Do you know the bean plant’s super power? We’re sharing an interactive game to teach young learners about a plant’s parts, what function each plays, and how a bean goes from seed to fruit. Follow up this garden exploration with a quick pickle activity to extend the shelf life of the garden harvest and introduce new flavors and spices to vegetables.
What You’ll Need for the Dress Up a Plant Activity
- Straws tied to a string
- Two large green cloth or paper leaves
- Large white cloth or paper petals made into a necklace
- Several large green paper string beans
- Bee puppets
Download the activities:
- Dress Up a Plant
- Sweet as a Bee
- Let's Make Pickles
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