Plant Activities for Elementary and Middle School Students

Engaging Plant Activities for Elementary and Middle School Students 

Summer is here, and with it comes an explosion of greenery, flowers, and life! One of my favorite things to do this time of year is walk around the neighborhood, taking in the beauty of blooming plants and sprouting leaves. It’s a simple reminder of just how amazing nature is—and a perfect opportunity to bring that excitement into the classroom!

Plants are a fascinating way to engage students in hands-on learning, and I’ve put together a bundle of resources that make teaching about them easy, fun, and interactive!

Why Teach About Plants?

Plants are more than just beautiful—they’re a gateway to deeper learning. Whether you’re covering science, reading, vocabulary, or even STEM, plant-based lessons help students:

✅ Understand life cycles in a meaningful way

✅ Strengthen observation and critical thinking skills

✅ Develop vocabulary and comprehension through real-world connections

✅ Spark curiosity about nature and sustainability

And the best part? You don’t need a garden to explore plants in the classroom!

What’s Inside This Plant Activities Bundle?

This print-and-go bundle is packed with engaging, easy-to-use resources that make learning about plants both fun and meaningful.

📖 Literacy & Vocabulary

✔ Plant Life Cycle Reading Passages + Comprehension Questions
✔ Vocabulary Task Cards to reinforce key terms
✔ Interactive Notebook Activities for plant parts & life cycles
✔ Word Find & Cloze Sentences to strengthen reading skills

🎨 Hands-On & Interactive

✔ Parts of a Flower Foldable Activity 
✔ Plant Life Cycle Accordion Book 
✔ Parts of a Plant Craftivity 
✔ STEAM Plants Project for cross-curricular exploration

Whether you’re setting up learning stations, guided instruction, or independent work, these resources make it easy to differentiate and personalize learning!

See What Teachers Are Saying!

"I loved this resource! Very easy to use and extremely detailed and interesting!" – Bridgette H.

"Great for stations and personalized learning choices." – Deborah H.

"Easy to follow directions. A variety of organizers and articles. Excellent resource." – Lucian I.

🌱 Ready to bring hands-on, engaging plant activities into your classroom? 

Click HERE to check out the full bundle!

Let’s make learning about plants fun, interactive, and inspiring this season! 🌿

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