This half term, we will be exploring Plants and Growth through our science lessons.
Identifying Plants
Naming common plants and trees
Recognising different parts of a plant (roots, stem, leaves, flowers)
How Plants Grow
Understanding what plants need to grow and stay healthy (water, light, warmth)
Observing how plants change over time
Planting and Investigating
Planting seeds and watching them grow
Carrying out simple investigations (e.g. what happens if a plant has no water or light?)
Exploring Our Environment
Looking at plants in our local area
Identifying similarities and differences between plants
Through our science learning, children will be developing:
Observation skills – carefully noticing changes in plants over time
Scientific enquiry – asking questions and making simple predictions
Recording results – drawing and talking about what we see
Vocabulary development – using words like roots, stem, leaves, grow, healthy
Curiosity – developing an interest in the natural world
You can support your child’s science learning with simple activities:
🌼 Grow a plant at home – even a small seed in a pot
💧 Talk about what plants need to grow and stay healthy
🌳 Explore nature – look at different plants when out and about
📏 Observe changes – notice how plants grow or change over time
📚 Read books or watch videos about plants and nature
💬 Ask questions – encourage your child to talk about what they notice
We’re excited to watch our plants grow and become young scientists this term! 🌟