Plants

Plant Life Cycle - https://www.turtlediary.com/video/plant-life-cycle.html

How Does a Seed Become a Plant? - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tkFPyue5X3Q

25 Day Time Lapse - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w77zPAtVTuI

Parts of a Plant - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TD60-3rqPXg

Seed Becomes a Plant - https://study.com/academy/lesson/life-cycle-of-a-plant-lesson-for-kids.html

****This one would also make an awesome at home experiment:
 
(All you need is a water, a paper towel, a bean and a clear cup)

Watch a bean turn into a plant in less that a week (time lapse) - https://youtu.be/pg92cspLy0I

Peekaboo Videos
Parts of a Plant - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p3St51F4kE8
Carnivorous Plants - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4yvUjwt2-jI
Pollination - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=djPVgip_bdU
Photosynthesis - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D1Ymc311XS8

Gus Grows a Plant - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6V9Dx2VpxW4
The Tiny Seed - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3mtp0VHJuP4
Plant the Tiny Seed - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MHRDM5nb8Ks
Lola Plants a Garden - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Txxq-twKXJg
Oh Say Can You Seed? - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4JKzupxBDBg
Bear's Bargain - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Gued86_GdE
The Vegetables we Eat - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cS1HzCv4IEA

Seed to Plant

Look for different types of plants in different growth stages.

Go for a flower walk and see how many you can count.

If this is too easy, see if you can count just one specific color OR keep a chart tracking how many different colored flowers you can find on your block.

We will be planting our own seeds soon! 

Flower Press - https://consciouscraft.uk/blogs/things-to-make/craft-ideas-for-kids-pressed-flower-art

More flower press info at the bottom of the page...



Fork Art - https://www.craftymorning.com/simple-fork-print-sunflower-craft/


Q-Tip Daisies - https://thepinterestedparent.com/2017/04/q-tip-daisy-craft/



Cotton Ball Flowers - https://www.fantasticfunandlearning.com/pom-pom-painted-flowers-kids.html


Handprint Flowers - https://www.easypeasyandfun.com/handprint-flower-craft/


Fingerprint Flowers


Tissue Paper Flowers
   

I'm a Sunflower

Step 1: Picking the Right Flowers

Freshness is the key. Choose flowers that are either still in bud form, or that are freshly bloomed. If you’re picking them from a garden, do so in the morning right after the dew has evaporated.

Once you have chosen the flowers you would like to press, they need to be prepped. If you can’t press them right away, place them in a ziplock bag and store them in the refrigerator. When you are ready to press, there are a few steps to take to ensure the flowers keep their color and freshness:

1. To allow for maximum water absorption, hold the stems under water immediately after cutting. Then, recut the stems at an angle.
2. Remove any leaves that will be below the waterline in the vase. If left on, those leaves will rot and can create bacteria that shortens the life of a flower.
3. Place flowers in a clean vase with water and flower food, or a teaspoon of sugar. Keep them in a cool, ventilated place out of direct sunlight. You only need to hydrate your flowers for a few hours.
4. One thing to note is that flowers with naturally flat faces are the easiest to press. To press thick flowers like orchids or roses, you should split them down the middle with scissors or a knife.
5. Lay the flat face of the flower on your paper and you are ready to press.

Step 2: Paper to Use

To press flowers, you must dry them out as quickly as possible to prevent browning. There are a number of different types of paper you can use to accomplish this, such as printer paper, flat cardboard, plain non-treated facial tissue or even non-corrugated coffee filters. Avoid paper towels, as many have textures that may end up imprinted on the petals.

Step 3: Press Flowers Using a Book

This is likely the most popular way to press flowers, as it is also the easiest. Choose the heaviest book you can find, such as a dictionary or phone book. The moisture being absorbed will cause the pages to wrinkle, so use a book you don’t mind damaging.

1. Place the flower between two pieces of paper, and place them within the pages of the book. Depending on the size of the book, you can press multiple flowers at once. However, be sure to space them out so that the moisture from one flower doesn’t transfer to another.
2. Use more books, or perhaps a brick, to weigh down the book once it is closed. Be sure not to disturb the arrangement of the flowers upon closing.
3. Change the blotter sheets every few days here as well. After two to three weeks, the flowers will be completely dry. When removing, use a pair of tweezers, or very carefully use your fingers, as a completely dry flower is very delicate.