#espechat Archive


Tuesday March 6, 2018
8:00 PM EST

  • DMickBeversdorf Mar 6 @ 8:00 PM EST
    I hope to catch some of the #espechat after my 7:00 meeting!
  • PerkettPE Mar 6 @ 8:00 PM EST
    Yo! Jason from Minot, ND. I teach K-5 PE #espechat
  • kniper1 Mar 6 @ 8:01 PM EST
    Welcome to the "Gardening in PE" #ESPEChat My name is Bob Knipe and I will be moderating tonight's Elementary School Physical Education Chat - EveryBODY is Welcome to Join in the chatter
  • jhohnke20 Mar 6 @ 8:01 PM EST
    Hi Everyone. Joel from Michigan. K-5 PE. #espechat
  • kniper1 Mar 6 @ 8:02 PM EST
    Who do we have joining the chat this evening for tonight's #espechat and what state are you representing?
  • Coachadamspe Mar 6 @ 8:02 PM EST
    Hello #ESPEChat. I am Alex Adams, PK-2 PE teacher from Nashville TN. Supper excited for today's topic. My wife is starting a Farm at our school next year. Want to incorporate gardening into my curriculum. Great Life Skill.
  • kniper1 Mar 6 @ 8:03 PM EST
    We will be using the Q and A format this evening. Please add the A# and #espechat too
  • Physedmanrising Mar 6 @ 8:03 PM EST
    Kash from Katy, TX. Looking forward to thos topic.#ESPEChat
  • smsandino Mar 6 @ 8:03 PM EST
    Hi Bob!! So happy to have you guest moderating tonight, you are the bomb dot com 👊🏼#espechat
  • Coach_Saxe Mar 6 @ 8:03 PM EST
    Krista from Missouri #espechat
  • smartintahoe Mar 6 @ 8:03 PM EST
    Seth Martin from South Lake Tahoe,CA #ESPEChat
  • Mr_C_PE Mar 6 @ 8:03 PM EST
    Hey everyone. Glad to be here for this #ESPEChat. Thanks to @kniper1 for moderating!
  • kniper1 Mar 6 @ 8:03 PM EST
    Side tweet? #ESPEChat
    In reply to @DMickBeversdorf
  • EPEWCP Mar 6 @ 8:03 PM EST
    Checking in for #ESPEChat tonight representing #EPEW2018 at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo.
  • kniper1 Mar 6 @ 8:04 PM EST
    We will talk about each question for 7-8 minutes then move to the next question. #espechat
  • PEbyMrE Mar 6 @ 8:04 PM EST
    Hey gang! Matt from the still Great White North (aka Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada) #espechat
  • kniper1 Mar 6 @ 8:04 PM EST
    The GIFs are incredible tonight #ESPEChat
    In reply to @EPEWCP
  • kniper1 Mar 6 @ 8:05 PM EST
    Are we ready to chat about “Gardening in PE" this evening? #ESPEChat Here comes Q1
  • Mr_C_PE Mar 6 @ 8:05 PM EST
    What's up buddy? How's life in Tahoe? #espechat
    In reply to @smartintahoe
  • kniper1 Mar 6 @ 8:06 PM EST
    Q1. Does your school have a garden? If yes, how is it used? #ESPEChat
  • smsandino Mar 6 @ 8:06 PM EST
    Stephanie Sandino coming at you from Southern California, ms #physed (grades 7/8) #espechat
  • PEplanter Mar 6 @ 8:07 PM EST
    Hello #ESPEChat - I am Hannah, representing West Virginia Univeristy. I am currently finishing up my doctorate here at WVU with a research focus on school garden programming in Washington, DC. Looking forward to hearing all of your feedback about PE and gardening!
  • Coachadamspe Mar 6 @ 8:07 PM EST
    A1: We do have a garden. It is managed by an outside volunteer. Is mostly used for a MS STEM Class. #ESPEChat
  • EPEWCP Mar 6 @ 8:07 PM EST
    A1: We have a garden w a garden T that classroom teachers sign up for weekly time slots in. #espechat
  • Physedmanrising Mar 6 @ 8:07 PM EST
    A1 No we dont. I’d like to hear how T’s got one started #ESPEChat
  • Mr_C_PE Mar 6 @ 8:07 PM EST
    A1) We used to. School construction necessitated it be removed though. I'm hoping to start a community garden/gardening club of some kind once all of our construction is done #espechat
  • smsandino Mar 6 @ 8:07 PM EST
    A1 We do have a school garden, the food is used for our life essentials class where ss learn how to make some healthy snacks *nom nom nom* #espechat
  • Mr_C_PE Mar 6 @ 8:07 PM EST
    YESSSSSSSS! That's awesome! #ESPEChat
    In reply to @EPEWCP
  • jhohnke20 Mar 6 @ 8:07 PM EST
    A1: We used to have a garden that was maintained by students. Then the PTO started taking care of it. Now it's non-existent. #espechat
  • Coach_Saxe Mar 6 @ 8:08 PM EST
    A1 My school does not have a garden, we have space and the FACS and FFA teacher would be willing to help me get one started. We just have work out details bc they are only at my bldg for 1 semester and then go to another bldg. #espechat
  • btowner13 Mar 6 @ 8:08 PM EST
    Teach higher ed, but Ss have asked about incorporating gardening when ST at local elementary schools that have them. #espechat
  • Mr_C_PE Mar 6 @ 8:08 PM EST
    Welcome Hannah! Glad to have you here #ESPEChat
    In reply to @PEplanter
  • PEbyMrE Mar 6 @ 8:08 PM EST
    A1: Not at all. No green space to use. #espechat
  • EPEWCP Mar 6 @ 8:08 PM EST
    We are lucky in that every school in the district has one as well as nutrition T. #ESPEChat
    In reply to @Mr_C_PE
  • Mr_C_PE Mar 6 @ 8:08 PM EST
    Are you in the city Matt? I don't know why I thought you taught in a rural area? #espechat
    In reply to @PEbyMrE
  • kniper1 Mar 6 @ 8:09 PM EST
    A1. @UTElementary we have had a school garden for over 10 years. It is used as an outdoor classroom to both learn about and through the space #ESPEChat
  • SaraWoodPE Mar 6 @ 8:09 PM EST
    A1 we have a rooftop garden (NYC!) that was just built and is still being developed. it is used by science classes. #espechat
    In reply to @kniper1
  • PerkettPE Mar 6 @ 8:09 PM EST
    A1) We do not, however we are looking into a new playground set-up...I wonder if a garden would be a cool idea? #espechat
  • Mr_C_PE Mar 6 @ 8:09 PM EST
    Sustainability can be an issue. I'm sure that will be brought up later in the chat #espechat
    In reply to @jhohnke20
  • Mr_C_PE Mar 6 @ 8:10 PM EST
    That would be cool! #espechat
    In reply to @PerkettPE
  • Physedmanrising Mar 6 @ 8:10 PM EST
