The gardens at Oakview Elementary are the result of a collaboration between Kettering STEAM Education and MVIFS. The entire process of gardening, from planning and installation, to caring for and harvesting, to table-top is a perfect fit for Steam-based learning.
May 9th, Oakview’s first graders rotated through 3 stations: enjoying a salad grown in the Tower, weeding garden areas, and spreading a covering around the beds. The teachers have successfully integrated instruction and activities all year long to support healthy nutrition.
“Everything went very well last week at Oakview. Two MVIFS volunteers helped the students. They were amazing! We are planning to plant the gardens with the plants we are growing from seed on May 6.” — Bern Schwieterman, STEAM Integration Coach
Oakview first graders harvested peppers and tomatoes in October and put some in the lounge for staff. The garden produced a bountiful amount of vegetables over the summer and early fall. Plans are underway for Spring 2023.
The Kettering School District and in particular, Kettering STEAM, is grateful for MVIFS and its generous contribution of time, talent, and money. — Bern Schweiderman, STEAM Integration Coach, Kettering City Schools
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