Join Lexie and Lenny to read Kate Messner’s book, “Up in the Garden and Down in the Dirt” and complete a hands-on science activity about the growing cycle.
In this 45-minute activity, students will learn all about the ecosystem of a garden and meet the creatures who inhabit it. They will learn about growing seasons and how plants grow from seed to maturity. Students will use everyday household items to make their own growing plant craft!
For this activity, students will need:
-A blank sheet of paper, cardstock, or a paper plate
-Construction paper of different colors, to make flowers, leaves and roots (OR pre-cut paper plant parts)
-A popsicle or craft stick (can be colored green ahead of time)
-Markers or pencil crayons
-Scissors
-Glue or tape
Younger students may require adult help cutting paper or the paper plate when assembling their craft. Educators can also prepare “plant parts” ahead of time by cutting them out, to facilitate the collage, and distribute these among students to be glued. [include image of example collage plant parts]
To find out more about this activity or register, click here.
Join us for our weekly STEM Storytime series on Tuesdays at 1pm ET in English! If you cannot make it to a live session, feel free to register and you will be sent a link to the recording afterwards.
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