Today's theme is Plants & Bugs!
The weather is getting nice, so let's g outside, spend some time in your backyard, look for nice rocks, plant some seeds, check for bugs, etc. Have a look at these ideas:
Growing Beans: http://www.peepandthebigwideworld.com/en/educators/curriculum/family-child-care-educators/plants/activity/guided-activity/157/planting-bean-seeds/
This is a great concept to show kids what plants need in order to grow. Try planting them in dirt, and in a plastic bag. Tip: green and black beans sprout the fastest!
Indoor Herb Garden: https://kids.nationalgeographic.com/explore/books/indoor-herb-garden/
Let your kids do the whole project (or as much as they can), encourage them to document the process with pictures, notes, drawings, etc. During the process, take the opportunity to talk about plants, how they grow, why sunlight and water is important for the plants, etc. After they sprout and become plants, you can use the herbs to make dinner. The kids will be so proud of themselves! If you take pictures, go ahead and share them with us, or tag us in your social media!
When you're done planting, check out Goodnight Veggies by Diana Murray, or Rosario's Fig Tree by Charis Wahl on cloudLibrary!
Colour Changing Flowers: https://www.rookieparenting.com/color-changing-flowers-science-experiment/
This is an easy and fun indoor science experiment to lean about how flowers - or vegetables - can absorb water and change their colour. For materials, you just need some flowers or celery sticks, food colouring, cups, water, and a little bit of patience! Check out the results periodically to see how the colour changes - it doesn't hurt to leave them overnight!
Get Crafty: http://www.raysofbliss.com/bugs-fingerprint-art-free-printable/
We love making crafts! All you need is white paper, stamp ink or finger paint, and a black marker!If you're looking for more inspiration, check out Ranger Rick! They're currently offering a free, 3-month subscription.
Hopefully these activities help break up the day, and get your family engaged in making fun with plants and bugs!
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