Lesson Plan

Garden Adventures: Tiny Green Thumbs

Introduce Pre-K students to the basics of gardening by exploring seeds, soil, and plant growth while engaging in a fun planting activity.

This lesson fosters a love for nature, teaches responsibility through plant care, and builds early science and motor skills.

Audience

Time

Approach

Materials

Prep

Preparation and Setup

5 minutes

Step 1

Introduction and Discussion

5 minutes

Step 2

Demonstration and Planting Activity

15 minutes

Step 3

Wrap-Up and Discussion

5 minutes

Slide Deck

Welcome to Garden Adventures!

Introduce the lesson with excitement. Mention that today we'll learn about planting and caring for our own little garden!

Introduction & Discussion

Show images of seeds, soil, and gardening tools. Ask the students guiding questions like 'What do you think plants need to grow?' to encourage interaction.

Demonstration & Planting Activity

Walk through a demonstration of filling a cup with soil, planting a seed, and watering it. Encourage students to mirror your actions.

Wrap-Up & Reflection

Wrap-up the activity by asking students to share what they did, what they enjoyed, and what they learned. Emphasize the importance of caring for their plants.

Lesson Plan

Garden Adventures: Tiny Green Thumbs

Audience

Time

Approach

Materials

Prep

Preparation and Setup

Step 1

Introduction and Discussion

Step 2

Demonstration and Planting Activity

Step 3

Wrap-Up and Discussion

Slide Deck

Welcome to Garden Adventures!

Introduction & Discussion

Demonstration & Planting Activity

Wrap-Up & Reflection

Activity

Garden Adventures: Tiny Green Thumbs

Jill Pierce