Assist children in placing the soil and carrot seeds into their milk carton. Label the cartons with children's names. Place children's plants in a sunny area. Schedule a time each day for children to observe and water their plants. Revisiting a story is important for children's literacy development.
Children also love hearing favorite stories over and over.
Reread The Carrot Seed while the children are engaged in their carrot-planting study. This story is also available in big book format. Invite children to act out the story, use puppets, or create felt board characters to retell the story. Use the fresh carrots to make a carrot salad for a healthy and delicious snack. Mix shredded carrots, crushed pineapple, and plain yogurt in a bowl and serve.