• 1.

  Plants are fine gifts. When children make the pots (see Plant Pots), grow them (Growing, Growing), wrap the plant, and make gift cards, plants are truly special. Plan(t) ahead.

• 2.

  To assure children’s safety, children age 3 years and younger tear paper items, or an adult cuts for them.

• 3.

  Think of the possibilities to learn first-hand about plants, design, and appreciating others. Make the most of this gifted activity.

• 4.

  When your plant is ready for gift giving, wrap it carefully in clear plastic. Tie a festive ribbon on it.

• 5.

  Create a gift card with construction paper. Cut with Crayola® Scissors (4 years or older) or tear paper. Write your message, and your name, with Crayola® Washable Markers.

• 6.

  Decorate your card with ribbon, designs, or Crayola® Glitter Glue. Attach items with Crayola® School Glue.

• 7.

  Punch a hole in the card. Thread gift ribbon through it and tie to the plant.

Standards

• Letters, Numbers & Words
• Vocabulary
• Physical: Eye - Hand Coordination
• Physical: Small Muscles
• Social & Emotional: Making Friends
• Social & Emotional: Understanding Feelings
• Thinking: Creating
• Thinking: Understanding Concepts