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Day 1
Today, children talk about what they know about plants and seeds. They’ll plant their first seeds: beans.
Explore Plants
Week 1: Planting Seeds
Children will begin this unit by planting seeds and bulbs. They’ll predict how long it will take bean and grass seeds to sprout and then closely observe their changes using magnifying glasses. They’ll record the growth of the seedlings in their Plant Journals and on a large wall chart. They’ll grow green onion bulbs in water and compare them to the seeds. At the end of the week, children will set up several experiments to test what plants need in order to grow.
Learning Centers
Learning Centers15 – 30 minutes |
Day 1
Day 2
Day 2
Today children examine sunflower seeds with magnifying glasses and plant grass seeds.
25-35 minutes
Morning Circle
Learning Centers
20-30 minutes
Guided Activity
10-15 minutes
Closing Circle
Day 3
Day 3
Today, children explore bulbs and then plant onion bulbs.
30-40 minutes
Morning Circle
Learning Centers
20-30 minutes
Guided Activity
10-15 minutes
Closing Circle
Day 4
Day 4
Today, children take a close look at the bean and grass seeds they have been growing, and set up an experiment to discover whether seeds need light to grow.
30-40 minutes
Morning Circle
Learning Centers
20-30 minutes
Guided Activity
10-15 minutes
Closing Circle
Day 5
Day 5
Yesterday, children set up an experiment to discover whether seeds need light to grow. Today, they will set up an experiment to explore whether seeds need water to grow.