    How did you all get it started? #ESPEChat
    In reply to @EPEWCP, @Mr_C_PE
  • PEbyMrE Mar 6 @ 8:10 PM EST
    Nope, we are smack dab in the middle of Winnipeg. Our school is attached to the parish and the extra room next to our gym is a blacktop. However, we are looking at a new playground sometime soon...garden maybe??? #espechat
    In reply to @Mr_C_PE
  • Mr_C_PE Mar 6 @ 8:11 PM EST
    This (in warmer climates) or a greenhouse on campus needs to be the norm in all of our schools #espechat
    • kniper1 Mar 6 @ 8:09 PM EST
      A1. @UTElementary we have had a school garden for over 10 years. It is used as an outdoor classroom to both learn about and through the space #ESPEChat
  • Strube_PE Mar 6 @ 8:11 PM EST
    A1) No, but we have a ton of green space. Gardening has been in the talk at my school this current school year. #espechat
  • smsandino Mar 6 @ 8:11 PM EST
    I love that rooftop gardens are a thing ❤️👌🏼🌱 #espechat
    In reply to @SaraWoodPE, @kniper1
  • EPEWCP Mar 6 @ 8:11 PM EST
    It was there before I got to the district. I think it was started with grant money. The extra Ts are always brought up as possible cuts but the community won't let that happen. #ESPEChat
    In reply to @Physedmanrising, @Mr_C_PE
  • PEbyMrE Mar 6 @ 8:11 PM EST
    I'd be interested. #espechat
    In reply to @PEplanter
  • Mr_C_PE Mar 6 @ 8:11 PM EST
    Rooftop garden like @SaraWoodPE mentioned? #espechat
    In reply to @PEbyMrE, @SaraWoodPE
  • justsaygo_PE Mar 6 @ 8:12 PM EST
    Sarah from Sacramento, CA, 7th grade #physed teacher! #espechat
  • PEbyMrE Mar 6 @ 8:12 PM EST
    Hmmm...roof on the gym just got repaired, so I'd have to check up there - there's possibilities Ross! #espechat
    In reply to @Mr_C_PE, @SaraWoodPE
  • smartintahoe Mar 6 @ 8:12 PM EST
    A1:Yes we do and two growing domes #ESPEChat
  • SaraWoodPE Mar 6 @ 8:12 PM EST
    oh yeah!! let's see what we can work out #espechat
    In reply to @kniper1
  • kniper1 Mar 6 @ 8:13 PM EST
    Q2. What is your experience working with/in a garden? #ESPECHat
  • smartintahoe Mar 6 @ 8:13 PM EST
    4 new feet of snow so we get to start snow shoeing and x country skiing!! Super stoked! #ESPEChat
    In reply to @Mr_C_PE
  • Mr_C_PE Mar 6 @ 8:13 PM EST
    That's great that the community is so invested in it. Few things are more important than knowing where your food comes from...#espechat
    In reply to @EPEWCP, @Physedmanrising
  • PEbyMrE Mar 6 @ 8:13 PM EST
    This is just nuts that I could do gardening at school while also gardening at home! I'd be in my happy place! #espechat
    In reply to @smsandino, @SaraWoodPE, @kniper1
  • justsaygo_PE Mar 6 @ 8:13 PM EST
    A1 - we do have a garden but I’m not sure if the school tends it anymore. We have a large Hmong population in the neighborhood and gardening is a major part of their culture, so I often see community members in it. #espechat
  • EPEWCP Mar 6 @ 8:13 PM EST
    That is way nicer than ours. Can't be a recent photo though. It isn't white. #ESPEChat
    In reply to @smartintahoe
  • kniper1 Mar 6 @ 8:13 PM EST
    Awesome Seth #ESPEChat
    In reply to @smartintahoe
  • smsandino Mar 6 @ 8:13 PM EST
    Omg too cool!! Domes for winter protection? #espechat
    In reply to @smartintahoe
  • Mr_C_PE Mar 6 @ 8:13 PM EST
    I saw that. Very cool. Here in MD, I haven't been able to go snowboarding bc we have only had 3 inches all winter #espechat
    In reply to @smartintahoe
  • smartintahoe Mar 6 @ 8:14 PM EST
    Nah from the spring but the inside is still able to grow even in the winter. #ESPEChat
    In reply to @EPEWCP
  • PEbyMrE Mar 6 @ 8:14 PM EST
    A2) Every summer since we bought our house. The previous owner had a big garden in front and in the backyard. Since then, my wife and I have learned many things about gardening and it's how I use many of my summer days! #timewellspent #espechat
    In reply to @kniper1
  • EPEWCP Mar 6 @ 8:14 PM EST
    I am trying to get that same support for my program. Getting a little closer with every parent and community interaction. #ESPEChat
    In reply to @Mr_C_PE, @Physedmanrising
  • kniper1 Mar 6 @ 8:15 PM EST
    A2. I have and do garden personally, taught gardening to elementary aged students, presented on school gardens at conferences and I have led trainings for teachers starting and implementing school gardens as tools for learning about nutrition and the environment #ESPEChat
  • Mr_C_PE Mar 6 @ 8:15 PM EST
    A2) Been gardening as a hobby on my own for the past 3 years. It's become a passion every spring, summer and fall for me #espechat
  • btowner13 Mar 6 @ 8:15 PM EST
    A2) had a garden in the backyard growing up. Loved working on it until I didn’t (sports and social priorities got in the way) #espechat
  • smsandino Mar 6 @ 8:15 PM EST
    Southern Californian over here, had to ask lol. #espechat
    In reply to @smartintahoe
  • Strube_PE Mar 6 @ 8:15 PM EST
    A2) I would like to think I have somewhat of a green thumb. I have grown up planting small gardens in my yard as well as starting seedlings in the early spring. #espechat
  • kniper1 Mar 6 @ 8:15 PM EST
  • justsaygo_PE Mar 6 @ 8:16 PM EST
    A2 - I used to work for a nonprofit and won several grants to start gardens at schools from our local @UnitedWay @uwcc #espechat
  • PEbyMrE Mar 6 @ 8:16 PM EST
    Man, I miss summer...#espechat
    In reply to @kniper1
  • PEplanter Mar 6 @ 8:16 PM EST
    @StephenRitz is my inspiration for having little to no gardening space! If you are going to @SHAPE_America this year, he is our keynote speaker. #ESPEChat
  • EPEWCP Mar 6 @ 8:16 PM EST
    A2: I don't garden at home, I personally tend to kill all that I try to grow. At school, the classroom Ts sign up for the garden time, so I am not a part of it. #ESPEChat
  • Coachadamspe Mar 6 @ 8:16 PM EST
