The Garden Schools initiative is a collaboration between the voluntary organisation One Seed Forward and the School of Education in the University of Aberdeen. The overall aim of the project is to involve schools in being active participants in creating...
Any school, regardless of its size, can be a Garden School. A Garden School is one that involves children in using the garden to enhance their learning and health and well-being. It also promotes a positive attitude towards the environment....
Our programme is currently being used by schools in Aberdeen City & Shire and Edinburgh. The interactive map provides details of the participating schools and their current Garden School status.
As partners in @CountryClassrm we are delighted that the first set of resources for our programme have now been published on their website. These are available for free to support your activities in creating more outdoor learning by using school grounds.
https://www.countrysideclassroom.org.uk/partners/one-seed-forward-garden-schools/resources
Today is #WorldSoilDay and our #garden #school educational programme suggests that pupils explore lots of hands-on activities to understand the importance of soil in our daily lives. http://osfgardenschools.co.uk/secrets-of-the-soil
