Spring is in the air! Learn about the blooming power of flowers and then do a hands-on activity creating a blooming flower and card to give to someone special.
Spark your thinking!
1. Set up your early enrichment mini spark recording page: #67: Flower Power
2. Watch this Mystery Science video about how flowers bloom. Record 3 things you learned on your recording page.
3. Set a timer for 2 minutes. Brainstorm as many types of flowers as you can and write the names on your recording page.
4. Look over this list of flowers. Add a 5 more flower names to your list.
5. Share your early enrichment mini spark recording page with your teacher/EY coordinator.
OPTIONAL: Make a colorful paper flower and a greeting card to give to a special person. When placed in water, the paper flower will unfold, appearing to move and bloom in front of your eyes! You may want to use this as a Mother’s Day activity, but you choose who will receive the card, so it can be for anyone special.
Gather needed materials to complete the card making activity
- Crayons
- Scissors
- Dot Stickers or Tape
- Plastic Paper Plate or Bowl
- Print this template single sided. Ask your teacher for help if needed.
6. Follow the step-by-step instructions on the paper.
7. When you give your card, explain that you will need to your place the flowers in water and you can watch them bloom together!