Seed science

It may be too early in the spring to think about seeds and ways to show seed dispersal. In fact, the weather may not be cooperating at all! Is it rainy during April where you live? I can still remember the baseball season when my son was little and the month of April was always

In this lesson we’ll be learning about seeds, talking about how they grow, and investigating seeds with our senses. Investigating seeds spring nature study Investigating Seeds Do you remember the video we watched of the chicken embryo growing inside its egg? A seed is a plant embryo, inside its own protective covering. We’re planting […]

One of our favorite science activities for kids during the spring season is dissecting a bean seed! It’s an easy science experiment to setup and is always lots of fun! This post includes a free printable recording sheet. NGSS: Disciplinary Core Idea LS1.C Follow our Science for Kids Pinterest board! As we observe all …

What a busy week! I can’t believe it is only Thursday! Well we’ve been up to our elbows in plants this week. Here’s a peek at what’s been “sproutin”” in our classroom! To kick off our seeds and plants unit, we’ve been using The Tiny Seed by Eric Carle (You can check out this special […]

Have you ever seen apple seeds dance? No? Then you have to put this apple seed science experiment on your must do list. Kids (and grown ups) will flip when they see it! We decided to put a fall spin o

In this blog post, I've gathered my favorite plant science experiments, from sprouting seeds to discovering how light, water, and soil influence plant growth, to flower and leaf experiments, and beyond. These hands-on activities will cultivate a deeper appreciation for the environment and inspire your child to embrace curiosity and get their hands dirty—literally! Free

It's week one of our Exploring Nature with Children curriculum - see how we got on with our nature walk focussing on seed dispersal

Try these easy plant activities for preschool this spring! Get kids learning about plants with these easy planting activities.

Don’t throw your apple seeds! Instead, keep them and try the quick & easy dancing apple seeds science activity.

Fast Growing Seeds for Kids - these ideas help prevent kids losing interest while waiting for seeds to grow!