What Do Plants Need? - Lesson for Kindergarten, Chapter - Earth and Human Activity

In the lesson "What Do Plants Need?", kindergarten students will embark on an enlightening journey to understand the essential elements required for plant growth and the fascinating process of photosynthesis. Through the "What Do Plants Need to Grow Worksheet," learners will identify water, sunlight, air, and soil as fundamental needs for plants, fostering an appreciation for nature's intricacies. The "What is Photosynthesis Printable" will introduce students to the remarkable way plants convert sunlight into energy, enlightening them on the interconnectedness of life and the environment.

The "In The Garden Coloring Page" activity will engage students' creativity while reinforcing the lesson's key concepts, making learning both fun and memorable. Additionally, the "Plant Fun Worksheet" will consolidate their understanding through interactive exercises, enhancing their observational skills and curiosity about the natural world.

Understanding what plants need and how they thrive is crucial, as it lays the foundation for environmental stewardship. By instilling a sense of wonder and respect for nature at an early age, this lesson aims to cultivate responsible future citizens who are mindful of their impact on the planet.

Estimated classroom time: 12 min
Chapter: Earth and Human Activity
Unit: Science
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What is Photosynthesis Printable
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  • Activity 1 / What Do Plants Need to Grow Worksheet

    Childhood is a time of endless exploration and discovery, and there’s nothing more fun for kids than uncovering the secrets of the world around them. Let this how do plants grow worksheet jumpstart a conversation about plants and what they need to grow into beautiful flowers, trees, and more! 
    Completing this worksheet will help your child: 
    • Increase knowledge about how plants grow
    • Build a foundation for science skills and understanding of living organisms
    • Sharpen problem solving skills as they identify what doesn’t fit.
    Take your child’s learning to the next level; after completing this worksheet, help your child plant a seed and use the answers to provide what the seed needs to grow. Then, watch with your child while the seed sprouts into a plant right before his eyes!

  • Activity 2 / What is Photosynthesis Printable

    Just like us, plants need to eat, too! Your child will be intrigued to find out that trees and plants can make their own food using the air around them.
    Excite your child for life science with the catchy diagram on this what is photosynthesis worksheet!

  • Activity 3 / In The Garden Coloring Page

    Let’s take a walk out in the garden to explore all the beautiful plants and creatures there with this cute printable coloring page: In the Garden!
    Coloring helps kids learn and grow as they utilize prior knowledge and connect the scene on the page with what they’ve seen grow right outside their homes!

  • Activity 4 / Plant Fun Worksheet

    Playing with mazes while also learning is a sure way to engage your kid’s mind. Plants are very important to us, and to the planet. Ask your child if they know some of the things that plants do for us. Then, ask them the things we need to do for plants in order to make the plants grow strong and healthy. Can your kids name these things? In this worksheet, your child will need to get through the maze. To do that, help them follow the things that plants need to find the way out of the maze.