Plant a seed and watch it grow, go on a nature hunt and identify the different trees and flowers growing.

Year 1 Plants Around Us Activities


Covers:	Activity	Resources	Relation to National Curriculum
	Activity 1 Plant A Seed	Plant A Seed Activity Sheet Plant pot(s) Soil Seeds Water Pencil	Sc1/1.2 observing closely, using simple equipment Sc1/1.6 gathering and recording data to help in answering questions Sc1/2.1b identify and describe the basic structure of a variety of common flowering plants, including trees
	Activity 2 Create A Garden Collage	You can use as few or as many of these resources for this activity as you like: Plant picture books Garden magazines Tissue paper Paint Paintbrushes Crayons / pens Stickers of insects / flowers / plants Scissors Paper A4 / A3 Glue	Sc1/2.1a identify and name a variety of common wild and garden plants, including deciduous and evergreen trees Ar1/1.2 to use drawing, painting and sculpture to develop and share their ideas, experiences and imagination
	Activity 3 Go On A Plant Hunt	Wildflower Hunt Activity Sheet Garden Flower Hunt Activity Sheet Leaf Hunt Activity Sheet Clipboard Pencil / dry erase pen	Sc1/2.1a identify and name a variety of common wild and garden plants, including deciduous and evergreen trees
	Activity 4 Deciduous And Evergreen Trees	Deciduous And Evergreen Activity Sheet Crayons	Sc1/2.1a identify and name a variety of common wild and garden plants, including deciduous and evergreen trees Sc1/4.1a observe changes across the four seasons
	Activity 5 Leaf Printing	Some dry leaves Paper A4 / A3 Water-based Paint - Autumn colours: green / orange / red / or whatever they choose Paintbrushes	Ar1/1.2 to use drawing, painting and sculpture to develop and share their ideas, experiences and imagination
	Activity 6 Observe And Draw A Leaf	A leaf Paper Pencil Magnifying glass (optional)	Sc1/2.1b identify and describe the basic structure of a variety of common flowering plants, including trees Ar1/1.3 to develop a wide range of art and design techniques in using colour, pattern, texture, line, shape, form and space
	Activity 7 Bark Rubbing	Interesting tree Paper Wax crayons	Sc1/2.1b identify and describe the basic structure of a variety of common flowering plants, including trees Ar1/1.3 to develop a wide range of art and design techniques in using colour, pattern, texture, line, shape, form and space
	Activity 8 Observe And Draw Sticks	A variety of sticks Pencil Paper Magnifying glass (optional)	Sc1/2.1b identify and describe the basic structure of a variety of common flowering plants, including trees Ar1/1.3 to develop a wide range of art and design techniques in using colour, pattern, texture, line, shape, form and space
	Activity 9 Identify The Structure Of Plants	Identify The Structure Of Plants Activity Sheet Clipboard Coloured pens / pencils	Sc1/2.1b identify and describe the basic structure of a variety of common flowering plants, including trees
Related Topics & Activities Year One Plants Around Us Year Two How Plants Grow Year Three Seeds & Lifecycles	Year 1 Plants Around Us £4.50 / pdf	Year 2 How Plants Grow £4.50 / pdf	Year 3 Seeds & Lifecycles £5.50 / pdf
Websites	Woodland Trust This website is great for advice on identifying trees and plants.

Activity 1
Plant A Seed

Practical Resources:

Plant A Seed Activity Sheet
Plant pot(s)
Soil
Seeds
Water
Pencil

Relation to Curriculum in England:

Sc1/1.2 observing closely, using simple equipment
Sc1/1.6 gathering and recording data to help in answering questions
Sc1/2.1b identify and describe the basic structure of a variety of common flowering plants, including trees

Downloads:

Activity 2
Create A Garden Collage

Practical Resources:

Plant picture books
Garden magazines
Tissue paper
Paint
Paintbrushes
Crayons / pens
Stickers of insects / flowers / plants
Scissors
Paper A4 / A3
Glue

Relation to Curriculum in England:

