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Flower Day

Spring is almost here! It's a time for new beginnings, and a perfect time to plant a flower to remind us of the beauty in life. Celebrate this day by planting or transplanting any type of plant, indoors or outdoors.

Books & Videos | Plant a Flower | Links |

Books & Videos
  Little Seeds Little Seeds by Charles Ghigna
Simple rhyming text follows a child who plants flower seeds in a garden and loves to watch them grow.
  Zinnia's Flower Garden Zinnia's Flower Garden by Monica Wellington
Zinnia plants a garden, eagerly waits for the plants to grow, sells the beautiful flowers, then gathers seeds to plant the following year.

Plant a Flower

Planting seeds and watching them grow is such a fun activity to do with your child.
Plant a Flower
 
What You'll Need:
 
  • Egg carton, planting trays, or pot
  • Dirt
  • Seeds (marigolds or other quick growing seed)
  • Newspaper

   
How To Make:
 

1. Lay down newspaper under your work surface.
2. Fill egg carton, planting tray, or pot with dirt.
3. Add seeds according to directions on seed packet.
4. Water and wait!
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Links
 
  neoK12 - Plants
http://www.neok12.com/Plants.htm
Educational videos, quizzes, and games about plants for kids in kindergarten, elementary, and up. Well done site!
 
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