pumpkin: A Fall Book for Kids by Wendy Pfeffer (2015)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/from-seed-to-pumpkin-a-fall-book-for-kids/) - Read and find out about how pumpkins grow from a tiny yellow seed to a pumpkin in this colorfully illustrated nonfiction picture book.
- [The Pumpkin Book by Gail Gibbons (1999)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/the-pumpkin-book-by-gail-gibbons-1999/) - In this cheerfully illustrated, simply presented book, children can learn about the growth cycle and many varieties of pumpkins, and even how to plant their own. Award-winning author Gail Gibbons also relates the special role pumpkins played in the first Thanksgiving, the history behind carving pumpkins into jack'o'lanterns, and how pumpkins are still part of
- [From Seed to Plant by Gail Gibbons (1991)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/from-seed-to-plant-by-gail-gibbons-1991/) - With simple language and bright illustrations, non-fiction master Gail Gibbons introduces young readers to the processes of pollination, seed formation, and germination. Important vocabulary is reinforced with accessible explanation and colorful, clear diagrams showing the parts of plants, the wide variety of seeds, and how they grow.
- [Pumpkin Pumpkin by Jeanne Titherington (1990)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/pumpkin-pumpkin-by-jeanne-titherington-1990/) - Jamie plants a pumpkin seed in the spring and, after watching it grow all summer, carves a face in it for Halloween! But best of all, he saves some seeds that he will plant again next spring.
- [Too Many Pumpkins by Linda White (1996)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/too-many-pumpkins-by-linda-white-1996/) - Rebecca Estelle has hated pumpkins ever since she was a girl when pumpkins were often the only food her family had. When an enormous pumpkin falls off a truck and smashes in her yard, she shovels dirt over the pieces and forgets about them. But those slimy pumpkin smithereens sprout up in autumn, and Rebecca
- [Cabbages and Kings by Jamie Wyeth (1997)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/cabbages-and-kings-by-jamie-wyeth-1997/) - A special friendship begins in Farmer Green's garden when a young asparagus stalk strikes up a conversation with his neighbor, a cabbage, and the two vegetables discover that they have much in common.
- [Carrot Soup by John Segal (2006)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/carrot-soup-by-john-segal-2006/) - Take one rabbit, patiently growing carrots. Add his friends -- Mole, Dog, Cat, Duck, and Pig. Mix all ingredients together for a superdelicious surprise!
- [A Fruit is a Suitcase for Seeds by Jean Richards (2006)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/a-fruit-is-a-suitcase-for-seeds-by-jean-richards-2006/) - Readers will learn how fruits and designed to protect a plant's seeds and also to help the plant spread its seeds to new place. With prose perfect for read-alouds and gorgeous watercolor illustrations, Fruit is a Suitcase for Seeds delves into the world of seeds, their purpose, and how they grow
- [The Fruits We Eat by Gail Gibbons (2016)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/the-fruits-we-eat-by-gail-gibbons-2016/) - Berries, apples, melons, and grapes; oranges, grapefruits, bananas -- yum! This scrumptious picture book, a companion to The Vegetables We Eat, offers youngsters an inviting, information-packed cornucopia of favorite fruits.
- [Bear and Bunny Grow Tomatoes by Bruce Koscielniak (1993)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/bear-and-bunny-grow-tomatoes-by-bruce-koscielniak-1993/) - A hard-working bear and a lazy bunny both plant tomatoes in their gardens, with quite different results
- [Beans, Greens, and Grades by D.S. Venetta (2016)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/beans-greens-and-grades-by-d-s-venetta-2016/) - Lexi and Jason Williams take center stage at school when Principal Gordon enlists their help to establish a school garden at Beacon Academy. The kids are thrilled to be selected as Green Ambassadors for this important project, but quickly learn how challenging it can be to work with others toward a common goal
- [The Big Fat Worm by Nancy Laan (1995)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/the-big-fat-worm-by-nancy-laan-1995/) - A rhythmic read-aloud tale describes a chain of events set in motion when a big fat bird tries to eat a big fat worm
- [The Biggest Pumpkin Ever by Steven Kroll (1993)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/the-biggest-pumpkin-ever-by-steven-kroll-1993/) - Once there were two mice who fell in love with the same pumpkin....Desmond the field mouse wants to carve the biggest jack-o'-lantern in the neighborhood with his pumpkin. Clayton the house mouse wants to win the Biggest Pumpkin contest with his. But when they discover that their choice pumpkins are actually the same one, Desmond
- [Carrots by Inez Snyder (2004)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/carrots-by-inez-snyder-2004/) - Introduces the carrot, from the time it begins to grow from a seed until it is eaten.
- [City Green by DyAnne DiSalvo-Ryan (2019)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/city-green-by-dyanne-disalvo-ryan-2019/) - Right in the middle of Marcy’s city block is a vacant lot, littered and forlorn. Sometimes just looking at it makes Marcy feel sad. Then one spring, Marcy has a wonderful idea: Instead of a useless lot, why not a green and growing space for everyone to enjoy?
- [Compost Stew: An A to Z Recipe for the Earth by Mary Siddals (2014)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/compost-stew-an-a-to-z-recipe-for-the-earth-by-mary-siddals-2014/) - Teach kids to compost and help them develop life-long habits to protect the Earth. From apple cores to zinnia heads, readers will discover the best ingredients for a successful compost pile in this fun picture book.
- [Composting: Nature’s Recyclers by Robin Koontz (2006)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/composting-natures-recyclers-by-robin-koontz-2006/) - Dead leaves, food scraps, and grass clippings for lunch? Small animals, fungi, and bacteria called decomposers turn trash into a tasty compost treat. Learn more about compost and how you can use it in your garden or yard.
