Growing Minds Program
Growing curiosity. Nurturing well-being.
Growing Minds is an interactive science and wellness program that helps children discover how plants grow, where food comes from and how time spent in nature can support healthy minds, strong communities and lifelong learning.
Created by The Pumpkin Delivery and MO-AG Sisters, Growing Minds combines hands-on agricultural experience, child advocacy, pediatric nursing insight and age-appropriate learning for preschool through fifth-grade students.
Where Science, Nature & Growth Come Together
Children learn many of life’s most meaningful lessons through nature. A seed requires time, care and the right conditions to grow—and children do too.
Growing Minds uses farming, gardening and seasonal changes to make science engaging while encouraging curiosity, patience, responsibility and connection.
Program topics may include:
- Plant life cycles
- From seed to harvest
- Pollinators and their role in agriculture
- Missouri farming and food production
- Soil, sunlight, water and healthy plant growth
- Seasonal changes in nature
- The connection between nature and well-being
- Growth mindset, patience and perseverance
- Caring for our environment and community
Designed for Young Learners
Growing Minds programs can be adapted for preschool through fifth grade, with information and activities selected to match the students’ ages and learning goals.
Programs may be a good fit for:
- Elementary schools
- Preschool and early childhood programs
- Homeschool groups
- Girl Scout troops
- Libraries
- Community organizations
- Summer and enrichment programs
- School wellness, science and agriculture events
More Than an Agriculture Presentation
Growing Minds brings together science, agriculture, wellness and social-emotional learning in a way children can understand and remember.
Students are encouraged to ask questions, make observations and recognize that growth takes time—whether they are caring for a plant, learning a new skill or growing through a difficult season.
Year-Round Learning
While pumpkins offer a wonderful way to explore the growing cycle in the fall, Growing Minds extends throughout the year.
Seasonal programs can explore new growth in spring, pollinators and garden life in summer, harvest and agriculture in fall, and nature’s periods of rest and renewal in winter.
How It Works
1. Tell Us About Your Students
Share the students’ ages, group size, location and the topics you would like to explore.
2. Select the Right Program
We’ll help identify an age-appropriate program that complements your educational or community goals.
3. Grow Together
Students participate in an engaging experience that connects agriculture, nature, community and well-being.