What are the parts of a plant? 

Materials:

• Large sheets of colored construction paper

• Pre-cut shapes (leaves, stems, petals, roots, flowers)

• Yarn or string (for roots)

• Popsicle sticks (for stems)

• Tissue paper (for flowers)

• Glue sticks

• Crayons or markers

• Labels or blank stickers (for writing/labeling parts)

• Optional: real leaves or flowers for inspiration

Instructions:

• Show a real plant or a big picture and point to each part: “roots,” “stem,” “leaves,” “flower.”

• Hold up a matching picture card as you name each part.

• Let children pick pre-cut shapes and materials to build their own plant collage.

• As each child adds a part, say its name out loud together (“Let’s glue the stem!” “Now add the leaves!”).

• When finished, review the plant parts by pointing and saying their names as a group.

• Display the collages with big, teacher-written labels nearby or above each part.

PK3 Questions:

• Can you point to the roots on your plant?

• What color are your leaves?

• Where did you put the flower?

• How many leaves did you use?

• Which part did you like adding the most?

PK4 Questions:

• What do the roots do for the plant?

• How does the stem help the plant?

• Can you show me all the parts of your plant?

• Which part do you think helps the plant grow tall?

• If you could add more flowers or leaves, where would you put them?