- [First Garden: The White House Garden and How it Grew by Robin Gourley (2011)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/first-garden-the-white-house-garden-and-how-it-grew-by-robin-gourley-2011/) - This book tells the story of Mrs. Obama’s garden, as well as the story of the White House grounds, the other gardens (including Eleanor Roosevelt’s Victory Garden in World War II) that came before, the White House children who have played there, and the teamwork, involving local children as well as the Obama family and
- [First Peas to the Table: How Thomas Jefferson Inspired a School Garden by Susan Grigsby (2012)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/first-peas-to-the-table-how-thomas-jefferson-inspired-a-school-garden-by-susan-grigsby-2012/) - Maya loves contests, so she is excited when her teacher announces they will plant a school garden like Thomas Jefferson's garden at Monticello―and they'll have a "First Peas to the Table" contest, just like Jefferson and his neighbors had each spring. Maya plants her pea seeds with a secret head start―found in Jefferson’s Garden Book―and
- [I Love Greens by Victoria Boutenko (2012)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/i-love-greens-by-victoria-boutenko-2012/) - I Love Greens is an elegantly illustrated book that tenderly teaches toddlers about the importance of eating healthy.
- [Jody’s Beans by Malachy Doyle (2002)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/jodys-beans-by-malachy-doyle-2002/) - When Jody’s grandfather comes to visit, he brings along a packet of seeds for them to plant. Through spring, summer, and fall, Jody watches her plants sprout, flower, and grow lots of beans. Soon, as Jody’s parents await a new baby, Grandpa and Jody are picking the beans — and waiting for next spring
- [The Berry Book by Gail Gibbons (2002)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/the-berry-book-by-gail-gibbons-2002/) - From wild berries to cultivated berries, berries growing in the summer and berries growing in the winter, turn the pages to find out more about the berries we commonly eat.
- [The Little Gardener: Helping Children Connect with the Natural World by Julie Cerny (2020)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/the-little-gardener-helping-children-connect-with-the-natural-world-by-julie-cerny-2020/) - The Little Gardener is an engaging illustrated guide for parents, grandparents, caregivers, and educators who want to help children explore the natural world through gardening. Part how–to, part teaching tool, and part inspiration, The Little Gardener is a thoughtful combination of detailed instructions, tips, anecdotes, and seasonal activities designed to connect gardeners to natural systems.
- [Alice Waters Cooks Up a Food Revolution by Diane Stanley (2022)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/alice-waters-cooks-up-a-food-revolution-by-diane-stanley-2022/) - A delicious nonfiction picture book biography about pioneering chef Alice Waters who kickstarted the organic food movement.
- [Alice Waters and the Trip to Delicious by Jacqueline Briggs Martin (2014)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/alice-waters-and-the-trip-to-delicious-by-jacqueline-briggs-martin-2014/) - Come along with Chef Alice Waters on a wonderful trip to Delicious! She learned as a child, and wants all children to share with her, the joy of tasting real food that begins not in the kitchen, but in the fields with good soil and caring farmers. This lively presentation chronicles Alice’s passion, from her
- [Yucky Worms by Vivian French (2012)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/yucky-worms-by-vivian-french-2012/) - Who would want to be friends with a wiggly, slimy worm? You can’t even tell which end is which! But there’s more to these lowly creatures than meets the eye. Kids are invited to find out where worms live, see how they move, and understand why gardeners consider them friends with the help of this
- [An Earthworm’s Life by John Himmelman (2000)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/an-earthworms-life-by-john-himmelman-2000/) - Discover that earthworms aren't just yucky but are necessary to keeping soil healthy. Nature Up close series uses beautiful watercolors to depict each creature's world from its unique perspective. Simple text describes the creatures' movements and activities.
- [Alicia's Fruity Drinks / Las Aguas Frescas De Alicia (English and Spanish Edition) by Lupe Ruiz-Flores (2012)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/alicias-fruity-drinks-las-aguas-frescas-de-alicia-english-and-spanish-edition-by-lupe-ruiz-flores-2012/) - In this bilingual picture book for children ages 5-8, a young girl discovers a treat from her mother's Mexican-American childhood and becomes her friends' favorite player with her healthy, frothy fruit drinks.
- [And The Good Brown Earth by Kathy Henderson (2008)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/and-the-good-brown-earth-by-kathy-henderson-2008/) - Gram and Joe love to spend time together taking care of the vegetable patch, but it takes a lot of patience. There’s digging time, planting time, weeding time, watering time, even thinking time. Meanwhile, the seasons change, and while Gram does things her way, Joe does things his way. But come harvest, each will find
- [Let’s go Nuts (Seeds We Eat) by April Sayre (2013)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/lets-go-nuts-seeds-we-eat-by-april-sayre-2013/) - What do nuts, beans, grains, and even some spices have in common? They’re all seeds—seeds we can eat! So get ready to greet lentils and limas, take a crack at coconuts and cashews, and say hi to rye and buckwheat. You’ll soon be seeing seeds in a whole new way!
- [The Garden Classroom: Hands-On Activities in Math, Science, Literacy, and Art by Cathy James (2015)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/the-garden-classroom-hands-on-activities-in-math-science-literacy-and-art-by-cathy-james-2015/) - Packed with garden-based activities that promote science, math, reading, writing, imaginative play, and arts and crafts, The Garden Classroom offers a whole year of outdoor play and learning ideas—however big or small your garden.
