Forest Hill Elementary School students plant, learn about fruits, vegetables
Forest Hill Elementary School got the attention of the WPBF 25 News Class Act team for something it's doing outside the classroom.
Fifth-grade students are grabbing their shovels and planting trees. Nature's classroom allows students to literally taste success.
"We're educating the kids on plant life -- how to grow plants, how to take care of them, how to nurture them -- and learning about life sciences," teacher Ted Gliptis said. "But we're also getting the kids to understand the importance of eating fruits and vegetables, and how important it is for us to be eating them. Because of the rate of obesity, we're trying to get kids to eat a little healthier."
Added fifth-grader Travis Alvarez: "I like planting the trees and watching them grow."
"It lets us learn more about our earth and how we live and healthy diets," classmate Robin Finley said.
Gliptis said he even incorporates math and writing into the outdoor classroom.