20+ Cool Kids Plant Activities (2024)

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Some Kids Plant Activities for Learning & Fun!

Gardening and planting are such awesome activities to share with your kids.

Just thinkof all the benefits:

rich sensory experiences through touch and smell
hands-on science learning more authenticthan any text book
encouraging curiosity and a love for learning
fostering an appreciation of our Earth and it’s beauty
making special memories together!

Want these benefits for your kids? Here’s some awesome ideas to help get you started…

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20+ Kids Plant Activities and Plant Crafts for Kids

Salt Dough Plant Craft Picks (via Plain Vanilla Mom)
Kids Plant Turtles (via Reading Confetti)
Kids Pounded Flower Prints (via Life with Moore Babies)
Kid-led Flower Tree Decorating (via Like Mama ~ Like Daughter)
M.O.M. Herb Container Garden for Kids (via JDaniel4’s Mom)
Small World Plant Play (via Twodaloo)
Flower and Leaf Pounding Spring Banner Craft (via Buggy and Buddy)
Montessori Inspired Flower and Plant Activities (via Living Montessori Now)
Kids Flower and Grass Sensory Bin (via The Good Long Road)
Summer Reading Garden Ideas for Kids (via KC Edventures)
Planting Flowers with Kids (via Frogs & Snails & Puppy Dog Tails)
Mixed Media Plant Art (via Gummy Lump)
DIY Kids Compost Bin (via Crayon Freckles)
Spider Web Kids Plant Trellis (via JDaniel4’s Mom)
Kids Flower Art (via KC Edventures)
Explore & Sketch Plants & Insects (via For the Children)
Paint with Flowers Plant Activity (via Frogs & Sails & Puppy Dog Tails)
Kids Plant and Nature Art (via Like Mama ~ Like Daughter)
22 Kids Garden Themed Books (via JDaniel4’s Mom)
Kids Plant Science Activity (via Mommy the Teacher)
Kids Gardening Sensory Bin (via Rubberboots & Elf Shoes)

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Samantha says
July 18, 2015 at 10:39 PM
Great ideas. I also highly recommend having each student grow a TickleMe Plant. Its the only plant that kids can interact with. Touch it and it closes it leaves and lowers its branches.
Find videos of the plant in action and classroom kits online or in any science catalog.
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- Krissy @ B-Inspired Mama says
  July 19, 2015 at 10:21 AM
  Oooo – that sounds amazing! I’ll definitely look that up. Thanks for sharing, Samantha.
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Susan Syddall says
May 20, 2013 at 12:13 AM
Thank you so much for hosting this linky party. There are always so many fantastic ideas listed – many of which are inspiring!
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pinkoddy says
May 18, 2013 at 7:20 PM
What a great list – thanks for hosting.
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Sandi says
May 17, 2013 at 10:59 PM
Lots of great plants and planting ideas. I am looking forward to checking them out. Thanks for featuring my garden sensory bin.
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- Krissy @ B-Inspired Mama says
  May 18, 2013 at 11:20 AM
  My pleasure, Sandi! Thanks for linking up. 🙂
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JDaniel4's Mom says
May 17, 2013 at 12:35 PM
Thank you so much for mentioning my gardening projects!
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- Krissy @ B-Inspired Mama says
  May 18, 2013 at 11:20 AM
  Of course, Dierdre! Thanks for your continued support!
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  12 Easy garden plants that will make gardening fun!
Ashley says
May 17, 2013 at 6:31 AM
Thanks for hosting and featuring our Pounded Flower Prints!
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- Krissy @ B-Inspired Mama says
  May 18, 2013 at 11:21 AM
  No problem! They’re so lovely. 🙂
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Sam@Thrive 360 Living says
May 16, 2013 at 6:50 PM
Loving all of the fun plant activities and crafts. Pinning as we are hoping to create our own little mini-garden soon. Thanks for hosting!
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- Krissy @ B-Inspired Mama says
  May 18, 2013 at 11:21 AM
  Thanks for the pin, Sam!
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Hannah says
May 16, 2013 at 2:47 PM
Thanks so much for including two of my posts in your features!
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- Krissy @ B-Inspired Mama says
  May 18, 2013 at 11:22 AM
  My pleasure, Hannah! Thanks for stopping by and linking up. 🙂
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Mary Catherine of Fun-A-Day! says
May 16, 2013 at 1:51 PM
Thanks for hosting, Krissy! Tons of great ideas featured here! I’m loving the new look of B-Inspired Mama, by the way. Off to check out what has been linked up this week.
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- Krissy @ B-Inspired Mama says
  May 18, 2013 at 11:22 AM
  Thanks so much, Mary Catherine. I’m loving it, too!
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Jen@PlainVanillaMom says
May 16, 2013 at 11:24 AM
You’ve got a great list here Krissy and thanks for mentioning our salt dough picks 🙂
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- Krissy @ B-Inspired Mama says
  May 16, 2013 at 12:57 PM
  Always my pleasure, Jen! Thanks a bunch for linking up with The Co-Op!!
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- Krissy @ B-Inspired Mama says
  May 18, 2013 at 11:23 AM
  Of course – they turned out awesome, Jen!
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