Junior Master Gardener

Growing good kids by igniting a passion
for learning, success, and service through
a unique gardening education.

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Substantiating Results

University research shows that participation
in JMG programs helps develop stronger
kids and communities!

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Across the Nation

Your support helps provide teacher
trainings and puts curricula into
classrooms wanting to grow student
learning, success and service.

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Early Childhood Learn, Grow,
Eat & Go!

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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!

(LGEG) is the popular research & evidence-based curriculum project of the International Junior Master Gardener® Program.

LGEG grows good kids through an interdisciplinary program combining academic achievement, gardening, nutrient-dense food experiences, physical activity, and school & family engagement.

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NEW! 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!

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Growing Good Kids by Igniting a Passion for Learning, Success & Service.

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:

[us_testimonial style=”3″ author=”Online Learning,” company=”JMG Campus”]Those completing this courses will be equipped to teach fun and effective lessons from each module/content areas and lead students to earn certifications. Course registration includes access to all course content, video resources and printable lesson PDFs for one full year.[/us_testimonial]

Learn, Grow, Eat & Go!
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JMG GEAR FOR YOUR CLASS

“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

Relationships

Studies have shown that fifth, sixth, and seventh grade students developed better interpersonal relationship skills after participating in a school or community garden program.

Self Esteem

Youth Gardening Projects have been shown to help increase children’s self-esteem while also helping them develop a stronger sense of ownership and responsibility.

Diet & Attitude

Third and fifth graders showed a more positive attitude toward fruit and vegetable snacks after completing horticulture activities from a nutrition gardening curriculum.

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.

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