# Curriculum Resources | Southington Gardens

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Last updated: 2026-11-08T02:45:35.591Z

> Garden-based curriculum resources for educators in Southington. From the Southington Schools & Community Gardens Collaboration.

## Curriculum Resources

School gardens provide rich opportunities for interdisciplinary learning. The garden becomes an outdoor classroom where students can apply concepts from multiple subjects in hands-on, meaningful ways.

Below are curriculum connections organized by subject area. Each area includes topics that can be explored through garden-based activities.

- Science

- Mathematics

- Language Arts

- Art

- Social Studies

- Health & Nutrition

## Curriculum Organizations

### UGA Extension's School Garden Curriculum

The University of Georgia Cooperative Extension offers comprehensive school garden curriculum resources aligned with educational standards, providing lesson plans and activities for K-12 educators.

### KidsGardening

A leader in garden-based education since 1982, KidsGardening provides grants, curriculum resources, and community support to help educators create and sustain school garden programs nationwide.

### Whole Kids Foundation

Dedicated to helping kids eat better, Whole Kids Foundation supports school gardens through grants, training, and resources that connect children to fresh food and healthy eating habits.

### School Garden Project

Committed to helping kids understand where food comes from and how it grows. The School Garden Project provides resources for educators to teach science, environmental stewardship, and healthy eating through hands-on garden experiences.

### Growing Minds Farm to School Program

Started in 2002, Growing Minds connects farms and schools through garden-based learning, farm field trips, and local food in cafeterias, providing curriculum and resources for educators.

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