- [Rosita and the Night of the Radishes by Dorothy Thurgood Manning (2016)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/rosita-and-the-night-of-the-radishes-by-dorothy-thurgood-manning-2016/) - Young Rosita competes in Oaxaca, Mexico's radish carving contest which is held every December 23rd. She hopes to win first prize and use the money to help her family's failing farm.
- [Kids Gardening: Decomposition Activity Pack](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/kids-gardening-decomposition-activity-pack/) - Learning about decomposition can be a great way to introduce kids to ecological processes, sustainable practices, and more! These three decomposition-themed activities are designed to jumpstart conversations and inspire curiosity and wonder for our natural world!
- [Kids Gardening: Vegetable Carving](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/kids-gardening-vegetable-carving/) - Carving vegetables is a great way to promote creativity, hone fine motor skills, and learn about global cultures. It can also be a fun way to get kids interested in trying out new foods, and to create festive decorations. Check out this fun activity and let your students explore different root vegetables through vegetable carving!
- [KidsGardening: Pollinator Pals Activity Book](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/kidsgardening-pollinator-pals-activity-book/) - Meet a pollinator! Pollinators are animals that help many flowering plants produce their seeds. Their important work helps support the continued existence of millions of plant species, and in turn, most animal species, including humans. Download this FREE 39-page activity book now to explore twelve pollinators, including swallowtail butterflies, lesser long-nose bats, bumblebees, chocolate midges,
- [A Feast for Joseph by Terry Farish and OD Bonny (2021)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/a-feast-for-joseph-by-terry-farish-and-od-bonny-2021/) - Joseph misses sharing meals with lots of people like he did back in the refugee camp, so when the neighbors finally come over, it’s a feast! A touching story about adjusting to a new home and the pleasure of cooking and sharing food with friends.
- [What Grew in Larry’s Garden by Laura Alary (2020)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/what-grew-in-larrys-garden-by-laura-alary-2020/) - A girl and her neighbor grow a community from their garden. Grace thinks Larry's garden is one of the wonders of the world. In his tiny backyard next door to hers, Larry grows the most extraordinary vegetables. Grace loves helping him --- watering and weeding, planting and pruning, hoeing and harvesting. And whenever there's a
- [Little Pea by Amy Krouse Rosenthal (2005)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/little-pea-by-amy-krouse-rosenthal-2005/) - If Little Pea doesn't eat all of his sweets, there will be no vegetables for dessert! What's a young pea to do? A delightful twist on a classic parent predicament, children will enjoy the unique tale and find themselves relating with Little Peamore than expected.
- [Now I Will Never Leave the Dinner Table by Jane Read Martin (1996)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/now-i-will-never-leave-the-dinner-table-by-jane-read-martin-1996/) - When her perfect older sister forces her to finish her spinach, a young girl devises a plan to get rid of her sister
- [Let’s Explore Strawberries by Jill Colella (2020)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/lets-explore-strawberries-by-jill-colella-2020/) - Did you know that if you pick a green strawberry, it will never ripen and turn red? Visit a berry farm to see how strawberries grow. Then follow simple recipes to make Strawberry Smoothies and Chocolate Covered Fruit Pops.
- [Molly and the Strawberry Day by Pam Conrad (1994)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/molly-and-the-strawberry-day-by-pam-conrad-1994/) - After a morning of strawberry-picking with her mother and father, Molly spends her day finding new ways to enjoy her favorite fruit.
- [Cabbage Moon by Tim Chadwick (1994)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/cabbage-moon-by-tim-chadwick-1994/) - Albert, a curious bunny, will do anything to get his questions answered, except eat his cabbage; then he discovers that the moon is made of delicious cabbage and he and his bunny friends nibble the moon away to a perfect crescent.
- [Plants Feed Me! By Lizzy Rockwell (2015)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/plants-feed-me-by-lizzy-rockwell-2015/) - Sink your teeth into the plants that feed the world—flowers, fruits, seeds, and all! With its simple text and bright, appealing illustrations, this book is perfect for young readers learning about where their food comes from.
- [Flicka, Ricka, Dicka, and the Strawberries by Maj Lindman (2013)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/flicka-ricka-dicka-and-the-strawberries-by-maj-lindman-2013/) - Flicka, Ricka, and Dicka are going wild-strawberry picking. Mother is going to pay them for every basket they gather. When they stop at a cottage along the way, they meet Mary, her baby brother, and Mary's mother. Mary and her family are very kind, but have patches on their clothes and no milk to drink.
- [Cook-a-doodle-doo! By Janet Stevens (2005)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/cook-a-doodle-doo-by-janet-stevens-2005/) - Big Brown Rooster is sick of chicken feed. So along with his friends--Turtle, Iguana, and Potbellied Pig--he sets out to make the most magnificent strawberry shortcake in the whole wide world. But there’s one problem: none of his friends knows how to cook! The team bravely forges ahead, and with Rooster’s help, they learn how
- [Long-Long’s New Year by Catherine Gower (2005)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/long-longs-new-year-by-catherine-gower-2005/) - In this beautifully illustrated multicultural children's book, a little Chinese boy named Long-Long accompanies his grandfather into the city to sell cabbages in order to buy food and decorations for the New Year. Selling cabbages is harder than Long-Long expects, and he encounters many adventures before he finds a way to help his grandfather and
- [Poppy’s Dance by Genevieve Huriet (1991)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/poppys-dance-by-genevieve-huriet-1991/) - Precocious Poppy takes a risk when he ventures in the snow to find some cabbage for his family
- [Snail Crossing by Corey R. Tabor (2020)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/snail-crossing-by-corey-r-tabor-2020/) - When Snail spies a plump, crisp cabbage across the road, nothing will stop him—not a speeding car or even a hungry crow. But then kindhearted Snail stops to help a crew of antsy ants in a rainstorm, and he loses his way. It looks like he will never get his treat—until Snail’s new friends come
- [The Life Cycle of a Crayfish by Bobbie Kalman (2006)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/the-life-cycle-of-a-crayfish-by-bobbie-kalman-2006/) - Discusses the physical characteristics, behavior, and development of crayfish, and explains how they are threatened by habitat loss and the use of pesticides.
