Plant investigation

I recently began incorporating botany into my Montessori-inspired hands-on learning activities for my homeschooled children. It’s been a wonderful way to connect them with the natural world and foster their […]

Teach kids about the needs of seeds with this seed experiment that answers the question: "Do seeds need light to grow?" Part 1 in a series of seed experiments from Gift of Curiosity

Let's dig into my favorite (and the students' favorite) spring activities and centers. I also created a few fabulous Plant Anchor Chart Freebies for you, too!

Find creative ideas and hands-on plant life cycle activities that teach your first, second, and third graders about plants. Students learn about the parts of a plant, photosynthesis, pollination, and how seeds are dispersed. Don’t miss the unique foldable flower lapbook to get kids writing about science ideal for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd graders. #plantlifecycle

Learning about growing plants is part of the Science curriculum in primary schools, with children learning to name local wild flowers and trees, exploring the functions of different parts of a plant & investigating what plants need to grow & thrive. We've put together a list of recommended books to support the topic of growing plants at KS1 for Primary School pupils; covering everything from seed dispersal & life cycles to edible plant parts & activities for green-fingered budding gardeners.

Help preschoolers identify parts of a flower with this hands-on lesson! This sensory-rich lesson also has options to extend learning with other activities!

Try this simple photosynthesis experiment for kids to show your students the process of a leaf and plant producing oxygen.

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We purchased three Amaryllis bulbs as well as two Hyacinth bulbs to plant with the class. We showed the students all five boxes that contained the bulbs and they immediately were excited to plant all of them! One by one, we followed the instructions and created labels to stick on each container noting the difference in colour and type of bulb we were planting. We planted a white, red and white swirl, and red Amaryllis, as well as a pink and purple Hyacinth. During this process, the students…

Inquiry centers and activities to explore flowers and seeds. Use inquiry based learning about plants with technology, hands-on learning and exploration.