I have several friends that took the JMG class down here in Rockport, Texas, and they have great things to say about it. Since I wasn't involved, I can't give you any more advice. However, we do have a Children's Discovery Garden, and we give a Kids' Fest every Spring and tours throughout the year. We have found that over all the kids are really great and interested in gardening.

I'm not a teacher (I've been a girl scout leader though), and I personally think the answer to disruptive kids is to dismiss them and not allow them back unless they are willing to be cooperative. Also, you might try talking to the parents, although some parents just don't care.

Good luck!

I agree with ltcollins1949! If you have disruptive kids you can dismiss them. The other way to handle that is to let the parents decide if they would like to help so they can controll there child. We teach a different type of class each fall and we envite parents to come sit with there child. It does take extra room but at the same time a few extra hands can always help in the long run. The main thing is to remember dont let the disruptive child take over the class and tackle that problem as soon as it starts. Good Luck with your class.