- [Why the Crawfish Lives in the Mud by Johnette Downing (2009)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/why-the-crawfish-lives-in-the-mud-by-johnette-downing-2009/) - A long time ago, when Crab and Crawfish were still best friends, Crawfish was feeling particularly lazy--and particularly hungry-as he loafed around the muggy bayou. When Crab arrived with a fish, Crawfish took one listen to his empty belly and decided to trick his good-natured friend. After Crab realizes Crawfish has made a fool of
- [Seeds to Success: History of Crawfishing](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/seeds-to-success-history-of-crawfishing/) - Have students collaborate and use their investigation skills to research and create a timeline of the history of crawfishing in Louisiana over the years. In this lesson, students are challenged to create a timeline for the Louisiana Association of Crawfish to communicate to the public the long history of crawfishing within the state. Groups will
- [Seeds to Success: Growing Seeds Experiment](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/seeds-to-success-growing-seeds-experiment/) - Growing plants from seeds is a seamless way to allow students to explore their curiosity about the how the world works while connecting with nature and implementing their scientific inquiry skills. This lesson is intended to be student-driven. Depending on resources, this can be a whole-class experiment or different groups can investigate the various predicted
- [Seeds to Success: Scribble Stones](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/seeds-to-success-scribble-stones/) - Students plan, design, and contribute word rocks to the school rock garden. This very adaptable activity can be adjusted and used across all grade levels and subjects!
- [California Foundation for Agriculture in the Classroom: My Healthy Plate](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/california-foundation-for-agriculture-in-the-classroom-my-healthy-plate/) - Students categorize the foods they eat, explore healthy eating habits, and investigate the MyPlate food campaign.
- [The Garden Classroom: Bug Census](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/the-garden-classroom-bug-census/) - In this activity, based upon the Bug Census activity outlined in The Garden Classroom, students survey specific areas in the school garden or other outdoor areas. Groups of students record and count the insect biodiversity in the area and then report their findings back to the class. The class is challenged to use their
- [Kids Gardening: Garden Adjective Adventure](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/kids-gardening-garden-adjective-adventure/) - A garden space is full of things (both living and non-living) that engage the senses. In this lesson, students use the garden as a muse for growing their descriptive writing skills.
- [Kids Gardening: Object-Based Storytelling in the Garden](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/kids-gardening-object-based-storytelling-in-the-garden/) - Objects evoke memories, emotions, and ideas and can be used as inspiration to express our thoughts and feelings. In this lesson, young gardeners use objects they find in the garden or in a natural space to help them create a story that shares a lived experience. Consider having students create a gallery walk within
- [Nat Geo Kids: Shrimp (1:15)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/nat-geo-kids-shrimp/) - Some adult shrimp can grow to more than 12 inches long! Learn more amazing facts about the shrimp in this video from National Geographic Kids.
- [FRESHFARM FoodPrints: Measuring in the Garden](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/freshfarm-foodprints-measuring-in-the-garden/) - The purpose of this lesson is for students to practice measuring skills in the garden. Students will estimate the length of the garden beds and use standard and non-standard units of measurement to compare the sizes of different garden beds. Students will then partition beds into square feet to prepare beds for spring planting.
- [This Year's Garden by Cynthia Rylant (1987)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/this-years-garden-by-cynthia-rylant-1987/) - Follow the seasons of the year as reflected in the growth, life, and death of the garden of a large rural family. The annual gardening cycle is celebrated in a lovingly illustrated, full-color panorama of fertile scenes that you won't want to miss.
- [No Kimchi For Me! by Aram Kim (2017)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/5347/) - Yoomi hates stinky, spicy kimchi―the pickled cabbage condiment served at Korean meals. So her brothers call her a baby and refuse to play with her. Yoomi is determined to eat kimchi. She tries to disguise it by eating it on a cookie, on pizza, and in ice cream. But that doesn't work. Then Grandma
- [Pennsylvania Harvest of the Month: Sweet Potatoes Activity Sheet](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/pennsylvania-harvest-of-the-month-sweet-potatoes-activity-sheet/) - Have students count and then connect amounts of sweet potatoes to the correct number.
- [Pennsylvania Harvest of the Month: Potato Activity Sheet](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/pennsylvania-harvest-of-the-month-potato-activity-sheet/) - Students count potatoes and practice tracing numbers 1-5.
- [Pennsylvania Harvest of the Month: Leafy Greens Activity Sheet](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/pennsylvania-harvest-of-the-month-leafy-greens-activity-sheet/) - Students add leafy greens together and then practice tracing the number of greens counted.
- [Pennsylvania Harvest of the Month: Mushroom Activity Sheet](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/pennsylvania-harvest-of-the-month-mushroom-activity-sheet/) - Students can practice tracing the letter M and then color mushrooms!
- [Pennsylvania Harvest of the Month: Peppers Activity Sheet](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/pennsylvania-harvest-of-the-month-peppers-activity-sheet/) - Students can count the number of peppers in a pyramid before coloring the bell peppers they see!
- [Pennsylvania Harvest of the Month: Tomato Activity Sheet](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/pennsylvania-harvest-of-the-month-tomato-activity-sheet/) - Students can color a playful tomato scene. How many tomatoes can you find?