    A2: All my gardening experience comes from helping my wife. Want to learn more. Think it is important life skill to promote physical activity and healthy eating. #ESPEChat
  • jhohnke20 Mar 6 @ 8:16 PM EST
    A2: I have no experience with gardening although I admire those who do. I was big on maintaining a nice yard at my house which helped grow my plant life knowledge. #espechat
  • Mr_C_PE Mar 6 @ 8:16 PM EST
    A2) Have grown lettuce, peas, strawberries, broccoli, kale, swiss chard, carrots, herbs, squash, green beans, cucumbers, melons, tomatoes and peppers over the years #ESPEChat
  • smsandino Mar 6 @ 8:17 PM EST
    A2 I actually have no experience working in a garden in my personal life or at school 😧 #espechat
  • kniper1 Mar 6 @ 8:17 PM EST
    Seeing all these Q2 #ESPEChat makes me think...shouldn't kids have that opportunity as children? #socialjustice
  • MDPhysEd Mar 6 @ 8:17 PM EST
    The wind and rain though have been overwhelming #springbreakwaswindy #ESPEChat
    In reply to @Mr_C_PE, @smartintahoe
  • smartintahoe Mar 6 @ 8:17 PM EST
    A2: I have helped with some of the labor stuff but haven’t been able to help grow much. We have parent volunteers and a teacher who are all trained as master gardeners and the kids get to plant most of the plants #espechat
  • Coach_Saxe Mar 6 @ 8:17 PM EST
    A2: Very little! I've had some luck trying at home. Which is why I'm glad my FACS/FFA teacher is willing to help out. I love fresh veggies and would love to see the Ss grow and taste their own foods. #espechat
  • PEbyMrE Mar 6 @ 8:17 PM EST
    Absolutely! Many of my Ss live in the inner city & probably don't even get near that chance! #espechat
    In reply to @kniper1
  • EPEWCP Mar 6 @ 8:17 PM EST
    Yay! I am not alone! #espechat
    In reply to @smsandino
  • Mr_C_PE Mar 6 @ 8:18 PM EST
    A2) My pops (who taught PE in NYC) and I with some of the swiss chard harvest from last June #espechat
  • smartintahoe Mar 6 @ 8:18 PM EST
    They also help harvest. #ESPEChat
  • SaraWoodPE Mar 6 @ 8:19 PM EST
    a2 we ALWAYS planted flowers and a few vegetables growing up... now not so much. wish we could have done more when we were at our house in NC #espechat
  • Physedmanrising Mar 6 @ 8:19 PM EST
    Absolutely! S’s learn the value and effort it takes to grow vegetables. #espechat
    In reply to @kniper1
  • kniper1 Mar 6 @ 8:19 PM EST
    You would have the knowledge, habits and skills #ESPEChat
    In reply to @justsaygo_PE
  • Mr_C_PE Mar 6 @ 8:20 PM EST
    In today's day in age when they are bombarded by ads from the Food Industry, they absolutely need to know where real food comes from and how much investment it takes to go from seed to plate #espechat
    In reply to @Physedmanrising, @kniper1
  • kniper1 Mar 6 @ 8:21 PM EST
    Q3. Do you think school gardens have a place in the physical education curriculum? Why or why not? #ESPEChat
  • kniper1 Mar 6 @ 8:21 PM EST
    Right. They will eat it, if they grow it #espechat
    In reply to @Coach_Saxe
  • smsandino Mar 6 @ 8:21 PM EST
    Absolutely, they’re starting to think their food grows in a box. The perspective changes when you grow your own food #espechat
    In reply to @kniper1
  • kniper1 Mar 6 @ 8:22 PM EST
    Exactly Ross. I am glad you went there during #ESPEChat
    In reply to @Mr_C_PE, @Physedmanrising
  • Mr_C_PE Mar 6 @ 8:22 PM EST
    A3) I personally think PE needs to morph into more of a "wellness" class where there is less focus on sport skills and more on gardening, nutrition and cooking. If we want to see the change, we have to be the change in order for the paradigm to shift #espechat
  • btowner13 Mar 6 @ 8:22 PM EST
    A3) YES. Teaches personal/social responsibility. Part of Standards 4 and 5. Pump up that affective domain. #espechat
  • kniper1 Mar 6 @ 8:23 PM EST
    A3 I believe Physical Educators can use school garden leadership to change stakeholders perception of programs. I feel that in models like #CSH and #WSCC gardens play a nice centerpiece to the conversation #ESPEChat
  • jhohnke20 Mar 6 @ 8:23 PM EST
    A3: I think it could. The problem is I'm not sure I know how to implement it effectively enough to make worthy of the minimal time we get with our kids. I think there would be a lot of trial and error. #espechat
  • Physedmanrising Mar 6 @ 8:23 PM EST
    A3 Yes. Gardening requires physical effort. Their is science being growing a plant and the nutrition part of what nutrients are in the plants being grown. #ESPEChat
  • justsaygo_PE Mar 6 @ 8:23 PM EST
    A3 - I think there is definitely a connection to be made with what choices we make in keeping our bodies healthy. Also, digging and managing a garden requires some skill and exercise! #espechat
  • EPEWCP Mar 6 @ 8:23 PM EST
    A3: I think in my setting it doesn't make sense because we have a designated T. I think where that is not the case, absolutely! #ESPEChat
  • Meganooregano Mar 6 @ 8:24 PM EST
    nutrition has fallen on deaf ears in spite of of my energy, ideas, or currilculum. the only thing that ignites them is planting the seeds and eating the results. #espechat
  • Mr_C_PE Mar 6 @ 8:24 PM EST
    Couldn't agree more. The money-hungry, corrupt Food Industry only cares about profits. Our kids deserve better and what better way to teach about real food than by getting dirty in the garden #espechat
    • smsandino Mar 6 @ 8:21 PM EST
      Absolutely, they’re starting to think their food grows in a box. The perspective changes when you grow your own food #espechat
      In reply to @kniper1
  • kniper1 Mar 6 @ 8:24 PM EST
    #ESPEChat
    • justsaygo_PE Mar 6 @ 8:22 PM EST
      Exactly! Just like #physicalliteracy! The kids I’ve worked with in our school gardens develop such a strong connection with food. They used to pick all the snap peas before we could harvest them, eating them right off the branch during recess!
