Growing Minds Educational Programs

Growing curiosity.
Nurturing well-being.

Interactive programs connecting children with nature, agriculture, community, and the social-emotional skills that help them grow.

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Every child grows
in their own season.

Science meets wellness

Learning that takes root.

Growing Minds brings agriculture to life through hands-on, age-appropriate experiences. Students explore how living things grow while making meaningful connections to patience, resilience, responsibility, and belonging.

Programs can support classroom learning, school assemblies, wellness initiatives, Girl Scout experiences, and community events.

What students discover

Four ideas woven into every program.

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Nature

Notice, explore, and build a personal connection with the natural world.

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Agriculture

Understand where food and natural materials come from and who helps grow them.

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Well-Being

Practice patience, self-awareness, confidence, and healthy ways to work through challenges.

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Community

See how cooperation, care, and shared responsibility help people and places thrive.

Year-round learning

Programs for every season.

Each experience can be adapted for elementary grade levels, group size, available time, and curriculum goals.

Spring

Seeds of Growth

Plant life cycles, soil, seed needs, pollinators, and the courage to begin.

Seed observation and planting
Growth mindset connection
Take-home activity option

Summer

Growing Together

Gardens, ecosystems, insects, teamwork, and caring for living things.

Garden relationships
Pollinator exploration
Community and cooperation

Fall

From Seed to Harvest

Pumpkin life cycles, Missouri agriculture, gratitude, patience, and celebrating progress.

Pumpkin science
Farm-to-community learning
Seasonal reflection

Winter

Rest, Roots & Renewal

What nature does in winter, unseen growth, animal adaptations, and the value of rest.

Seasonal change
Roots and dormancy
Preparing for new growth

Growing Spaces

Ready to turn learning into a living kitchen garden?

Our custom kitchen garden design service helps schools and community organizations choose the right space, plan raised beds and pathways, select what to grow, and create a garden that can thrive for years to come.

Explore Growing Spaces

Designed for your group

Flexible, engaging, and easy to host.

Schools Classroom visits or assembliesGirl Scouts Badge-aligned learningCommunity groups Libraries, camps, and eventsGrades Adapted for age and curriculum

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Bring Growing Minds to your students.

Tell us about your school, troop, or organization. We’ll help you choose a seasonal program and format that fits your group.