- [Discover MyPlate: Eat Your Colors!](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/discover-myplate-eat-your-colors/) - Students will join Farrah Fruit and Reggie Veggie on additional explorations into the colorful world of fruits and vegetables. During these learning adventures, students will experience new fruits and vegetables through all of their senses, not the least of which is taste. They will discover where a variety of fruits and vegetables come from and
- [Discover MyPlate: Planting the Seeds for Healthier Eating](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/discover-myplate-planting-the-seeds-for-healthier-eating/) - Once students have a deeper understanding and appreciation of the colorful world of fruits and vegetables (lesson here), it is time to learn where these foods come from. Students will discover that all fruits and vegetables start as seeds and grow into plants. They will also feel a sense of pride and accomplishment when they
- [LSU AgCenter: A Guide to Growing a School Butterfly Garden](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/lsu-agcenter-a-guide-to-growing-a-school-butterfly-garden/) - Do you want to have butterflies in your classroom so your students can observe them on days even when you can’t go out to the garden? Here’s an easy and inexpensive way to make a butterfly house for your classroom. Once finished, place plants from your garden that have butterfly eggs or larvae on them
- [Oregon Harvest for Schools: Putting Down Roots](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/oregon-harvest-for-schools-putting-down-roots/) - Observe and explore with students how this collection of roots is alike or different. How is this part of the plant important? Guide students to set up a “root lab” where they can observe roots under various growing conditions, based on their own questions and observations about roots.
- [New Hampshire Harvest of the Month: Beets and Rutabagas Harvest Lessons](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/new-hampshire-harvest-of-the-month-beets-and-rutabagas-harvest-lessons/) - A variety of lessons to explore, taste, and learn about beets and rutabagas.
- [New Hampshire Harvest of the Month: Carrots Harvest Lessons](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/new-hampshire-harvest-of-the-month-carrots-harvest-lessons/) - A variety of lessons to explore, taste, and learn about carrots.
- [Montana Harvest of the Month: C is for Carrot.](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/montana-harvest-of-the-month-c-is-for-carrot/) - This lesson discusses the health benefits, parts, growing cycle, and attributes of carrots. Students demonstrate their learning by creating a poem or song about carrots.
- [Fresh Fruit & Vegetable Program: Carrot Worksheets](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/fresh-fruit-vegetable-program-carrot-worksheets/) - Taste-test worksheets for carrots along with coloring sheets and other lessons organized by grade level.
- [Vermont Harvest of the Month: Carrots Classroom Connections](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/vermont-harvest-of-the-month-carrots-classroom-connections/) - Includes two lessons: Pickling Carrots (Science) and Carrot Life Cycle Stories (English).
- [Edible Schoolyard NYC: Borscht](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/edible-schoolyard-nyc-borscht/) - Students will make borscht, learning about Eastern Europe and the contributions of community.
- [New Hampshire Harvest of the Month: Berries Harvest Lessons](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/new-hampshire-harvest-of-the-month-berries-harvest-lessons/) - A variety of lessons to explore, taste, and learn about berries.
- [Vermont Harvest of the Month: Berries](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/vermont-harvest-of-the-month-berries-3/) - A variety of lessons to explore, taste, and learn about berries.
- [Oregon Harvest for Schools: Enchanted Broccoli Forest](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/oregon-harvest-for-schools-enchanted-broccoli-forest/) - Make the Enchanted Broccoli Forest recipe from Mollie Katzen’s cookbook by the same name with students. Use this cooking experience as a prompt for learning measuring and other cooking skills, about the benefits of eating broccoli, and writing and illustrating.
- [Michigan Reach Out: Do Plants Need Sunlight?](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/michigan-reach-out-do-plants-need-sunlight/) - Cauliflower is white because large green leaves grow over the flower portion (the part we eat) of the plant. Because the flower does not receive sunlight, it cannot make chlorophyll (the green we see) from photosynthesis. Adapt this lesson from Michigan Reach Out! to perform an experiment to see what happens when plant leaves are
- [Party in the Art Room: Monsters Don’t Eat Broccoli](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/party-in-the-art-room-monsters-dont-eat-broccoli/) - Clear directions to create this fun art project based on Monsters Don’t Eat Broccoli by Barbara Jean Hicks (2014).
- [New Hampshire Harvest of the Month: Broccoli and Cauliflower Harvest Lessons](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/new-hampshire-harvest-of-the-month-broccoli-and-cauliflower-harvest-lessons/) - A variety of lessons to explore, taste, and learn about broccoli and cauliflower.
- [Seeds to Success: Crawfish Syllable Count](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/seeds-to-success-crawfish-syllable-count/) - Students learn the various names used for crawfish. Students will clap out the syllables of these names and record the number of syllables in each word.
- [Are You A Butterfly? by Judy Allen (2003)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/are-you-a-butterfly-by-judy-allen-2003/) - Caterpillar, chrysalis, butterfly; follow the metamorphosis of this familiar backyard creature as it evolves into a delicate flying insect.
- [Ladybugs (Little Critters) by Lisa Amstutz (2016)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/ladybugs-little-critters-by-lisa-amstutz-2016/) - Ladybugs can be red with black spots. But did you know they can have other colors? Appeal to young children's fascination with nature with delightfully simple, fun text and bright, close-up photos.
