Teacher’s Workshop

Little Green Thumbs Teacher’s Workshop 2010

General Information:

The Little Green Thumbs Saskatchewan program hosts a Teacher’s Workshop for all participating teachers in September to start off the school year on a great note.   At the workshop, teachers learn the ins and outs of the indoor gardening kits and how to care for their vermi-composting worms; experience some cultural sharing, program information sessions, and best of all share great conversation and food!

The February 2008, September 2008 and September 2009 Teacher’s Workshops were a great success and we are very excited to continue our work into the 2010/2011 school year.

Date:

For the 2010 / 2011 school year, our 4th Little Green Thumbs Teacher’s Workshop is planned for   Friday, September 24th and Saturday, September 25th, 2010 in Saskatoon. We will be hosting ALL of the teachers involved and planning on participating in LGT next year in Saskatoon.

Please fill in the registration form or contact us for more information!

Venues:

Friday, September 24th from 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM (NEW TEACHERS ONLY)

  • Agriculture in the Classroom Office: 3830 Thatcher Avenue, Saskatoon, SK
  • Phone: (306) 933-5520 (Office) or (306)280-7240 (Cell)

Friday, September 24th from 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM (EVERYONE)

  • Circle H Ranch: Just head south on Circle Drive (Highway 11) towards Regina. After 12km, watch for the signs and turn left on Circle H Road. We are the first place on the right.
  • Phone: (306) 374-2747

Saturday, September 25th from 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM (EVERYONE)

  • Evan Hardy Collegiate: 605 Acadia Drive, Saskatoon SK

Click here to access a Google Map with the locations.

Friday Agenda:

Friday Daytime Sessions are held at Agriculture in the Classroom Office:  3830 Thatcher Avenue, Saskatoon, SK.  These sessions are for New LGT Teachers only.

Friday, September 24, 2009 Session
8:30 AM - 9:00 AM Continental Breakfast and Registration
9:00 AM - 9:30 AM Intro
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM Equipment setup - Light and Safety
10:30 AM - 10:45 AM Break
10:45 AM - 12:00 PM Equipment setup - Planting
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Lunch
1:00 PM - 1:30 PM Vermicomposting
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM Program overview 1
2:30 PM - 2:45 PM Break
2:45 PM - 4:00 PM Program overview 2

Friday Evening Session is located at Circle H Ranch: Just head south on Circle Drive (Highway 11) towards Regina. After 12km, watch for the signs and turn left on Circle H Road. We are the first place on the right.  This session is for New and Experienced LGT Teachers

Friday, September 24, 2009 Session
5:00:00 PM- 6:00 PM Registration and Make and Takes
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM Barbeque Dinner
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM Yearly Recap from 2009 2010
8:00 PM - 9:00 PM Sharing Session
9:00 PM - 9:30 PM Wrap up and Clean Up

Saturday Agenda:

*Saturday Session is located at Evan Hardy Collegiate - 605 Acadia Drive, Saskatoon, SK

This session is for New and Experienced LGT Teachers.

Saturday, September 25, 2009 Session
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM Breakfast
8:30 AM - 10:30 AM Tips and Techniques with an expert Guest Speaker
10:30 AM - 10:45 AM Morning Snack
10:45 AM - 11: 45 AM Teacher- Led Sessions
11:45 AM - 12:00 PM Celebration Event Intro and Planning
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Lunch
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM Master Gardener Guest Speaker
2:00 PM - 2:30 PM Round Table Sessions
2:30 PM - 2:45 PM Afternoon Snack
2:45 PM - 3:30 PM FN Session
3:30 PM - 3:45 PM Evaluation
3:45 PM - 4:00 PM Pick up Supplies


What to expect:

1st Year Teachers-

* Learn how to put your garden and lighting system together safely

* Learn how to create a Vermicomposting classroom and how to expand your Vermiculture program in your school!

* Interact with other teachers in your area, and across the province involved in the program

* Learn about the NEW AITC/ School Garden Programs Website

* Lesson Plans for “Getting Started” and plans for the year

* Discover what the LGT-SK Program will offer your school for the school year and beyond!

1st Year and Experienced Teachers-

* Learn Garden Tips and Techniques for growing your plants from a Master Gardener instructor

* Interact with other teachers in your area, and across the province involved in the program

* Learn about the NEW AITC/ School Garden Programs Website

* Get ideas from other teachers on Community Engagement, Outdoor Gardens, and how to turn Garden Disasters into Teachable Moments

* Discover what the LGT-SK Program will offer your school for the school year and beyond!

* Time for planning out your school garden and celebration events

What to bring:

* Notebook

* Writing Utensils

* Classroom Yearly & Monthly Planners

* Experienced Teachers need to bring their Green LGT Teachers Binders from last year.

* Reusable mugs for coffee or tea

* Any Vermicomposting worms you wish to Pass on the Gift

* Any lesson plans you would like to share

* Seeds you would like to exchange

* Teacher Resource Books you would like to exchange

* Great attitude and enthusiasm!

* PHOTOS and STORIES from previous years (we will have a sharing session on Friday evening to show and tell about your garden project)

What you will be taking home from the workshop:

‘        Seeds

‘        A LGT Workshop Binder or LGT Binder updates

‘        Pots, Trays and Garden Materials (for those teachers that filled out Order Form online at the end of June 2010)

‘        Teacher Resource Books and Classroom Posters *for new schools only

‘        2 lbs of Vermicomposting worms *for new schools only

‘        Two 32.5L Rubbermaid Containers *for new schools only

‘        Vermicomposting Soil *for new schools only

‘        A pilot of AITC’s Unit Plan for Plants (new curriculum)