This week our preschool children enjoyed sharing the story Sam Plants a Sunflower. They listened carefully as Sam learned how to look after his tiny seed and watched it grow tall and strong. The story sparked lots of discussion about what plants need to grow, including soil, water and sunshine.

Inspired by Sam, the children then planted their own sunflower seeds. They carefully filled pots with compost, gently pressed their seeds into the soil and gave them a drink of water. There was great excitement and pride as everyone took responsibility for their own plant.

This activity supported the children’s understanding of the world as they explored growth and change, and encouraged characteristics of effective learning such as active learning, following instructions and showing care. We are looking forward to watching our sunflowers grow together over the coming weeks! 🌻