      In reply to @kniper1
  • Coach_Saxe Mar 6 @ 8:24 PM EST
    A3: It def has a place in my health curriculum, but I can see gardening as a lifetime activity. When I've helped my gma, I def burned some calories! #espechat
  • kniper1 Mar 6 @ 8:24 PM EST
    #ESPEChat
    • justsaygo_PE Mar 6 @ 8:18 PM EST
      Right?! Maybe I would be interested in trying to garden if I had been exposed to it as a kid!
      In reply to @kniper1
  • PEbyMrE Mar 6 @ 8:24 PM EST
    A3: Not only does gardening get people outside, it can be very laborious (hence PA) - it can be great cross-curricular activity #espechat
  • EPEWCP Mar 6 @ 8:24 PM EST
    I also have a concern about how little time we already get w our Ss as well. I think the entire structure would have to shift some. #ESPEChat
    In reply to @jhohnke20
  • PEbyMrE Mar 6 @ 8:25 PM EST
    Absolutely! My Ss think McDonald's is all there is to live for! #espechat
    In reply to @Mr_C_PE, @Physedmanrising, @kniper1
  • Strube_PE Mar 6 @ 8:26 PM EST
    A3) Nutrition and heavy focus on what you put into your body has always been a topic in the health world. I think this is an important life skill that all students should know and learn. #espechat
  • Mr_C_PE Mar 6 @ 8:26 PM EST
    Besides genetics, what you put into your body is the next biggest factor in your overall health...much more so than exercise. We need to shift more towards a model within schools that reflects this #espechat
    In reply to @justsaygo_PE
  • Coachadamspe Mar 6 @ 8:26 PM EST
    A3: If our goal is to have students be able to lead physical and HEALTHY life's then the question must be how can you be successful installing competency without valuing gardening. At the very least teach students the value of eating organic and local. #ESPEChat
  • justsaygo_PE Mar 6 @ 8:27 PM EST
    Agreed. And class size is an issue. I’m not sure how to manage 48 students in a garden... #espechat
    In reply to @EPEWCP, @jhohnke20
  • smartintahoe Mar 6 @ 8:28 PM EST
    A3: I think they go hand in hand it does also steer students towards better food choices which is perfect for helping students make connections to nutrition content in our standards and lifelong healthy choices. Also adds tools for growing their own healthy food #espechat
  • PEplanter Mar 6 @ 8:28 PM EST
    I completely agree - it's a love and marriage relationship! #ESPEChat
    In reply to @Mr_C_PE, @justsaygo_PE
  • smsandino Mar 6 @ 8:28 PM EST
    A3 I do certainly think there’s a place for it. Tying it into nutrition when talking about food groups or developing a healthier breakfast, lunch, dinner plate option using the food/herbs we are growing in our school garden #espechat
  • justsaygo_PE Mar 6 @ 8:28 PM EST
    Right, diet makes or breaks your health routine. I used to work with personal trainers that reminded everyone that “abs are made in the kitchen”! #espechat
    In reply to @Mr_C_PE
  • Mr_C_PE Mar 6 @ 8:28 PM EST
    I think a lot of this would be flying by the seat of our pants and figuring it out as we go...not sure anyone has these answers yet #espechat
    In reply to @justsaygo_PE, @EPEWCP, @jhohnke20
  • kniper1 Mar 6 @ 8:29 PM EST
    Q4. What standards do you think the school garden could address? How? #ESPEChat
  • Coachadamspe Mar 6 @ 8:29 PM EST
    However I don't think that its Just #physed Teachers job to install healthy eating. Must be whole school approach. #ESPEChat
  • PEbyMrE Mar 6 @ 8:29 PM EST
    It'd have to be very structured and routined for my Ss to be able to get into a garden project #espechat
    In reply to @Mr_C_PE, @justsaygo_PE, @EPEWCP, @jhohnke20
  • justsaygo_PE Mar 6 @ 8:29 PM EST
    Lol luckily I think we tend to be good at flying by the seat of our pants!! Unexpected rainy day...PE teachers have a plan for that! 😂 #espechat
    In reply to @Mr_C_PE, @EPEWCP, @jhohnke20
  • kniper1 Mar 6 @ 8:30 PM EST
    #ESPEChat Q4 may be redundant a bit. But think specific standards
  • Physedmanrising Mar 6 @ 8:30 PM EST
    This is very important! This is where #csh comes in. S’s see the healthy messages everywhere they go. #espechat
    In reply to @Coachadamspe
  • kniper1 Mar 6 @ 8:31 PM EST
    A4. Depending on the size of the garden it could contribute to PA so National Standard 3 and it also contributes to Standard 5 which speaks to valuing a healthy and active lifestyle #ESPEChat
  • justsaygo_PE Mar 6 @ 8:31 PM EST
    And actually seeing the food, picking it off the vine, and making something from it only deepens the learning! #espechat
    In reply to @smsandino
  • Mr_C_PE Mar 6 @ 8:31 PM EST
    A4) If you've ever tilled by hand, you know its hard work that gets your HR up...that's Standard 3. Gardening teaches values such as personal responsibility, challenge, teamwork, which all tie in to Standards 4 and 5 #espechat
  • kniper1 Mar 6 @ 8:31 PM EST
    There are national orgs that promote school gardening - at work through PCK Pedagogical Content Knowledge #ESPEChat
    In reply to @Mr_C_PE, @justsaygo_PE, @EPEWCP, @jhohnke20
  • smartintahoe Mar 6 @ 8:31 PM EST
