Plant Patterns, Shapes and Names

This activity has been developed to give children the opportunity to investigate plants in more detail. Younger children explore a range of plants according to how they look, feel and smell. Older children begin to think about how the characteristics of the plants could influence the names they are given. They are asked to ‘rename’ plants according to their physical appearances and to invent their own plant based on what they have observed about plant features and characteristics.
This activity is designed to help connect children to the wonders of the natural world through sensory and play-based learning.

Activity Intention:

• This activity is designed to help connect children to the wonders of the natural world through sensory and play-based learning.