- [Ladybugs by Julie Murray (2010)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/ladybugs-by-julie-murray-2010/) - This book describes a ladybug's body parts, eating habits, and defense mechanisms. Covered in detail is the ladybug's life cycle, as the insect changes from egg to larva to pupa to adult. Readers will learn about a ladybug's unique coloring and markings, as well as ladybug habitats and hibernation. The book concludes with the contribution
- [Ladybugs by Gail Gibbons (2013)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/ladybugs-by-gail-gibbons-2013/) - Follow a ladybug through the four stages of its development from egg to adult, and learn about its behavior and habitat—plus, how little ladybugs help protect crops by eating harmful insects. Bright illustrations and an easy-to-read text make this ideal for young readers studying the natural world.
- [Monarch Butterfly by Gail Gibbons (1989)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/monarch-butterfly-by-gail-gibbons-1989/) - Follow the transformation from a tiny white egg laid on a leaf to a brilliantly colored butterfly in this kid-friendly introduction to metamorphosis.
- [Mushrooms in Schools: Virtual Farm Tour](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/mushrooms-in-schools-virtual-farm-tour-2/) - As part one of a three-lesson series, this lesson has students make inferences and predict what they will be learning about mushrooms. Students then get to explore the steps of the mushroom growing process through a virtual farm tour. Lesson 1 Powerpoint I Notice, I Wonder Handout Mushroom Photo Walk Farm to Table Handout
- [Mushrooms in Schools: Classifying Mushrooms](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/mushrooms-in-schools-classifying-mushrooms-2/) - Students will learn about the different types of mushrooms, use the 5 senses to describe their attributes and build a clay model of a mushroom. Students will also explore the health benefits of mushrooms and how they promote environmental sustainability Classifying Mushrooms Class Powerpoint Mushroom Investigation Student Sheet
- [Mushrooms in Schools: Cooking with Mushrooms](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/mushrooms-in-schools-cooking-with-mushrooms-2/) - Students will use linking cubes for a measuring activity, then will help the kitchen staff prepare a mushroom avocado quesadilla recipe. Measure the Mushroom Kindergarten Measure the Mushroom 1st Grade Measure the Mushroom 2nd Grade Enjoy the Mighty Mushroom PDF
- [WOSU Public Media: Columbus Neighborhoods-Tiger Mushroom Farms (5:10)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/wosu-public-media-columbus-neighborhoods-tiger-mushroom-farms-510/) - When Te’Lario Watkins was 7 years old, he founded Tiger Mushroom Farms. The business quickly grew, and now his entire family is involved.
- [SciShow Kids: Fungi- Why Mushrooms Are Awesome (3:48)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/scishow-kids-fungi-why-mushrooms-are-awesome-348/) - What's something that's neither vegetable or meat, digests food on the outside of its body, glows and the dark, and can go on top of your pizza? The amazing mushroom!
- [Delaware DNREC: Invasive Species - Flathead Catfish at Lums Pond (1:55)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/delaware-dnrec-invasive-species-flathead-catfish-at-lums-pond-155/) - Native to the Ohio and Mississippi River systems, the flathead catfish, also known as the mudcat or shovelhead cat, is an invasive species in Delaware waters. Michael Steiger is an Aquatic Invasive Species Biologist with DNREC’s Division of Fish and Wildlife working to remove flathead catfish from Lums Pond.
- [Florida Ag in the Classroom: Orange Juice- Let’s Juice this thing!](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/florida-ag-in-the-classroom-orange-juice-lets-juice-this-thing/) - Learn the process of making orange juice. While students enjoy their cups of freshly squeezed O.J. challenge then to either draw a “recipe” of the process or discuss what they experienced using their 5 senses.
- [Oklahoma Ag in the Classroom: Cool Cucurbits](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/oklahoma-ag-in-the-classroom-cool-cucurbits-2/) - Students will learn about the group of vegetables known as cucurbits and use cucurbits in a variety of creative activities
- [FoodHero Featured Food: Cucumber (3:57)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/foodhero-featured-food-cucumber-357/) - Join us today for a lesson on cucumbers, there is so much we have to teach you! For example, did you know that cucumbers are over 90% water. Also learn about cucumber nutrition and new cucumber recipes.
- [Food Hero Food in Focus: Cucumbers (2:30)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/food-hero-food-in-focus-cucumbers-230/) - Did you know that a cucumber is actually classified as a fruit because it has seeds and grows from flowers? Learn more about cucumbers today with this episode of Food in Focus!
- [Regrowing Supermarket Lettuce Experiment: Soil vs. Water vs. Hydroponic Nutrients (7:42)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/regrowing-supermarket-lettuce-experiment-soil-vs-water-vs-hydroponic-nutrients-742/) - 3 different grow methods were used to regrow supermarket lettuce. Soil, plain water, and water with hydroponic nutrients. Which did best?
- [Growing Lettuce: Easy steps with The Gardening Kid (5:46)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/growing-lettuce-easy-steps-with-the-gardening-kid-546/) - Do you want to grow your own tasty lettuce? Eating salad with your very own homegrown lettuce is the tastiest! This is one of the easiest green leaf you can grow!
- [Times of Nature: Growing Radish Time Lapse (3:09)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/times-of-nature-growing-radish-time-lapse-309/) - ) Timelapse of radish growing out of seed over 38 days.
- [Nat Geo Kids: Amazing Animals- Shrimp (1:15)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/nat-geo-kids-amazing-animals-shrimp-115/) - Some adult shrimp can grow to more than 12 inches long! Learn more amazing facts about the shrimp in this video from National Geographic Kids.
- [Outside the Levees: Shrimping Catch and Cook (20:42)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/outside-the-levees-shrimping-catch-and-cook-2042/) - In this video we go to St. Bernard Parish for a night time shrimping trip. After that we’ll go to Rebouche's Cafe in St. Bernard to cook up shrimp benedict.
