Talk about what they think will happen with their planted beans. Post them on a “Watch Them Grow” chart and label them “Day 1.” Reflect and Share Take photos of children’s planted beans in the cups and bags. Help children label their bags and attach them with tape to a window or a bulletin board.Įxplain that they will check on the beans in their cups and bags each day. Place 3–4 beans on the towel and then fold over the top of the bag. Then have them wet the paper towel and put it in the bag. Have children fold a paper towel to fit in a plastic sandwich bag.Ask, Do you think that the seed will grow in the bag? Next, tell children that they will plant some beans in clear plastic bags, without soil.Remove the plastic when seedlings appear.) Ask, Do you think we will be able to see when the beans first start growing? Why or why not? (The plastic wrap will help the soil stay moist. Help children write their names on tape and label their cups.Ask, Why do you think we’re putting water on the seeds? Show children how to moisten the soil, using the water spray bottle.(Plant some additional seeds in a few extra cups, just in case some of the children’s don’t grow.) Let each child fill a plastic cup most of the way with potting soil and plant 2–3 beans.They will plant some bean seeds in soil and some in a plastic bag without soil.

Tell children that they will be planting two different ways. Emphasize science process words like observe, describe, compare, and predict.

dry kidney or lima beans (NOTE: these must first be soaked overnight)Įncourage children to use the plant words bean, seed, and soil.

plastic cups (with hole poked in bottom for drainage).

Three days later