The GMS Garden

Each GMS classroom has In The Garden enrichment experiences and activities tailored to the age and developmental level of the children. 

GMS toddler students enjoy exploratory nature walks through the garden, sampling the garden's bounty, smelling fragrant flowers and herbs, and digging in the digging area. Garden staff helps choose and install safe, fun and interesting plants in the toddler play area, enabling further observation and interaction with the natural world.

GMS Primary students come out to the garden every week as the weather permits and work with a variety of tools and materials designed to build basic gardening skills and coordination as well as an understanding of natural and ecological concepts. Students are encouraged to explore the garden environment, experiencing a variety of tastes, smells, textures; and enjoying the many interesting things to see! Extended day students use the garden to further explore the botany work they are doing in the classroom. 

GMS elementary students visit the garden on a weekly basis with their respective classes for project oriented work including planting, weeding, harvesting, caring for the chickens, and fencing and building projects. Besides helping with the care and maintenance of the garden and chickens, students are encouraged to develop and execute their own projects and experiments in the garden. The elementary children regularly incorporate garden resources into their classroom science and art projects.