Through this project, students learned what happens to paper after they dispose of it in the recycling bin. Just like the recycling factories, we tore up our old used papers from the classroom and mixed the pieces with water in a blend to make pulp. Then we used screens of different shapes and sizesContinue reading “Recycling Paper!”
Author Archives: Jenna Shea
Throwback: 2 Years Ago Today
APS District Wellness Meeting
It’s hard to leave my kids with a substitute on a school day but sometimes it’s necessary to get off the ground level and think broader district-wide or state-wide to make decisions with the biggest possible impact. Hanging out with adults is just not nearly as much fun as hanging out with my kids though!
Falyn’s Spinach Recipe
Falyn brought in a recipe for Ricotta and Spinach Gnocchi today! Gnocchi are thick, soft dough dumplings that may be made from wheat flour, egg, cheese, potato, breadcrumbs, or similar ingredients. Check out her recipe below:
Essential Teaching Tools: Cutters, Choppers, Slicers
Tools for kids to use to cut, chop, and slice their veggies out of the garden have been essential in our kitchen classroom. For starters, students do great just tearing or breaking veggies in half with their hands. Also, just scissors work great! $10.99 at Amazon.com (click image for link) To start working on knifeContinue reading “Essential Teaching Tools: Cutters, Choppers, Slicers”
Georgia Organics Farm to School Summit
I was thrilled to be a part of the Georgia Organics Farm to School Summit this year. I was tasked with sharing information about “Growing a Strong STEM Program.” The powerpoint that accompanied my presentation can be viewed / downloaded by clicking the image below. Please reach out if you have any questions orContinue reading “Georgia Organics Farm to School Summit”
Tending Our Common Ground 