After predicting what materials the seeds will grow best in, the children can water the seeds, place them in the sun, watch them grow, and record their predictions and observations. There are many other forms of life to explore. Around Your Room You can extend your project on ants and plants throughout your classroom as well as the science center. Include both fiction and nonfiction picture books. Invite children to organize and display the books in their own ways.
Children can create library cards and take turns being the nature librarian.
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