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From Seed to Plant

What happens when seeds are planted? What changes occur as plants grow? Children will learn about a seed's growth process and create a crayon watercolor resist piece of art.

Lesson Plan

Supplies Needed

Gather all the supplies needed to bring your craft ideas to life! From paints and markers to glue and scissors, our crafts section has everything to spark creativity and make every project truly special.

Steps

  • Step 1

    Read a book with the class such as "Plant a Little Seed" by Bonnie Christensen or "From Seed to Plant" by Gail Gibbons. Review the process of how seeds become plants and discuss some terms, such as pollen, pistil, stamen, etc. Have children describe some of the necessities for growth, such as sun, water, pollinators, etc.

  • Step 2

    Ask children to depict a seed growing into a plant using the crayon watercolor resist technique. First have them draw their picture by pressing firmly with crayons. They might draw the seed taking root underground and the plant forming above ground. Next have them paint over the crayon and the background area with watercolors.

  • Step 3

    Have children discuss the images they drew and the process they depicted. Then create a garden bulletin board where you can display the artwork.

Standards

SCI: Convey designs through sketches, detailed drawings, or physical models to communicate ideas and solutions. 

SCI: Use observations to describe patterns of what plants and animals (including humans) need to survive.

Adaptations

Invite a local gardener or nursery worker to talk to the class about the local flora. Have the children prepare questions ahead of time.

Watch seeds germinate! Have students place folded damp paper towels in a clear plastic bag. Place seeds (bean seeds work well), preferably pre-soaked, between the paper towels and the side of the bag and hang them in a sunny spot, perhaps taped to a window. In about 3-7 days you should see the seeds sprout, and in a few more days leaves will start to emerge.