Garden Art Lesson Plans
Nov 14 2018
Garden Art Lesson Plan 2 where we paint flower pots
A hand decorated flower pot is fun to make and then plant with a seed and observe its growth.
Nov 14 2018
Garden Art Lesson Plan 3 where we make garden marker stones
A gardener needs to know what’s been planted and where. Painting stones as markers is a way to do that and making them look like veggies also help kids learn about the different varieties.
Nov 14 2018
Garden Art Lesson Plan 4 where we make leaf impression pendants
Leaves are one way to identify plants. Making jewelry from leaf patterns is also a way to appreciate their beauty.
Nov 14 2018
Garden Art Lesson Plan 5 where we make pollinator mobiles
Pollinators like bees and butterflies are essential to the growth of vegetables. Mobiles are fun to make and inspire us to always try and attract these beneficial insects.
Nov 14 2018
Garden Art Lesson Plan 6 where we make a watercolour oil pastel green resist
Green is the colour of chlorophyll , essential for plant photosynthesis. It’s also the colour with the most variations. In this lesson kids explore mixing various shades of green and discover how oil pastels resist watercolour resulting in some interesting effects.
Nov 14 2018
Garden Art Lesson Plan 7 where we make decoupage treasure boxes with herb sachets
Decouppage is easy and fun and making sachets with herbs grown in the garden can help kids learn to identify them and learn about their use in cooking.
Nov 14 2018
Garden Art Lesson Plan 8 where we make scarecrow garden protectors
This lesson involves making a life size scarecrow to decorate the garden and keep away birds, and it can double as a Halloween decoration.
Nov 14 2018
Garden Art Lesson Plan 9 where we make block printed harvestbags
Using wood, fun foam and acrylic paints, a simple, sturdy garden bag is made from a pillowcase, decorated with a printed motif,and then taken out to the garden for picking.
Nov 14 2018
Garden Art Lesson Plan 10 where we make harvest feasts menus
The greatest reward for any gardener is the harvest and enjoyment of a meal made from what was grown. The anticipation and appreciation builds as a harvest menu is planned and made beautiful with images from the growing season.
Nov 14 2018
Garden Art Lesson Plan 11 where we make garden journals
Garden art journals are a great way for children to reflect on the garden and become more observant gardeners and artists.
Nov 14 2018
Gardening Art Lesson Plan 1 is Making Seed Mosaics
Children can learn about the life cycle of plants from seed to fruit by using real seeds to make a mosaic.
By Elaine and Archie • art, children, food movement, food security, garden art lessons, gardening