II have some fun facts about sunflowers for kids and a fun Dollar Tree sunflower craft. Also, I have a free pattern template you can download at the bottom of this post. And look at my page Free Wildflowers Unit Study & Lapbook.
Sunflowers are bright, cheerful flowers that follow the sun. Young sunflowers love the sunshine so much, they turn their heads to follow it across the sky.
Also, you can include different science topics like plants, photosynthesis, life cycles, or seasons.
Too, you can include topics like growth and their importance in nature, pollinators, seeds and agriculture.
And for art you can include color theory and spatial awareness.
In addition, include some easy math like counting seeds, measuring petals and discussing geometric shapes.
BOOKS ABOUT WILDFLOWERS
Then, add some books to include other flowers.
10 Wildflower Books & Resources For Kids Who Love to Read and Be Read To
Spring is especially a good time to learn about wildflowers but you can learn about them anytime. Add a few of these hands-on resources and books and you'll have a fun multiple ages unit study for your homeschooled kids.
Botanicum, is a brilliantly curated guide to plant life. With artwork from Katie Scott of Animalium fame, Botanicum gives readers the experience of a fascinating exhibition from the pages of a beautiful book. From perennials to bulbs to tropical exotica, Botanicum is a wonderful feast of botanical knowledge complete with superb cross sections of how plants work.
With this basic beginner's field guide to North American wildflowers, all who enjoy nature and the outdoors can identify common wildflowers, from backyard weeds to dainty forest blossoms. In a logical, user-friendly, highly visual format, this new title offers key facts about 160 of the most common wildflowers and weeds, coast to coast, including Canada and Alaska.
Unlike many kids games 4 and up that turn out to be too confusing for children, Wildcraft! An Herbal Adventure Game, is a fun, strategic challenge that’s also easy to follow– NO READING REQUIRED. Because our learning board games feature clear illustrations and matching icons, even younger kids will learn what the different plants look like and can be used for. It’s the perfect fun game for family game night with kids, and ideal for beginners – no prior plant knowledge necessary!
Wide Variety Of Flower Seeds: Our wildflower seeds will provide you with a vibrant selection of flowers in your garden. You will get 21 different varieties of annual seeds including Black Eyed Susans, California Bluebells, African Daisies and more.
Do you know which flower got its name from its resemblance to the sombrero? What is the species of the bluebonnet? Lot of facts about North American wildflowers in this game.
An introduction to the world of insects, caterpillars, and butterflies including identification information, educational activities, and fun facts.Invites young naturalists to spot wildlife. Safety tips are provided and interesting activities are suggested.
What do you call a garden filled with lots of flowers? A polli-nation! Nat Geo Kids is back with the newest fact- and photo-filled Ultimate Explorer Field Guide, and this one packs some real flower power! This guide to wildflowers will make kids stop and look for all kinds of blossoms blooming right under their noses. From buttercups to bladderworts, primroses to pitcher plants, kids will learn how, where, and when to spot these wildflowers in their backyard, down the street, or all over town! Jam-packed with tons of info, interactive prompts, tips for budding botanists, super stats, and jokes--it's the perfect companion for exploring the backyard or field trips, camping, or vacation. Durable and portable, it's just right for your pocket or backpack!
Did you know that wild plants are still used for food, for medicines, and as dyes? Many of the plants growing in urban areas, in woods and by the side of roads are useful as well as being pretty. Other plants have small and less obvious how many have you seen and not realized that they were flowers? This book will show you the most common wild flowers and where you are most likely to find them. A nature guide designed for elementary grades 2-3, the book includes more than 20 easy-to-do science projects.
In this warm, engaging look at the life of a great First Lady, Kathi Appelt tells the story behind Lady Bird Johnson's environmental vision. Joy Fisher Hein's colorful wildflowers burst from every page, inviting us to share in Lady Bird's love for natural beauty.
From a lonely childhood in the Piney Woods of East Texas to an exciting life in the White House, Lady Bird Johnson loved wildflowers with all her heart. They were her companions in her youth, greeting her everywhere as she explored wild forests, bayous, and hills.
Published in association with the Smithsonian Institution. What does it take to paint a wildflower that blooms for a single day in a deep forest? For Mary Vaux Walcott, it involved spending up to seventeen hours a day out of doors with her paintbox to capture the shape, movement, and colors of delicate petals and leaves.
Next, look at some activities about sunflower.
MORE SUNFLOWER ACTIVITIES
- How To Make Sunflower Craft Like Van Gogh For Young Crafters
- Bundled Q-Tip & Leaf Print Sunflower
- Is Sunflower A Wildflower | How to Make a Canning Lid Craft
- Beautiful Chalk Pastel Sunflowers
- Paper Sunflower Collage Art
- How to Make a Cute Sunflower Paper Craft
Then, look at these fun facts about sunflowers for kids.
FACTS ABOUT SUNFLOWER FOR KIDS
- Sunflowers are not just one flower. It is thousands of flowers.
- They can grow super tall.
- Birds and bees love sunflowers.
- They come in different colors.
- They’ve been planted in places with polluted soil (like near nuclear power plants and after oil spills) to help clean the ground.
- Sunflower seeds make a tasty snack.
- Sunflowers inspired artists.
- A process called heliotropism is when young sunflowers face the sun.
- They belong to the Asteraceae family, which also includes daisies, zinnias, and marigolds.
- In addition to ornamental use, sunflowers are grown for biofuel, livestock feed, birdseed, and cooking oil.
Finally, look at how to make a Dollar Tree sunflower craft.
DOLLAR STORE PAPER PLATE SUNFLOWER CRAFT
First, look at this easy list of supplies:
- Paper Plate – Dollar Store
- Pom Poms, Black Tinsel – Dollar Store
- Craft Paint – Golden Yellow
- Cardstock – Brown, Green
- Glue Gun and Glue Sticks – Dollar Store
- Paintbrush
- Scissors
- Permanent Marker
- PATTERNS Paper Plate Sunflower. Free template. You can grab it at the bottom of this post by adding your email.
STEP ONE
Gather all supplies. Base coat the inside of the paper plate with golden yellow acrylic craft paint.
Set aside to dry and apply a second coat, if necessary.
STEP TWO
Download and print the Sunflower Patterns, then cut out with scissors. You can grab the template at the bottom.
Trace the center of the flower once onto brown cardstock. You could also use colored craft foam or craft felt for this project.
STEP THREE
Cut out the flower center pattern with scissors making sure to cut inside the traced lines for a clean, finished project.
STEP FOUR
Attach the brown cardstock flower center to the middle of the sunflower with a glue gun and glue sticks.
TIP: You can use liquid craft glue for this project, but you will have to wait for it to dry.
STEP FIVE
Cut triangle shaped wedges from the paper plate with scissors to create the thick petals of the sunflower.
STEP SIX
Attach black tinsel pom poms to the brown sunflower center using a glue gun and glue sticks.
STEP SEVEN
Trace the leaf patterns onto green cardstock with a pencil.
You could also use colored craft foam or craft felt for this project.
STEP EIGHT
Cut out the leaf patterns with scissors making sure to cut inside the traced lines for a clean, finished project.
STEP NINE
Outline the leaves and draw a center vein with a black marker.
STEP TEN
Attach the leaves to the back of the sunflower with a glue gun and glue sticks.
This is a fun activity to keep the kiddos busy with coloring, counting and motor skills.
Make this super cute paper plate sunflower kids craft in just about 30 minutes!
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