Objective

By the end of this lesson, you will learn about the role of plants in the environment and how they support the life of fairies.

Materials and Prep

Materials needed:
- Paper
- Crayons or markers
- Potted plant or flower from the garden

Before the lesson:
- Find a comfortable and well-lit space for the activities
- Have the potted plant or flower ready for observation

Activities

1. Fairy Garden Drawing: Ask the student to draw their own fairy garden, including flowers, plants, and any magical elements they imagine. Encourage creativity and imagination.

2. Plant Observation: Show the potted plant or flower to the student and discuss the different parts of the plant such as leaves, stem, and petals. Explain how plants provide shelter and food for fairies.

3. Fairy Role-Play: Encourage the student to pretend to be a fairy and interact with the plant or flower. Discuss how fairies rely on plants for their well-being.

Preschool Grade Talking Points

• "Plants are living things that grow in the ground and have leaves, stems, and flowers. They help fairies by giving them a place to live and food to eat."
• "Fairies take care of the plants and make sure they stay healthy and beautiful. They also use the plants to make their homes and clothes."
• "When we draw fairy gardens, we can use our imagination to create a magical place where fairies and plants live together."