There is a entry way in my house that is covered in small lines documenting the growth of my children. My kids love going back to it month after month to see how much they've grown. It's important to teach our kids that growth is a part of all living things, not just humans.
Since my class has been learning about plants and seeds, I made this Seed Book to place in the science center. The book is made with real seeds, seed
Help kids learn more about seeds with this science investigation. Observe and compare the properties of different kinds of seeds.
Teach kids about the needs of seeds with this seed experiment that answers the question: "What temperature do seeds like?"
Copyright - All Rights Reserved - Black Diamond Images Family : Fabaceae Austrocallerya megasperma (Callerya megasperma) is a tall woody climber in Sub Tropical and Littoral rainforest from Wardell north to Fraser Island with twining stems which are hairless except for new growth.The leaves are 15-30 mm long with narrow blunt point and a terminal leaflet.The brown papery covered seeds are contained in a pod 10-18cm long. Austrocallerya australis (Callerya australis) is the other species found from Port Macquarie north to the McPherson Range in Qld.It has a blunter leaf tip and a smaller seed with an orange hard seedcoat. Not sure where this plant shown here growing on my side fence originated from but it certainly is a spectacular bloomer and attracts a lot of attention-many people mistaking it for the exotic Wisteria. IDENTIFYING AUSTRALIAN RAINFOREST PLANTS,TREES & FUNGI - Flick Group --> DATABASE INDEX
DIY Fairy Garden Ideas: Little girls dream of fairies: Fairy gardens are just what they sound like; miniature gardens that include Fairy figurines, tiny houses, tiny animals...
The weather is starting to get warmer and in our family that means that we spend a lot more time outdoors. During the warmer months, we move lots of activities, such as eating and crafting, outdoors. We
This is one of my favorite weeks. I just love spring and teaching my students about new things. It's certainly been a busy one! So far, w...
The best spring songs about plants, gardens, and seeds for preschool, pre-k, and kindergarten kids. Your kids will love these teacher approved spring songs!
There is a entry way in my house that is covered in small lines documenting the growth of my children. My kids love going back to it month after month to see how much they've grown. It's important to teach our kids that growth is a part of all living things, not just humans.
Prickly Acacia – Acacia nilotica WEED OF NATIONAL SIGNIFICANCE (WoNS) Declared Plant WA (Kimberley) P1 Movement of plants and seeds prohibited P2 Infestations to be eradicated Habit: Spiny tr…
Marigolds are one of the easiest flowers to grow from seed. Learn when and how to grow marigold flowers from seed here.
Honesty (Lunaria annua) is a fairly common wildflower in temperate climates. A pretty purple flower, it really comes into its own when the papery seed pods form. It is also known as White Satin, Sa…
Growing grass seed in a cup for your preschool, pre-k, or kindergarten classroom. A fun planting and growing grass science activity for kids.
A simple kindness activity to go along with the book If You Plant a Seed by Kadir Nelson. Helps teach and reinforce kindness with preschoolers and toddlers.
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Here are some great ideas for fast growing seeds - perfect for kids! First: Get Your Supplies! Next: Get to Work! Whether you are introducing your kids to gardening, or making crafts or science projects that involve growing seeds - it can often be beneficial to use seeds that sprout quickly! I did some research and tried out various options. One of our favorite ways to plant seeds is in plastic cups. Cheap, transportable (great for classrooms!) but also you can actually see the roots forming! Vegetables and Herbs: Radishes, lettuce, basil and salad cress (more common in the UK than
It's so exciting and a money-saving move to start your own seeds. Learn how to avoid 9 common seed starting mistakes that would frustrate any gardener.
Seed activities are great for kids from preschool through elementary school. Younger kids can learn about seeds through hands-on exploration, and older kids can design experiments to test hypotheses about how seeds grow best. With spring
Fast-growing, Honesty (Lunaria annua) or Silver Dollar or Money Plant is a very interesting biennial with its heads of 4-petaled flowers, deep purple to white, blooming in mid-late spring to early summer. These are beautifully replaced in midsummer by translucent, round, flat seed pods looking like silvery coins!
Acacia Baileyana , commonly known as Cootamundra Wattle or Golden Mimosa , is a shrub or tree in the legume family. The scientific name of the species honors the botanist Frederick Manson Bailey . It is but one of nearly 1000 species of Acacia found in Australia . The Cootamundra Wattle is indigenous to a small area in southern New South Wales but has been widely planted in other Australian states. Native to Southeast Australia; masses of tiny light yellow flowers; blue leaves of delicate texture; grows very fast; street tree in S. California.
Milkweed seeds hang on the white fluff for a fresh start. Butterflies love these plants.
Ready to start your garden seeds but still have snow outside? Try winter sowing of your seeds and get a head start for a beautiful Spring!
Enjoy the sweet fragrance of wildflowers all season long with our Fragrant Wildflower Seed Mix. It contains 16 fragrant wildflowers, both annuals and perennials, that will bloom spring through summer, year after year - It will burst into blooms the first year with the annual wildflowers and provide color in years after with the perennials.
From the top of the tree sprout long hairy green tendrils and a set of tentacles,...
The Little Bluestem is a warm season ornamental grass that actively grows during the summer when soil temperatures are warm. This variety can do well in moist situations. The Little Bluestem produces a beautiful coppery pink and blue hue that can be enjoyed all year round.