    Agree that’s why I’m greatful that the parent volunteers do a lot of the garden work with the kids. I can harness what they learn there in class. #ESPEChat
    In reply to @Coachadamspe
  • Coachadamspe Mar 6 @ 8:31 PM EST
    A4: Mathematics: area, volume, spacing, Stats, 80/20 principal. Computer programming: use to introduce algorithms and debugging concept. Not sure what standard hard work falls under. #ESPEChat
    • kniper1 Mar 6 @ 8:29 PM EST
      Q4. What standards do you think the school garden could address? How? #ESPEChat
  • EPEWCP Mar 6 @ 8:31 PM EST
    I was just about to say that very thing! If anyone could, it would be us! #ESPEChat
    In reply to @justsaygo_PE, @Mr_C_PE, @jhohnke20
  • btowner13 Mar 6 @ 8:32 PM EST
    A4)Must be able to see the future as I stated in my previous answer for Q3 that it teaches personal/social responsibility, standards 4 and 5, which are often overlooked compared to other standards #espechat
  • justsaygo_PE Mar 6 @ 8:33 PM EST
    Oooh go Alex with the cross curricular idea! Perfect! Could you imagine working with your math department and science department to do a joint project?! #espechat #dreams
    In reply to @Coachadamspe
  • kniper1 Mar 6 @ 8:33 PM EST
    #ESPEChat
    • justsaygo_PE Mar 6 @ 8:25 PM EST
      Interesting idea to use it as a vehicle for changing perceptions! I like that!
      In reply to @kniper1
  • smartintahoe Mar 6 @ 8:33 PM EST
    A4: a lot of NCSS standards as well as all state or national health and PE standards regarding nutrition. If students reflect and write about experiences more standards can be harnessed #espechat
  • Mr_C_PE Mar 6 @ 8:34 PM EST
    Definitely lots of math involved in gardening. Good thoughts being shared right here! #espechat
    In reply to @Coachadamspe
  • kniper1 Mar 6 @ 8:34 PM EST
    @justsaygo_PE Thanks for joing in today. Be sure to include #ESPEChat when responding so that everyone can see it
  • smsandino Mar 6 @ 8:34 PM EST
    A4 Looking at specifically standard 3 & 4 in the CA standards for grades 7/8. Interweaving it with one week fitness plan as well as how it effects your performance which in turn impacts your goal setting #espechat
  • erik_myer Mar 6 @ 8:35 PM EST
    Good evening late to the party again. #espechat
  • kniper1 Mar 6 @ 8:35 PM EST
    My question is does telling students about nutrition change their value you of food more or less then working in a garden? #ESPEChat
    In reply to @smartintahoe
  • smsandino Mar 6 @ 8:35 PM EST
    EXACTLY!!! I can’t tell you how excited I get to go pick blueberries and apples etc 😬🤓 #espechat
    In reply to @justsaygo_PE
  • justsaygo_PE Mar 6 @ 8:35 PM EST
    Getting too excited to press reply! Thanks for the reminder :) #espechat
    In reply to @kniper1
  • Coach_Saxe Mar 6 @ 8:36 PM EST
    not to mention social interaction, could bring in members of the community, a garden club, other subjects, etc. #espechat
    In reply to @kniper1
  • Coachadamspe Mar 6 @ 8:36 PM EST
    Other Math Concepts: Volume, Geometric Probability, Theoretical probability, and Empirical Probability. #ESPEChat
    In reply to @Mr_C_PE
  • btowner13 Mar 6 @ 8:36 PM EST
    Have to cut out for book time with El Niño . Thanks all for sharing thoughts on gardening in schools #espechat
  • kniper1 Mar 6 @ 8:37 PM EST
    Q5. What do you perceive to be the benefits of school garden programming? #ESPEChat
  • Coachadamspe Mar 6 @ 8:37 PM EST
    Like the idea of measuring angles for sunlight and making sure placement of plants line up. #ESPEChat
    In reply to @Meganooregano, @justsaygo_PE
  • PEbyMrE Mar 6 @ 8:37 PM EST
    In MB Science Curriculum: Gr. 1 - Characteristics & Needs of Living Things & Daily/Seasonal Changes; Grade 2 - Air & Water in the Environment; Grade 3 - Growth & Change in Plants & Soils in the Environment; Grade 4 - Habitats #espechat
  • Mr_C_PE Mar 6 @ 8:37 PM EST
    I think they need to live it to truly change their values. Ideally, if we could have Ss and Ps doing the gardening together somehow, that is the biggest win-win to change habits and behaviors #espechat
    In reply to @kniper1, @smartintahoe
  • Meganooregano Mar 6 @ 8:37 PM EST
    Truly the only parent comments I ever received about nutrition, food, groceries, and cooking started when their child planted. 14 years-not a word. Planting a seed-floodgate the last 3 years #espechat
    In reply to @kniper1, @smartintahoe
  • kniper1 Mar 6 @ 8:38 PM EST
    Kinesthetic Learning #ESPEChat
    In reply to @Mr_C_PE, @smartintahoe
  • justsaygo_PE Mar 6 @ 8:38 PM EST
    A5 - community connection. Making a direct and tangible connection to nutrition concepts that are abstract. Working hard to grow something and literally seeing the results. #espechat
  • PEplanter Mar 6 @ 8:38 PM EST
    I would think so. Giving children an opportunity to watch the phases of plant grow and take care of it is empowering! #ESPEChat
    In reply to @kniper1, @smartintahoe
  • Mr_C_PE Mar 6 @ 8:38 PM EST
    Funny how that works huh lol...#espechat
    In reply to @Meganooregano, @kniper1, @smartintahoe
  • jhohnke20 Mar 6 @ 8:38 PM EST