- [Kentucky Farms Feed Me: Visit a Corn Farm (4:25)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/kentucky-farms-feed-me-visit-a-corn-farm-425/) - Kylie visits with Kentucky farmer Joseph Sisk to learn how he grows corn, then she visits with Dr. Chad Lee, a corn expert at the University of Kentucky, to learn what corn needs to grow.
- [UniCORN: Animated corn growth with titles and music (2:16)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/unicorn-animated-corn-growth-with-titles-and-music-216/) - Corn growth animation with titles and music for use with UnICORN (Understanding Inheritance in Corn) curriculum.
- [TED-Ed: The History of the World According to Corn (5:22)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/ted-ed-the-history-of-the-world-according-to-corn-522/) - Trace the 9,000-year-old history of the domestication of corn, or maize, and its effects on global agriculture.
- [Container Garden Club: Grow Green Beans in Small Containers (3:25)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/container-garden-club-grow-green-beans-in-small-containers-325/) - You can grow delicious green beans in small window box containers. This video takes you through the steps needed to get a productive yield.
- [Louisiana Harvest of the Month Video Series: Crawfish (13:05)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/louisiana-harvest-of-the-month-video-series-crawfish/) - This Harvest of the Month never backs down from a fight, always raising its claws, holding its ground instead. For Louisianans, this savory crustacean is woven into our culture and traditions...it’s crawfish! Join us as Burt Tietje of Tallgrass Farms shows us how crawfish are harvested from the farm to your dinner table! Learn more
- [Fresh Delicious Poems from the Farmers' Market by Irene Latham (2016)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/fresh-delicious-poems-from-the-farmers-market-by-irene-latham-2016/) - In these vivid poems, blueberries are “flavor-filled fireworks,” cucumbers are “a fleet of green submarines in a wicker sea,” lettuce tastes like “butter and pepper and salt,” but sometimes “I crunch into a leaf the very same flavor as rain.” The unexpected, ingenious imagery and enticing artwork in this collection will inspire the imaginations of
- [Let's Explore Tomatoes! by Jill Colella (2021)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/lets-explore-tomatoes-by-jill-colella-2021/) - Ripe, juicy tomatoes are a delicious summer treat! Young readers will follow how tomatoes are grown and harvested, and they'll learn how to make tomato sauce in this engaging title that promotes food literacy.
- [Vegetables (Foods We Eat) by Susan Wake (1990)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/vegetables-foods-we-eat-by-susan-wake-1990/) - Describes different types of vegetables, their history, how they are grown, and their role in human diet and health. Includes recipes.
- [Berry Ink Painting](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/berry-ink-painting-2/) - Take a step back in time and allow students to create their own watercolor paints using berry juice! This lesson can be used to teach ratios as students mix water and different types of berry juice to create new colors!
- [Chicks and Salsa by Aaron Reynolds (2007)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/chicks-and-salsa-by-aaron-reynolds-2007/) - In this story, the animals on the Nuthatcher’s farm are tired of eating the same thing every day. One day, the rooster watches a cooking show and learns to make a delicious salsa that stops everyone’s grumbling. After reading this book with your students, try making a batch of springtime strawberry salsa or traditional tomato-based
- [Spring is for Strawberries by Katherine Pryor (2023)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/spring-is-for-strawberries-by-katherine-pryor-2023/) - There’s nothing like the sounds and smells of the first farmers market of the year. The sweetness of fresh fruits and local vegetables permeates the air and breathes new life into our recipes just as the spring brings new life to the earth. This illustrated tale follows the budding friendship between two girls who meet
- [Arizona Department of Education: Blueberry Nutrition Education Toolkit](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/arizona-department-of-education-blueberry-nutrition-education-toolkit-2/) - Students will learn about blueberries as members of the fruit food group. Teachers can select from a variety of activities to help students further explore this tasty fruit! Blueberry Handout Blueberry Powerpoint
- [TackleShare: Channel Catfish Fact Sheet](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/tackleshare-channel-catfhish-fact-sheet/) - Channel catfish are the most commonly bred catfish for commercial meat production. This fact sheet covers everything about this fish from physical description, habitat, spawning patterns, diet, and fishing tips!
- [Arizona Department of Education: Grapefruit](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/arizona-department-of-education-grapefruit/) - Through this lesson, students will learn to identify grapefruit as a member of the fruit food group. Grapefruit Handout Grapefruit Presentation
- [Arizona Department of Education: Oranges](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/arizona-department-of-education-oranges/) - Students will identify oranges as member of the fruit food group. Oranges Handout Oranges Slides
- [Arizona Department of Education: Strawberries](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/arizona-department-of-education-strawberries/) - Students will identify strawberries as member of the fruit food group. Strawberries Handout Strawberries Presentation
- [Arizona Department of Education: Sweet Potatoes](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/arizona-department-of-education-sweet-potatoes/) - Students will identify sweet potatoes as member of the vegetable food group. Sweet Potato Handout Sweet Potato Presentation
- [Arizona Department of Education: Broccoli](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/arizona-department-of-education-broccoli/) - Through this lesson, students will identify broccoli as member of the vegetable food group. Broccoli Handout Broccoli Presentation
- [Arizona Department of Education: Carrots](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/arizona-department-of-education-carrots/) - Through this lesson, students will identify carrots as member of the vegetable food group. Carrots Handout Carrots Presentation
- [Arizona Department of Education: Cauliflower](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/arizona-department-of-education-cauliflower/) - Through this lesson, students will identify cauliflower as a member of the vegetable food group. Cauliflower Handout Cauliflower Presentation
- [Arizona Department of Education: Cucumbers](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/arizona-department-of-education-cucumbers/) - Through this lesson, students will identify cucumbers as member of the vegetable food group. Cucumber Handout Cucumber Presentation
- [Arizona Department of Education: Pumpkins](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/arizona-department-of-education-pumpkins/) - Through this lesson, students will identify pumpkin as a fruit. Pumpkin Handout Pumpkin Presentation
- [Arizona Department of Education: Tomatoes](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/arizona-department-of-education-tomatoes/) - In this lesson, students will identify tomatoes as member of the vegetable food group. Tomato Handout Tomato Presentation
- [Arizona Department of Education: Watermelon Radish](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/arizona-department-of-education-watermelon-radish/) - Through this lesson, students will identify watermelon radish as member of the vegetable food group. Watermelon Radish Handout Watermelon Radish Presentation
- [Seeds to Success: Pepper Problems](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/seeds-to-success-pepper-problems/) - These three worksheets walk students through counting and identifying the number of peppers in a group, simple addition, and simple subtraction.
