I Can Be a Botanist

Plants may seem still and quiet, but they hold incredible secrets waiting to be discovered. In this unit, children become curious botanists—digging into the science of seeds, trees, flowers, fruits, and more. Through hands-on experiments, artistic exploration, and close-up investigations, they’ll learn that plants are full of surprises, strength, and scientific wonder.

  • From Seed to Sprout
    What do seeds need to grow? Children investigate soil, sunlight, and water as they plant, observe, and care for their own seeds. This week focuses on the early stages of plant life, highlighting patience, responsibility, and close observation.

  • Treasures in the Garden
    Fruits, vegetables, and vibrant flowers take center stage this week. Kids explore the parts of plants we eat, identify the parts of a flower, and even dissect plants to see what’s hidden inside. It’s a deliciously fun week of garden science.

  • Giants of the Forest
    Trees are towering teachers of the plant world. This week, we study tree parts, count rings, explore bark textures, and learn how trees grow strong and tall. Children use measurement tools, observe leaves, and connect trees to animals and the planet.

  • Plant Magic
    Some plants close when you touch them, change color in sunlight, or even grow without soil. This week, we explore the strangest and most magical plant behaviors—and ask questions that spark big curiosity about how plants survive and thrive.

  • Pumpkin Explorers: Inside and Out
    We dive deep into the world of pumpkins with hands-on investigations, messy fun, and seasonal excitement. Children explore pumpkin textures, measure their weight and size, count seeds, and learn about the pumpkin life cycle from sprout to squash.

  • Amazing Apples: A Tasty Investigation
    Apples become our science tools this week as we explore their parts, test their reactions to air, sort by variety, and graph taste preferences. Whether we’re stamping with apple halves or investigating their core, apples offer juicy opportunities for scientific discovery.

With every leaf turned and seed planted, our young botanists learn that the plant world is full of wonder—and they’re just getting started on their journey to explore it all.