    A5: It's a lifelong skill. It can promote family time outside of school. It can lead to conversations about nutrition. #espechat
  • kniper1 Mar 6 @ 8:39 PM EST
    Thanks for joining us Megan #ESPEChat
    In reply to @Meganooregano, @smartintahoe
  • LSSPE Mar 6 @ 8:39 PM EST
    Need to start planning our LSS garden, but it is hard to think about it with 12+ inches of snow in the forecast #espechat
  • Coachadamspe Mar 6 @ 8:39 PM EST
    If school allowed you do operate the garden as a CSA you could incorporate tons of economic principals. Also could use art to design flyers. #ESPEChat
  • erik_myer Mar 6 @ 8:39 PM EST
    A5. Learning a skill applicable to their lives. #espechat
    In reply to @kniper1
  • Mr_C_PE Mar 6 @ 8:39 PM EST
    Absolutely. They need to have something invested themselves to truly appreciate the process and experience all of the joy when they harvest #espechat
    In reply to @PEplanter, @kniper1, @smartintahoe
  • kniper1 Mar 6 @ 8:39 PM EST
    @PEplanter thanks for joining the chat #ESPEChat
    In reply to @PEplanter, @smartintahoe, @PEplanter
  • EPEWCP Mar 6 @ 8:40 PM EST
    A5: Our garden program allows Ss to see where food comes from, take home and share w families what they grew. They actually ask where food comes from! #ESPEChat
  • smsandino Mar 6 @ 8:40 PM EST
    Ss need to know that developing a fitness plan isn’t enough, they should also make dietary changes. Why not start with tracking their intake and evolving it into developing food plans that will help them obtain their fitness goals. I don’t know if that made more sense #espechat
    In reply to @kniper1
  • kniper1 Mar 6 @ 8:40 PM EST
    Erik. Thanks for joining in. Good to see you in the #ESPEChat
    In reply to @erik_myer
  • erik_myer Mar 6 @ 8:40 PM EST
    Agreed. Need to go from plan, plant, harvest, eat for full benefit. #espechat
    In reply to @Mr_C_PE, @kniper1, @smartintahoe
  • kniper1 Mar 6 @ 8:41 PM EST
    A5 Children will eat what they grow, they will respect food more, the garden is a community asset that all take care of so it helps build community, it also helps with Science and Health Standards so other teachers can utilize it as a classroom space #ESPEChat
  • EPEWCP Mar 6 @ 8:41 PM EST
    Yes, now that is the dream program! A school based community garden. #ESPEChat
    In reply to @Mr_C_PE, @kniper1, @smartintahoe
  • PEbyMrE Mar 6 @ 8:41 PM EST
    A5: Just as @Mr_C_PE said, I agree that it's more important to teach about healthy eating choices above all else; finding out where food comes from, being informed #espechat
  • kniper1 Mar 6 @ 8:42 PM EST
    Keep the A5s coming #espechat
  • erik_myer Mar 6 @ 8:42 PM EST
    It’s a good place to be! #espechat
    In reply to @kniper1
  • Mr_C_PE Mar 6 @ 8:42 PM EST
    A5) So many benefits...teaches perseverance and problem solving, caring for something besides themselves, increased PA, health concepts, science concepts, math concepts, etc... #espechat
  • Coach_Saxe Mar 6 @ 8:43 PM EST
    A5: Ss would begin to appreciate the hard work it takes to grow food, learn to grow food for themselves, and possible how to use what is grown in cooking (another cross-curricular connection). #ESPEChat
  • PEbyMrE Mar 6 @ 8:43 PM EST
    A5 cont) Also, gardening is a great hobby that helps with many different life skills - decision making, research, outside PA, patience (lots of it) #espechat
  • smartintahoe Mar 6 @ 8:43 PM EST
    Absolutely hands on makes a difference! They will try anything that grows in our garden. We also have a salad bar option on Wednesday’s and it is a popular choice for students. We are not an affluent school so the access to and excitement over a salad bar is awesome #ESPEChat
    In reply to @kniper1
  • kniper1 Mar 6 @ 8:44 PM EST
    #ESPEChat
    • LSSPE Mar 6 @ 8:42 PM EST
      I have used the Bonnie 3rd Grade Cabbage Program to help jump start our gardening program. It is a great program & was free: https://t.co/QOsShAcaUm
      In reply to @kniper1
  • Meganooregano Mar 6 @ 8:44 PM EST
    A5: We all know this one is the toughest to teach well: Delayed gratification! #espechat
  • kniper1 Mar 6 @ 8:45 PM EST
    Q6. What do you see being the biggest barrier to starting a school garden? #ESPEChat
  • kniper1 Mar 6 @ 8:45 PM EST
    But ohhhhh so gratifying #ESPEChat Grow Patience
    In reply to @Meganooregano
  • EPEWCP Mar 6 @ 8:45 PM EST
    A6: money and time. #espechat
  • PEbyMrE Mar 6 @ 8:46 PM EST
    A6) Space, but I think we've already figured out how to improve that at the beginning of the chat #espechat
    In reply to @kniper1
  • superdanpe Mar 6 @ 8:46 PM EST
    A5. I grew this...now I WANT to eat it! #ESPEChat
  • Physedmanrising Mar 6 @ 8:46 PM EST
    A6 money and volunteers to upkeep the garden.#ESPEChat
  • APQenclasse Mar 6 @ 8:46 PM EST
    #ESPEChat a6 Canadian winters 😉
  • justsaygo_PE Mar 6 @ 8:46 PM EST
    A6 - I think building one is a huge barrier. Second is building a community that values gardening and will use it. Too often I see gardens die when a teacher leaves a school because he/she was he only one invested. #espechat