- [Cows Can Moo! Can You? All About Farms by Bonnie Worth (2018)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/cows-can-moo-can-you-all-about-farms-by-bonnie-worth-2018/) - Join the Cat in the Hat as he spends a day on the farm with Mr. and Mrs. Greenbean and their three little Greenbeans: Jean, Dean, and baby Irene! From dawn to dusk, kids will see cows being milked, chickens being fed, sheep being sheered, fields being tilled, fertilized, reaped, mowed, irrigated—and lots more!
- [Louisiana Ag in the Classroom: How to Grow a Monster](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/louisiana-ag-in-the-classroom-how-to-grow-a-monster/) - Students read How to Grow a Monster, describe the needs of a zucchini plant, identify the structure and function of zucchini plant parts, grow classroom zucchini plants, and experiment with different environments and growing conditions
- [History:  6 Things You May Not Know About Pumpkins](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/history-6-things-you-may-not-know-about-pumpkins/) - In two minutes, this video engagingly delivers a host of facts about pumpkins. Students will learn that each pumpkin has about 500 seeds, pumpkins originated in Central America, 19th century New Englanders thought that pumpkins could cure snake bites, and much more.
- [The Silly Satsuma Hardcover by Allan Plenderleith (2012)](https://seedstosuccess.com/know/6224/) - When Eric Greenbogle wakes up on Christmas morning there are no presents under the tree - because Eric has been a BAD BOY! All he finds is a single bright orange satsuma. But this is no ordinary satsuma as Father Christmas has given it magical powers. The satsuma springs to life and tries to show

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- [Activities for Grades K - 2](https://seedstosuccess.com/grade/k-2/) - Explore lessons and fun activities for K-2 students that bring the growing process to life in the classroom and at home. Here you’ll find lessons, activities, videos, and other resources related to gardening, for students in grades K-2. No matter if you are a teacher, parent, kid, or kid at heart, all are hands-on, experiential, and fun! We worked closely with Louisiana educators to identify only the best lessons for teachers and link them to Louisiana State Curriculum Standards.
- [Activities for Grades 3 - 5](https://seedstosuccess.com/grade/3-5/) - Explore lessons and fun activities for students in grades 3-5 that bring the growing process to life in the classroom and at home. Here you’ll find lessons, activities, videos, and other resources related to gardening, for students in grades 3-5. No matter if you are a teacher, parent, kid, or kid at heart, all are hands-on, experiential, and fun! We worked closely with Louisiana educators to identify only the best lessons for teachers and link them to Louisiana State Curriculum Standards.
- [Activities for Grades 6 - 8](https://seedstosuccess.com/grade/6-8/) - Explore lessons and fun activities for students in grades 6-8 that bring the growing process to life in the classroom and at home. Here you’ll find lessons, activities, videos, and other resources related to gardening, for students in grades 6-8. No matter if you are a teacher, parent, kid, or kid at heart, all are hands-on, experiential, and fun! We worked closely with Louisiana educators to identify only the best lessons for teachers and link them to Louisiana State Curriculum Standards.
- [Activities for Grades 9 - 12](https://seedstosuccess.com/grade/9-12/) - Explore lessons and fun activities for students in grades 9-12 that bring the growing process to life in the classroom and at home. Here you’ll find lessons, activities, videos, and other resources related to gardening, for students in grades 9-12. No matter if you are a teacher, parent, kid, or kid at heart, all are hands-on, experiential, and fun! We worked closely with Louisiana educators to identify only the best lessons for teachers and link them to Louisiana State Curriculum Standards.
- [Activities for Pre-K](https://seedstosuccess.com/grade/pre-k/) - Explore lessons and fun activities for students Pre-K that bring the growing process to life in the classroom and at home. Here you’ll find lessons, activities, videos, and other resources related to gardening, for students in Pre-K. No matter if you are a teacher, parent, kid, or kid at heart, all are hands-on, experiential, and fun! We worked closely with Louisiana educators to identify only the best lessons for teachers and link them to Louisiana State Curriculum Standards.
- [Learning Lagniappe](https://seedstosuccess.com/grade/learning-lagniappe/) - Explore “lagniappe” activities that help to extend the farm to school journey into the home and community. Here you’ll find resources that can be used with all levels of learners, both young and young at heart to deepen community member’s connection to the farm to school movement. Whether you are looking for a rainy-day activity to engage in with your littles or a hands-on experience to bring to attendees at a community event, we’ve got you covered. We’ve worked closely with community partners to create non-traditional learning opportunities that celebrate Louisiana produce and the benefits of gardening.