I love incorporating great read alouds into my science lessons about plants. There are so many great options to choose from! Here are my top 14 plant life cycle books for kids. Plant Books for Kids The following book links are Amazon affiliate links. As an … [Read more...]
15 Life Cycle Activities That Are Perfect for Spring
Here are 15 creative and hands-on life cycle activities that are perfect for Spring or any time. Find life cycle science experiments, crafts, writing activities, and fun ways to incorporate math. Plus lots of free printables to get you started! Spring Life Cycle Activities 3 … [Read more...]
Cheese Powder Pollination Activity for Kids
In this unique pollination activity for kids, students develop a simple model that mimics the function of a butterfly, or any insect, pollinating flowers. Pollination is an important process in the life cycle of plants and a fun one for kids to demonstrate. Read on to learn a fun … [Read more...]
Easy Seed Science Experiments & Parts of a Seed Activities
Germinating seeds and growing plants is a must-do activity for elementary students learning about the plant life cycle. But have you ever wondered what the inside of a seed looks like? These easy seed science experiments are a great way for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd grade students to … [Read more...]
Seed Dispersal Activity: Build an Exploding Seed Pod
How do plants disperse their seeds? One way is through an adaptation called exploding seed pods. It's not quite as dramatic as it sounds, but some plants have the ability to launch their seeds a good distance away from the parent plant. This helps ensure the young plant's … [Read more...]