  • smsandino Mar 6 @ 8:46 PM EST
    A4 We’ve definitely eluded to this, there’s so much more to food than Takis and red fingertips. It allows for a sense of value to wellness in all of its realms and how it affects a lot of aspects in our lives! #espechat
  • kniper1 Mar 6 @ 8:46 PM EST
    Same @UTElementary the garden has been a game changer for the schools Healthy Families Initiative #ESPEChat
    In reply to @smartintahoe, @UTElementary
  • Mr_C_PE Mar 6 @ 8:46 PM EST
    A6) Red tape from school district. "Powers that be" worried about students eating food from a garden grown on school property for liability reasons. Funny how they have no problem approving junk filled with high fructose corn syrup for the kids to eat at lunch though... #espechat
  • kniper1 Mar 6 @ 8:47 PM EST
    A6. Regionally weather doesnt permit in ground gardening during the school year, Teachers arent trained on how to bring learning alive in the garden classroom, Money to build it, Space in urban settings, but its worth it when you see a kid experience the it #ESPEChat
  • PEplanter Mar 6 @ 8:47 PM EST
    A6) Support seems to be the biggest issue I've come across. #ESPEChat
  • btowner13 Mar 6 @ 8:47 PM EST
    A6 long term investment. Ss and Ts buyin May be there initially, but not sure what happens when they move on to new schools or the next batch of Ts come in #espechat
  • erik_myer Mar 6 @ 8:47 PM EST
    A6. For me it would be timing. We are not in school for most of the growing season. We would need to focus on spring crops like lettuce and spinach. #espechat
    In reply to @kniper1
  • APQenclasse Mar 6 @ 8:47 PM EST
    You should consider being a homeroom teacher that teaches #physed as well...#ESPEChat
    In reply to @Mr_C_PE
  • smsandino Mar 6 @ 8:47 PM EST
    Whoops A5 up there 👆🏼 #espechat
  • foes4sports Mar 6 @ 8:47 PM EST
    @Mr_C_PE: Bet you’re wondering where @coachfoe is! Unfortunately, he has a district @IAHPERD meeting tonight. He’ll be sad he missed this. Our family benefits all year long from his hard work in the garden! Nothing better than fresh veggies, rasp., cherries, etc. #espechat
    In reply to @Mr_C_PE, @PEplanter, @kniper1, @smartintahoe, @Mr_C_PE, @CoachFoe, @IAHPERD
  • justsaygo_PE Mar 6 @ 8:48 PM EST
    Oh takis and those bright red artificially stained fingers! How about a nice orange carrot?! #espechat
    In reply to @smsandino
  • kniper1 Mar 6 @ 8:48 PM EST
    For our Coldies.....Indoor vertical? #ESPEChat
    In reply to @erik_myer
  • Meganooregano Mar 6 @ 8:48 PM EST
    A6: Traditional soil obstacle>barely enough warm, sunny days in a school year in Michigan. I looked for other ways and do indoor vertical growing too. #espechat
  • Mr_C_PE Mar 6 @ 8:48 PM EST
    Interesting thought. This isn't that common in the US though #espechat
    In reply to @APQenclasse
  • Coach_Saxe Mar 6 @ 8:48 PM EST
    My daughter just brought one home! She is excited to plant it, I'm just hoping I can get her to eat it! #VegetableStruggles #espechat
    In reply to @kniper1
  • smartintahoe Mar 6 @ 8:48 PM EST
    A6: support from parents, the community (grants built ours) , partnerships ( we have a partnership with @DPSS_CalFresh and the @UCDavis ‘s extension program) without our that it can be difficult to start and maintain #ESPEChat
  • Mr_C_PE Mar 6 @ 8:49 PM EST
    Haha I don't know about that Peg. Thanks for the support though lol #espechat
    In reply to @pegconnor
  • btowner13 Mar 6 @ 8:49 PM EST
    A5- a worthwhile participation trophy. All Ss, with the appropriate help from a T, could be successful and earn the rewards properly and with just cause #espechat
  • GHSaysRockChalk Mar 6 @ 8:49 PM EST
    His raspberry muffins are the best! #espechat
    In reply to @foes4sports, @Mr_C_PE, @PEplanter, @kniper1, @smartintahoe, @CoachFoe, @IAHPERD
  • justsaygo_PE Mar 6 @ 8:49 PM EST
    Or hydroponics! Or aqua ponies! #espechat
    In reply to @kniper1, @erik_myer
  • APQenclasse Mar 6 @ 8:49 PM EST
    So many benefits...worth exploring #ESPEChat
    In reply to @Mr_C_PE
  • PEbyMrE Mar 6 @ 8:49 PM EST
    Could make everything even easier and do that old avocado in a jar with water and a toothpick #espechat
  • superdanpe Mar 6 @ 8:49 PM EST
    A6. Timing of Ky’s growing season and school is a challenge. Sure is fun to spread mulch! #ESPEChat
  • Mr_C_PE Mar 6 @ 8:50 PM EST
    Crazy that with everything that parents get up in arms about these days that this hasn't become a hot button issue #espechat
    In reply to @Monkey_Message2
  • kniper1 Mar 6 @ 8:50 PM EST
    #ESPEChat Someone shared this video with me earlier this week when they say the topic. Great idea for Cold Winters https://t.co/gJwIsFpIqc
  • kniper1 Mar 6 @ 8:51 PM EST
    I am a big Aquaponics fam #ESPEChat Koi
  • smsandino Mar 6 @ 8:51 PM EST
    A6 Having the means, if it weren’t for our grant I’m not sure that we would have one. Also, there’s some passion behind it— that one person or -s on campus that has the knack for it and wants to implement it #espechat
  • Meganooregano Mar 6 @ 8:51 PM EST
