Food Forest

Students are immersed in a unique gardening experience and learn about the connections between plants and food.

Children will learn what is involved in growing and looking after plants as they partake in hands-on activities in the Kitchen Garden such as planting and harvesting. They will engage their senses as they explore the Gardens.

Students will:

• Investigate seasonal food plants
• Discuss what plants need to grow
• Plant their own vegetable seeds
• Go on a discovery walk

Key focuses:

• Where does food come from
• Organic gardening
• Harvesting food

Curriculum Links:

All Early Childhood Programs support outcomes from the Victorian Early Years Learning Development Framework: Identity; Community; Wellbeing; Learning; Communication 

Teacher Resources

Food Forest Teacher Resource

Food Forest Social Script