About the Project

The Seeds of Literacy project integrates reading, gardening, and culinary arts to promote literacy, sustainability, and hands-on learning for TK–5 students at Fryberger School. Aligned with the school’s environmental focus, students will participate in storytelling sessions centered on gardening, plant seeds using hydroponic, greenhouse, and organic methods, and grow herbs and spices to take home.
The program culminates in a tasting activity featuring recipes made from the same plants, encouraging healthy eating and eco-conscious living. Students build responsibility and collaboration through maintaining garden spaces, journaling their experiences, and engaging families in garden-based activities. Community partnerships and cross-curricular integration with science and language arts support environmental stewardship, equity, and family engagement, making this a student-centered and future-oriented initiative.