    I watched those videos as I learned about twitter tonight. Amazing kitchen and BMI interventions! Whole-child focus at your school! #espechat
    In reply to @kniper1, @smartintahoe, @UTElementary
  • PEplanter Mar 6 @ 8:52 PM EST
    Ahhh yes, it always comes down to having some sort of "champion" leading these types of initiatives. #ESPEChat
    In reply to @smsandino
  • erik_myer Mar 6 @ 8:52 PM EST
    Agreed. I hardly get produce from store in the summer. Most comes from my garden and I supplement with local farm stands and CSA. #espechat
    In reply to @foes4sports, @Mr_C_PE, @PEplanter, @kniper1, @smartintahoe, @CoachFoe, @IAHPERD
  • Coachadamspe Mar 6 @ 8:52 PM EST
    Gotta Run and put kids to bed. Time to read stories about Gardening to the kidos. Thanks for a Great Chat. #ESPEChat
  • justsaygo_PE Mar 6 @ 8:52 PM EST
    Oy, killer autocorrect. Yes, aquaponics. We built tabletop ones during a summer program one year. STEM, gardening, collaboration - amazing fun! #espechat
    In reply to @kniper1
  • Mr_C_PE Mar 6 @ 8:53 PM EST
    I always enjoy talking to you both about #gardenlife. Only a few weeks until Nashville though. We can talk about our garden plans there! #espechat
    In reply to @foes4sports, @PEplanter, @kniper1, @smartintahoe, @CoachFoe, @IAHPERD
  • superdanpe Mar 6 @ 8:53 PM EST
    A6. What do I do with all the leftovers? Freeze, can, donate? #ESPEChat
  • Strube_PE Mar 6 @ 8:53 PM EST
    A6) Time, money, support, and space. Gardening does take a lot of time and care. Schools that only run for 9 months out of the year will need someone to commit over the summer season. #espechat
  • Mr_C_PE Mar 6 @ 8:53 PM EST
    The way it used to be...the way it still should be #espechat #gardenlife
    • erik_myer Mar 6 @ 8:52 PM EST
      Agreed. I hardly get produce from store in the summer. Most comes from my garden and I supplement with local farm stands and CSA. #espechat
      In reply to @foes4sports, @Mr_C_PE, @PEplanter, @kniper1, @smartintahoe, @CoachFoe, @IAHPERD
  • Coach_Saxe Mar 6 @ 8:53 PM EST
    A6: Figuring out the logistics, maintaining year round, planning similar but dif areas so all hours have a chance to be apart of each aspect. #espechat
  • justsaygo_PE Mar 6 @ 8:54 PM EST
    So true. Community support is critical. And also comes with extra district red tape unfortunately. #espechat
    In reply to @Strube_PE
  • PEplanter Mar 6 @ 8:54 PM EST
    I think we should collaborate on creating a unit for gardening in PE! #ESPEChat
    In reply to @Mr_C_PE, @foes4sports, @kniper1, @smartintahoe, @CoachFoe, @IAHPERD
  • smsandino Mar 6 @ 8:54 PM EST
    A7 I say collaboration, collaboration and some more collaboration! Work on a project together with the teacher or staff member in charge of the school garden to build some wheels for the relationship between both subject matters #espechat
  • PEbyMrE Mar 6 @ 8:55 PM EST
    Great video! Thanks for sharing this one Bob! Who says we couldn't do this in our own gyms? #espechat
    In reply to @kniper1
  • Mr_C_PE Mar 6 @ 8:55 PM EST
    Great pic! All of the above are options. I personally don't like canned veggies...I guess I'm a fresh veggie snob lol. I usually give all of my surplus harvest away #espechat
    In reply to @superdanpe
  • erik_myer Mar 6 @ 8:55 PM EST
    I share with neighbors. They love it and it helps to build relationships. #espechat
    In reply to @superdanpe
  • Mr_C_PE Mar 6 @ 8:56 PM EST
    This supposedly is a possible upcoming module from @OPENPhysEd! #espechat
    In reply to @PEplanter, @foes4sports, @kniper1, @smartintahoe, @CoachFoe, @IAHPERD, @OPENPhysEd
  • kniper1 Mar 6 @ 8:56 PM EST
    .@smsandino So true. its this community that can help build a school that is health minded. A healthy community where kids can grow and learn. A place to experience a healthy and active lifestyle #ESPEChat
    In reply to @smsandino, @smsandino
  • superdanpe Mar 6 @ 8:57 PM EST
    Bag produce and place in the basket in the office with a sign that says: Help Yourself. #ESPEChat
  • PEplanter Mar 6 @ 8:57 PM EST
    NO WAY! That is fantastic! #ESPEChat
    In reply to @Mr_C_PE, @foes4sports, @kniper1, @smartintahoe, @CoachFoe, @IAHPERD, @OPENPhysEd
  • Mr_C_PE Mar 6 @ 8:58 PM EST
    @rich_wiles @OPENPhysEd we have a module team brewing here... #espechat
    In reply to @PEplanter, @foes4sports, @kniper1, @smartintahoe, @CoachFoe, @IAHPERD, @OPENPhysEd, @rich_wiles, @OPENPhysEd
  • kniper1 Mar 6 @ 8:59 PM EST
    Great discussion this evening! Thank you all so much for attending tonight’s #espechat. Please join us again next week!
  • justsaygo_PE Mar 6 @ 8:59 PM EST
    Love this! #espechat
    In reply to @superdanpe
  • kniper1 Mar 6 @ 8:59 PM EST
    Doees #ESPEChat have awards. I would like to vote this "Best Picture"
    In reply to @superdanpe
  • EPEWCP Mar 6 @ 8:59 PM EST
    Wow did that go fast! Love the convo tonight! Thanks for moderating @kniper1 . #ESPEChat
  • Mr_C_PE Mar 6 @ 8:59 PM EST
    Awesome chat tonight everyone. The great ideas and discussion have me ready to go plow my garden plot...good thing the weather is warming up here in MD! #espechat