Playdough kits: I’m addicted to making them and the kids are addicted to playing with them. For an upcoming family trip to the beach, I decided to surprise the kiddos with an ocean-themed playdough and a bounty of pirate-themed items to play with during the visit. Cranky kids, tired from a long day at the…
Have you ever wondered how green leaves can turn brilliant orange, yellow and red?! With this simple chromatography activity, you can see just what gives leaves their amazing fall colors. It’s a perfect kids’ science experiment for fall. Follow the simple step-by-step below and then grab our 30 Science Experiments kids will beg to repeat (plus a…
Looking for fun ways to teach kids about the plant life cycle?! These 11 science activities and experiments are perfect for preschool, kindergarten and first grade. Make a sprout house, try your hand at leaf chromatography, turn a flower not one but TWO colors and more! Grab your Plant Life Cycle Pack in our shop or…
To show children just what plants do with all the H2O we give them, I added a little twist on a classic kids’ science experiment by dyeing a single flower not one but TWO colors. I have to say, this was a whole lot trickier than I had anticipated, but the results made the struggle worthwhile! Follow the…
I don’t know about you, but after a long and gray winter, I’m always excited to see flowers start to grow. You too? From working on phonics and letter sounds to science experiments and ten frames, these flower activities are perfect for kindergarten and first grade. There are even some gorgeous flower art projects that…
This colorful fall art project reinforces fine motor skills by showing students how to create a layered landscape using torn paper. Isn’t it gorgeous?! Get ready for some beautiful fall art! If you’re into more crafts and learning, become a VIP Plato Pack member so you can get all of the tools, strategies and support…
If you’re like me, you want your kids to become responsible, capable and thoughtful grown ups. But it can be hard to know what life skills children are ready to tackle along the way. This free life skills checklist shares age-appropriate chores and responsibilities for kids ages two to nine. These are the skills they…
Wondering how to make a worm bin? We’ve got you covered. Our homemade worm bins are a simple backyard kids’ science project with a major cool factor. Your kids will love this squiggly project! And speaking of projects, check out our awesome 30 Science Experiments in our shop that your kids will beg to repeat!…
Looking for a magical, gorgeous and highly-addictive way to color Easter eggs?! These DIY volcano eggs are an awesome craft and science activity in one. With just baking soda and vinegar, you can make erupting eggs that are brilliantly colorful and tons of fun. For more science fun, check out our 30 Science Experiments in…
I love kids’ science and spring is the perfect time to learn about plants. My family’s favorite way to watch seeds grow is from our very own plant activity: egg head planters. With a quick trip to the grocery store or your refrigerator, you can create these funny egg heads, too! Follow the simple step-by-step below…
If you’re on the lookout for a simple, fun kids’ science activity, you’re in the right spot! This water cycle in a bag is a quick prep activity with a BIG payoff – my boys watched the water do its thing for days. Follow the simple step-by-step below and then grab 30 more easy-to-follow science experiments…
Spring is the perfect time to teach little ones about plant life. This simple kids’ science project is a hands-on way to show kids what really happens to seeds buried in the earth. Grow seeds with toddlers, preschoolers, kindergarteners – or any little learner! Follow the simple step-by-step below and then grab 30 more easy-to-follow science…
If you’re looking for first grade centers your students will beg to repeat, you’ve come to the right spot! Playdough to Plato is all-in on helping you save time, stay inspired and get bigger teaching results so we pulled together some of our favorite first grade centers in one spot right here. Just click one…
If you’re looking for kindergarten centers your students will beg to repeat, you’ve come to the right spot! Playdough to Plato is all-in on helping you save time, stay inspired and get bigger teaching results so we pulled together some of our favorite kindergarten centers in one spot right here. Just click one of the…
If you’re looking for pre-kindergarten centers your students will beg to repeat, you’ve come to the right spot! Playdough to Plato is all-in on helping you save time, stay inspired and get bigger teaching results so we pulled together some of our favorite pre-kindergarten centers in one spot right here. Your students will love switching…
Understanding the concept of place value (the number 74 has 7 tens and 4 ones, for example) is important for children to develop a solid sense of numbers. Our place value activity mats are a hands-on way to practice reading, writing and counting numbers from 1 to 100. They’re great to use as number of the day practice, morning…
Inspire kids to LOVE science with this mega bundle of science units! It’s jam packed with easy prep, engaging experiments teaching kids about weather, outer space, force and motion, the 5 senses, plant life cycle, and so much more.
The science bundle is perfect to use for whole class lessons, small group work or science stations in Pre-K, Kindergarten, First or Second Grade.
INSIDE YOU’LL FIND:
–> Outer Space
–> Weather
–> Force and Motion
–> 5 Senses
–> Plants
–> Light, Sound and Heat
–> Animals
–> Landforms
–> Human Body Systems
–> States of Matter
–> Bat Animal Study
–> Super Cool Science Kit
STEM activities (Science Technology Engineering and Math) are all the buzz in education. Kids love finding out how things work through fun, hands-on projects and teachers love knowing that they’re preparing students for their techy future. These 40 kid-approved STEM activities are the perfect complement to the 150+ print-and-play STEM centers that are all available a VIP Plato Pack…
Looking for fun ways to teach kids about plants?! These 11 science activities and experiments are the perfect addition to any preschool, kindergarten and first grade plant unit.
Make a sprout house, try your hand at leaf chromatography, turn a flower not one but TWO colors and more!
Check out all the motivating details below.
INSIDE YOU’LL FIND:
PLANT SCIENCE ACTIVITIES
–> Plants Are, Can, Have, Need…
–> Parts of Seeds, Plants and Photosynthesis Posters
–> Plant and Seed Labeling Pages
–> Living/Not Living Clip Cards
–> Sunflower Life Cycle Hat
–> Sprout House Experiment
–> Plant Journal
–> Two Tone Flower Experiment
–> Leaf Chromatography Experiment
–> 2 Foldable Life Cycle Craftivities
–> Pumpkin Life Cycle Sequencing
–> Flower Interactive Lapbook
Note: All of our products are instant downloads so you can use them right away!
