Raising Radishes - Tulsa Urban Farm School

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❤️ Happy Earth Day! At Raising Radishes, we believe every day is an opportunity to celebrate and care for our Earth.

🌏 Our approach is rooted in respect for the environment and teaches our students how to become responsible stewards of our planet. Here are some ways we integrate Earth Day into our everyday learning, encouraging a lifelong commitment to environmental stewardship.

❤️ Every day, we take the classroom outdoors, allowing our students to connect with nature directly. Nature walks are not just recreational; they are educational journeys. Children learn about local flora and fauna, observe seasonal changes, and understand the impact of their actions on the environment. This hands-on learning fosters a deep appreciation for natural beauty and the importance of conservation.

🌎 Recycling and composting are part of our daily routine. Children learn to sort waste materials into recyclables, compost, and trash. By involving students in the process, they see firsthand the volume of waste they can divert from landfills. We discuss the importance of reducing waste and the basics of how composting turns food scraps into nutrient-rich soil, linking it back to our school garden.

❤️ We use recycled and natural materials for our arts and crafts projects to minimize waste and encourage creativity. Children learn to repurpose items creatively, such as turning old newspapers into paper mache or using fallen leaves for art projects. These activities highlight resourcefulness and the importance of valuing resources.

🌏 Our school garden is a living classroom. Students are involved in planting, caring for, and harvesting plants. Gardening teaches them about the life cycles of plants and the critical role of insects and other wildlife in ecosystems. It also provides an excellent opportunity to discuss the importance of local food systems and sustainable agriculture.

❤️ We teach children simple habits to conserve energy, like turning off lights when leaving a room or using natural light during the day. Small actions like these underscore the importance of energy conservation and its impact on the planet.

🌏 By integrating these practices into our everyday curriculum, we make Earth Day at our school every day. Our goal is to nurture not just academically proficient but environmentally conscious individuals. We celebrate and care for our planet together today and EVERY day.

We’re enjoying a slow Monday morning here at school. ❤️

Checking out the baby chicks! 🐥







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We had a blast today sharing in the solar eclipse experience! The children primarily enjoyed the activities surrounding the eclipse, but did notice the change in light and temperature. Lasting memories were made today! Happy Eclipse day, 2024! ☀️🌝🌚

⌛️ It’s in the rushing we miss the magic.

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🎥 KJRH showed up today at our school to surprise Nikki with the news that she was the Excellent Educator Award Winner. Tune in to the morning news TOMORROW to hear from the student who nominated her. ❤️

Thank you so much to Naomi Keitt and her crew for coming out to our school! We loved having you!

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We believe in teaching children TO think, not WHAT to think - nurturing independent minds ready to explore the world. 🍃

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Constructivist education is the art of guiding without imposing by helping children build their own understanding of the world. 🌎







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🫛 Big news from us at Raising Radishes – we’re opening our doors for tours! 🌱

🍐We’re all about keeping learning fun and flexible all year long. Whether you're into mixing it up with a hybrid program, going all in full-time, or just hanging with us for the summer, we’ve got something for your children.

🍅 Ready to see what we’re all about? Drop us a message to book your tour. We’re super excited to show you around and hopefully welcome you to our school fam!

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