Sharon Lovejoy's Resources

for

Teachers

Occupational and Horticultural Therapists

Home School Parents

The following links offer helpful information and lesson plans for teachers, horticultural and occupational therapists, and homeschool parents. Please report any broken links to me or submit a suggestion to be added.

1. •South Carolina Garden-based Learning Network http://www.scgardenlearning.com.
   

2. •Junior Master Gardeners (www.jmgkids.us) An international youth gardening program of the University Cooperative Extension network.
   

3. •Thrive is the national (in U.K.) horticultural charity that exists to enable disadvantaged, disabled and older people to participate fully in the social and economic life of the community.
   

4. •The Sensory Trust: Creating inclusive environments
   

1. ◦Raises awareness of good practice in urban and extra-urban greenspace design and management
   

2. ◦Makes greenspace accessible to as many people as possible
   

3. ◦Offers consultancy and advice on inclusive design
   

4. ◦The Sensory Trust provides factsheets on
   

1. ■Sensory Design
   

2. ■Sensory Garden Design Advice
   

3. ■Therapeutic Horticulture
   

4. ■Designing for Outdoor Access
   

5. ■Web Accessibility
   

5. •Tools
   

1. ◦PETA UK is designers, manufacturers and suppliers of ergonomic tools, aids and assistive devices for people suffering from arthritis or reduced grip strength. http://www.peta-uk.com
   

2. ◦OXO International is dedicated to providing innovative consumer products that make everyday living easier. http://www.oxo.com/c-154-Gardening.aspx
   

3. ◦GripWorks - The Leader in Hand Grip Innovation and Design.: http://www.gripworks.com
   

6. •Accessibility
   

1. ◦United States Architectural and Transportation Barrier Compliance, Final Accessibility Guidelines for Play Areas, http://www.access-board.gov/play/assess.htm
   

2. ◦Assistive Technology-Tools for Living: http://www.atnet.org/
   

7. •National Biological Information Infrastructure.
   

8. •NCAP - Northwest Coalition for Alternatives to Pesticides
   A nonprofit organization that has been helping reduce pesticide use since 1977
   PO Box 1393,
   Eugene OR 97440
   (541) 344-5044
   

9. •For teachers who need supplies or grants and for people who want to give to teachers Donorschoose.org.
   

10. •Parentingbookmark.com. The Complete Resource for Raising Kids Who Care About Their World.
    

11. •"The Web Portal for Educators," visit http://www.teach-nology.com.
    

12. •Teacher Network at http://www.teachernet.com/.Valuable information for every teacher or parent.
    

13. •Home Education Magazine: A great resource. http://www.home-ed-magazine.com
    

14. •Great source for the whole country. Check out Agriculture In The Classroom for lesson plans with integrated curricula and state index.
    

15. •Themes for lesson plans at www.atozteacherstuff.com.
    

16. •Many links available at Teachervision.com
    

17. •Check out these links to ideas and curricula for school gardens from Texas A & M.
    

18. •Information for teachers and students from Missouri Botanical Garden.
    

19. •Project Puffin with puffin information and video clips and virtual puffin tour of Eastern Egg Rock in Maine
    

20. •Scholastic's lesson plans and parent send-home activities
    

21. •Enchantedlearning.com
    

22. •Everything one needs to know about greenhouses by Shane Smith, Director of the Cheyenne Botanic Gardens and author of Greenhouse Gardener's Companion.