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MARCH 2026 National
JMG Group of the Month
Prattville Elementary
Junior Master Gardeners
Prattville, Alabama
The Prattville Elementary Junior Master Gardeners are by a group of incredible Master Gardeners partnering with 3rd grade teacher Amber Williamson. They used the 10‑week, 20‑lesson Learn, Grow, Eat & Grow curriculum that introduced children to plant science, ecological principles, and nutrition… (learn more about this group!)
Check out the research-based Learn, Grow, Eat & Go Curricula Options:
Learn, Grow, Eat & Go (LGEG) is the popular, evidence-based curriculum project of the International Junior Master Gardener® Program. Beginning with the research-based Learn, Grow, Eat & Go curriculum for Elementary students, the new Early Childhood LGEG curriculum expands access to preK-Kinder students!
LGEG is a 20 lesson interdisciplinary curriculum for elementary students combining academic achievement, gardening, nutrient-dense food experiences, physical activity, and school & family engagement.
Early Childhood LGEG is a 4-week multifaceted curriculum for earlier childhood ages combining plant and garden learning, food exposure, brain- and body-boosting physical activities, and novel parental engagement well-built around plant part themes.
You can NOW ACCESS the CORRELATIONS and alignments of these 4 JMG curriculum guides to ALL state and national STANDARDS by GRADE level and SUBJECT area!
New! EXPLORE the soft launch of our new Ed Gate curriculum alignment program now cover 4 different JMG curriculum guides! The JMG curriculum correlations now cover:
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Learn, Grow, Eat & GO
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Early Childhood Learn, Grow, Eat & GO
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Wildlife Gardener
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Literature in the Garden
Other Popular JMG Curriculum Options
Junior Master Gardener curricula engages children in novel, “hands-on” group and individual learning experiences that promote a love of gardening, develop an appreciation for the environment, and cultivate the mind.
The success of our program relies upon the JMG Teachers/Leaders. We have a full library of resources that will prepare teachers & leaders to successfully engage students in this novel program.
more new resources to share!
1. Marketing Resources developed to support your efforts in coordinating & promoting programs in your area.
2. www.JMGkids.us/virtual is your place to for online course content for youth and teachers.
2. ECE Resources for teachers implementing the Early Childhood Learn, Grow, Eat & GO curriculum.
Learn, Grow, Eat & Go Online Course for Students!
It’s almost here! Whether your elementary students are learning in person or at a distance, they will soon be able to join a Learn, Grow, Eat & Go class and complete their learning & growing experience at their own pace in the new AgriLife Learn course platform!
Whether it’s through school, a independent learning project at home, or a virtual summer class at-a-distance, your students will love the hands on lessons & activities leaning them to grow their own thriving garden and become a chef to prepare delicious recipes along with us!
Now Available! JMG Online Curriculum & Teacher Trainings
These new, self-directed and engaging courses for teachers, volunteers and Extension will serve as a dynamic professional development training as well as a new, multimedia curricular options for popular JMG teacher guides:
Learn, Grow, Eat & Go!
Online Curriculum and Teacher Training
“The kids’ JMG t-shirts are like the uniform of our JMG school garden team! The kids love them!! We had some sponsors to pay for the cost & were able to get our shirts customized with our school name on the front PLUS our sponsors logos on the back. The sponsors love them, too!!” 8th grade teacher
Learn, Grow, Eat & Go!
Online Curriculum and Teacher Training
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