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How Seeds Grow · Online Video · Preschool to 2nd grade Lesson Plan Activities
Materials:
- printer
- paper
- coloring tools
- Print: Plant growth stages coloring page
- Seeds for observation such as:
sunflower,
corn,
dry beans,
apple seeds,
pine cone
- Optional: a seedling, a small flowering plant, potted or cut sunflowers
- Review the related linked activities for all necessary materials to complete them
This is a great little story that the youngest child can enjoy and it's
educational.
Activity > Story time > Video > Peep Plants a Seed, children will experience the joy of seeing how
seeds grow and the beauty of flowers and other plants.
The video showcases the sprouting of a sunflower.
You can also explore three more videos in this list: Sid the Seed, The Tiny Seed by Eric Carle and The Carrot Seed.
- Open the plant growth stages PDF file, rotate counterclockwise to present.
- Prepare the plant growth coloring page (with text or no text) and coloring tools for students.
- Discuss each of the plant growth stages.
- What is necessary for the seeds to grow.
- Can the seed germinate without water?, sun?, soil?
- Will the flowers grow better if we take care of them?
- If possible show different types of seed. Show a seedling, a potted flowering plant, or cut flowers. Engage the senses in this process: look, touch, smell the items gently.
- What color are the sunflower petals that bloom in the video story? Yellow!, Peep is yellow, what else is yellow in the story? The Sun.
- Proceed to encourage students to color the plant growth coloring page in their favorite colors.
- Select a plant craft - Flower crafts > Sunflower theme > Select a craft that illustrates the process of growing a plant.
- Instead of a craft, select an easy flower coloring page to decorate and color with a variety of materials.
- Present alphabet printable activities:
