These links from the GreatStart website give families ideas for activities to do in or around their homes that are all about growing plants.
Structure and features
For families
Families can do these activities with children to help them learn how plants grow. Start conversations with children about what they notice in these activities.
- Growing bulbs
- Growing wheat sprouts
- Growing Sweet corn
- Planting a seed
- Planting a garden you can eat
- Watering the garden
Each link describes:
- how long the activity will take
- where to do the activity
- skills that the activity improves
- the list of materials needed.
For teachers
These quick and easy activities can be shared with families to support learning at home. The additional information available in each link gives ideas for families to help children learn.
Links and files
Teacher notes
Learning opportunities
These activities promote learning in the areas of:
- physical skills
- developing observation skills
- oral language skills
- sustainability
Early Years Learning Framework outcomes
- Outcome 1: Children have a strong sense of identity
- Outcome 2: Children are connected with and contribute to their world
- Outcome 3: Children have a strong sense of wellbeing