Sc1/2.1a identify and name a variety of common wild and garden plants, including deciduous and evergreen trees
Ar1/1.2 to use drawing, painting and sculpture to develop and share their ideas, experiences and imagination

Downloads:

Activity 3
Go On A Plant Hunt

Practical Resources:

Wildflower Hunt Activity Sheet
Garden Flower Hunt Activity Sheet
Leaf Hunt Activity Sheet
Clipboard
Pencil / dry erase pen

Relation to Curriculum in England:

Sc1/2.1a identify and name a variety of common wild and garden plants, including deciduous and evergreen trees

Downloads:

Activity Four - Deciduous And Evergreen Trees

Activity 3
Deciduous And Evergreen Trees

Activity 4
Deciduous And Evergreen Trees

Practical Resources:

Deciduous And Evergreen Activity Sheet
Crayons

Relation to Curriculum in England:

Sc1/2.1a identify and name a variety of common wild and garden plants, including deciduous and evergreen trees
Sc1/4.1a observe changes across the four seasons

Downloads:

Activity 5
Leaf Printing

Practical Resources:

Some dry leaves
Paper A4 / A3
Paint - Autumn colours: green / orange / red / or whatever they choose
Paintbrushes

Relation to Curriculum in England:

Ar1/1.2 to use drawing, painting and sculpture to develop and share their ideas, experiences and imagination

Downloads:

Activity 6
Observe And Draw A Leaf

Practical Resources:

A leaf
Paper
Pencil
Magnifying glass (optional)

Relation to Curriculum in England:

Sc1/2.1b identify and describe the basic structure of a variety of common flowering plants, including trees
Ar1/1.3 to develop a wide range of art and design techniques in using colour, pattern, texture, line, shape, form and space

Downloads:

Activity 7
Bark Rubbing

Practical Resources:

Interesting tree
Paper
Wax crayons

Relation to Curriculum in England:

Sc1/2.1b identify and describe the basic structure of a variety of common flowering plants, including trees
Ar1/1.3 to develop a wide range of art and design techniques in using colour, pattern, texture, line, shape, form and space

Downloads:

Activity Eight - Observe And Draw Sticks

Activity 8
Observe And Draw Sticks

Practical Resources:

A variety of sticks
Pencil
Paper
Magnifying glass (optional)

Relation to Curriculum in England:

Sc1/2.1b identify and describe the basic structure of a variety of common flowering plants, including trees
Ar1/1.3 to develop a wide range of art and design techniques in using colour, pattern, texture, line, shape, form and space

Downloads:

Activity Nine - Identify The Structure Of Plants

Activity 9
Identify The Structure Of Plants

Practical Resources:

Identify The Structure Of Plants Activity Sheet
Clipboard
Coloured pens / pencils

Relation to Curriculum in England:

Sc1/2.1b identify and describe the basic structure of a variety of common flowering plants, including trees

Downloads:

Websites

Woodland Trust
This website is great for advice on identifying trees and plants.

Suggested Resources

Our World in Pictures: Trees, Leaves, Flowers & Seeds: A visual encyclopedia of the plant kingdom

An encyclopedia of nature. This book is good for identifying trees and plants after your nature walks.

What's that Tree?: The Simplest ID Guide Ever
by DK

Use this guide with clear images of leaves to identify trees.

Slow Down
by Rachel Williams

Use this to inspire observations in nature throughout the year.

A Seed Is Sleepy
by Dianna Aston

Discover numerous seeds in different shapes and sizes.

How do I use these activities?

Engaging children with nature is a great way to teach them about the environment and the world around them. This topic encourages children to plant a seed and watch it grow, while also going on a nature hunt to identify different trees and flowers. They can learn about deciduous and evergreen trees, and gain an understanding of the differences between them.

This resource meets the National Curriculum of England for Art and Science, making it a great addition to any classroom or homeschooling curriculum. Don't forget to check out other year one topics for more engaging and fun activities that cover most points of the national curriculum for England. You can create a free account to watch and download videos and exclusive educational materials that will support children in their learning journey.

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