Discover our engaging Plant Identification Worksheets designed specifically for children aged 3-6! These fun and educational printables from Kids Academy help young learners explore and identify various plants and flowers. Through vibrant illustrations and easy-to-follow activities, your child will develop critical thinking skills and a deeper understanding of nature. Perfect for at-home learning or classroom use, these worksheets make science both exciting and accessible for early learners. Foster a love for nature and botanical knowledge in your little ones with our age-appropriate and thoughtfully crafted Plant Identification Worksheets!


Check out this FREE "Plant identification" Trial Lesson for age 3-6!

Plant Adaptations

Favorites
With answer key
Interactive
  • 3-6
  • Plant identification
Types of Flowering Plants Worksheet
Types of Flowering Plants Worksheet

Types of Flowering Plants Worksheet

Help kids explore the variety of plants around them! Have them discover trees, shrubs, herbs, and vines with this fun science worksheet. Print it and let them match the plant pictures to their correct names. It's an exciting learning experience that'll let them check off the right images and explore the botanical world.
Types of Flowering Plants Worksheet
Worksheet
Plant Fun Worksheet
Plant Fun Worksheet

Plant Fun Worksheet

Engage your kid's mind by playing a learning maze! Ask them what plants do for us and what we need to do for the plants to help them grow. Then, help them find their way out of the maze while following the things that plants need.
Plant Fun Worksheet
Worksheet
Thorns and Spikes Worksheet
Thorns and Spikes Worksheet

Thorns and Spikes Worksheet

Can your students name and identify the plants and flowers in this worksheet? Ask them to read out the names and circle the ones with spikes or thorns. Help them appreciate nature's beauty and understand how plants protect themselves.
Thorns and Spikes Worksheet
Worksheet
What Do Plants Need to Grow Worksheet
What Do Plants Need to Grow Worksheet

What Do Plants Need to Grow Worksheet

Help your child explore and discover the world of plants with this fun how do plants grow worksheet! They'll gain knowledge, sharpen problem solving skills, and build science foundations as they identify what plants need to grow. Afterward, plant a seed together and watch it sprout right before their eyes!
What Do Plants Need to Grow Worksheet
Worksheet
Jungle Plants Worksheet
Jungle Plants Worksheet

Jungle Plants Worksheet

Coloring pages can be fun and educational for kids! Print this adorable jungle worksheet with plants, a butterfly, and a lizard. Ask preschoolers to choose colors to bring the scene to life, while discussing rainforest plants and animals.
Download (PDF)
Assign to My Students
Jungle Plants Worksheet
Worksheet


Early childhood is a critical period for cognitive, social, and emotional development, and introducing children to plant identification can play a significant role in this. For ages 3-6, plant identification activities help nurture curiosity and a sense of discovery. Engaging with nature helps children develop a better understanding and appreciation of the environment. It deepens their observational skills, which are fundamental for learning in all areas. Recognizing and naming different plants also expands their vocabulary and strengthens their language skills.

Moreover, such activities can foster a lifelong interest in science and nature. Being able to identify various plants can make outdoor activities more engaging and educational. It also promotes mindfulness and improves well-being as interaction with nature has been shown to reduce stress and enhance mood—for both children and adults.

From a social perspective, plant identification outings or projects encourage collaboration and teamwork among young children. These activities help children develop patience, care, and responsibility by learning how plants grow and what they need to thrive.

For teachers and parents, incorporating plant identification supports curricular goals in science and helps meet educational standards for early childhood learning. Thus, it's not merely about recognizing plants; it's about laying the foundation for a holistic educational experience that values knowledge, nature, and community.