Objective

By the end of this lesson, you will be able to understand the concept of plant swap and how plants grow.

Materials and Prep

• Two small potted plants
• A shovel or small gardening tool
• Watering can or spray bottle
• Planting soil
• A small container or pot for each student
• Markers or stickers for labeling
• A notebook or journal

Prior to the lesson, make sure the plants are healthy and ready for swapping. Prepare enough containers for each student.

Activities

1. Introduce the concept of plant swap and explain that it's a fun way to exchange plants with friends.
2. Show the two potted plants and explain that you will be swapping them later.
3. Discuss the basic needs of plants, such as sunlight, water, and soil.
4. Have the student help you transplant one of the plants into a new container, using the shovel or gardening tool.
5. Explain the importance of labeling the new container with the plant's name.
6. Water the transplanted plant and place it in a sunny spot.
7. Repeat the transplanting process with the second plant, but this time, let the student do it with your guidance.
8. Encourage the student to water and care for their newly transplanted plant.
9. Discuss the growth process of plants, including the stages from seed to adult plant.
10. Have the student draw or write about their plant swap experience in their notebook or journal.

Kindergarten Grade Talking Points

• "Plants are living things that need sunlight, water, and soil to grow."
• "We can exchange plants with our friends in a plant swap."
• "When we transplant a plant, we move it from one container to another."
• "It's important to label our plants so we know their names."
• "Plants grow from seeds, and they go through different stages like sprouting, growing leaves, and becoming big plants."
• "We need to take care of our plants by watering them and giving them sunlight."
• "Let's draw or write about our plant swap experience in our notebooks."