Some Kids Plant Activities for Learning & Fun!
Gardening and planting are such awesome activities to share with your kids.
Just think of all the benefits:
- rich sensory experiences through touch and smell
- hands-on science learning more authentic than any text book
- encouraging curiosity and a love for learning
- fostering an appreciation of our Earth and it’s beauty
- making special memories together!
Want these benefits for your kids? Here’s some awesome ideas to help get you started…
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20+ Kids Plant Activities and Plant Crafts for Kids
- Salt Dough Plant Craft Picks (via Plain Vanilla Mom)
- Kids Plant Turtles (via Reading Confetti)
- Kids Pounded Flower Prints (via Life with Moore Babies)
- Kid-led Flower Tree Decorating (via Like Mama ~ Like Daughter)
- M.O.M. Herb Container Garden for Kids (via JDaniel4’s Mom)
- Small World Plant Play (via Twodaloo)
- Flower and Leaf Pounding Spring Banner Craft (via Buggy and Buddy)
- Montessori Inspired Flower and Plant Activities (via Living Montessori Now)
- Kids Flower and Grass Sensory Bin (via The Good Long Road)
- Summer Reading Garden Ideas for Kids (via KC Edventures)
- Planting Flowers with Kids (via Frogs & Snails & Puppy Dog Tails)
- Mixed Media Plant Art (via Gummy Lump)
- DIY Kids Compost Bin (via Crayon Freckles)
- Spider Web Kids Plant Trellis (via JDaniel4’s Mom)
- Kids Flower Art (via KC Edventures)
- Explore & Sketch Plants & Insects (via For the Children)
- Paint with Flowers Plant Activity (via Frogs & Sails & Puppy Dog Tails)
- Kids Plant and Nature Art (via Like Mama ~ Like Daughter)
- 22 Kids Garden Themed Books (via JDaniel4’s Mom)
- Kids Plant Science Activity (via Mommy the Teacher)
- Kids Gardening Sensory Bin (via Rubberboots & Elf Shoes)
More Kids Nature and Plant Activities from B-Inspired Mama:
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Samantha says
Great ideas. I also highly recommend having each student grow a TickleMe Plant. Its the only plant that kids can interact with. Touch it and it closes it leaves and lowers its branches.
Find videos of the plant in action and classroom kits online or in any science catalog.
Krissy @ B-Inspired Mama says
Oooo – that sounds amazing! I’ll definitely look that up. Thanks for sharing, Samantha.
Susan Syddall says
Thank you so much for hosting this linky party. There are always so many fantastic ideas listed – many of which are inspiring!
pinkoddy says
What a great list – thanks for hosting.
Sandi says
Lots of great plants and planting ideas. I am looking forward to checking them out. Thanks for featuring my garden sensory bin.
Krissy @ B-Inspired Mama says
My pleasure, Sandi! Thanks for linking up. 🙂
JDaniel4's Mom says
Thank you so much for mentioning my gardening projects!
Krissy @ B-Inspired Mama says
Of course, Dierdre! Thanks for your continued support!
Ashley says
Thanks for hosting and featuring our Pounded Flower Prints!
Krissy @ B-Inspired Mama says
No problem! They’re so lovely. 🙂
Sam@Thrive 360 Living says
Loving all of the fun plant activities and crafts. Pinning as we are hoping to create our own little mini-garden soon. Thanks for hosting!
Krissy @ B-Inspired Mama says
Thanks for the pin, Sam!
Hannah says
Thanks so much for including two of my posts in your features!
Krissy @ B-Inspired Mama says
My pleasure, Hannah! Thanks for stopping by and linking up. 🙂
Mary Catherine of Fun-A-Day! says
Thanks for hosting, Krissy! Tons of great ideas featured here! I’m loving the new look of B-Inspired Mama, by the way. Off to check out what has been linked up this week.
Krissy @ B-Inspired Mama says
Thanks so much, Mary Catherine. I’m loving it, too!
Jen@PlainVanillaMom says
You’ve got a great list here Krissy and thanks for mentioning our salt dough picks 🙂
Krissy @ B-Inspired Mama says
Always my pleasure, Jen! Thanks a bunch for linking up with The Co-Op!!
Krissy @ B-Inspired Mama says
Of course – they turned out awesome, Jen!