Planting Seeds

Small pots or containers.
Soil.
Seeds (e.g., beans, flowers).
Watering cans.
Labels or markers..Introduction (5 minutes):

Discuss the life cycle of plants and their importance in the environment.
Explain that they will be planting seeds and observing their growth.
Planting Seeds (10 minutes):

Provide each student with a small pot, soil, and seeds.
Guide them in filling the pot with soil, planting the seeds, and labeling their pots.
Watering and Placement (5 minutes):

Show students how to water their seeds gently.
Place the pots in a sunny spot in the classroom or outside.
Observation and Care (20 minutes over several days):

Have students observe their plants daily, noting any changes.
Guide them in watering their plants as needed.
Sharing and Discussion (10 minutes):

Allow students to share their observations and discuss the growth of their plants.
Discuss the needs of plants and the role of each component (soil, water, sunlight).
Reflection (5 minutes):

Ask students to share one thing they learned about plants.
Reinforce the importance of caring for living things.