Most plants have roots . Roots are very important to plants. Some plants have long roots called taproots. Roots help plants stay in place. Roots store food for plants .
Roots absorb water and minerals from the soil that are important for the plants.
Taproots grow long or vertically. Often, smaller roots grow off of the sides of the main taproot of a plant. May want to cut the carrots ahead of time for the children. Share ideas about the importance of roots. Try to help them figure out that roots help plants to stay put, store food for the plant, and absorb minerals and water from the soil around it.