Readers of Nursery World taking part in the Sunflower Challenge should now be ready to help chldren plant their growing seedlings. Have fun with these exciting activities to accompany the transplanting, and find further activities by visiting the website www.sunflowerchallenge.org.uk
Where to begin?
Set up a display about sunflowers by covering a low table with a yellow cloth and arranging books about sunflowers (see box) alongside growing seedlings, artificial sunflowers and a small dish of sunflower seeds.
Exploring and investigating
* Invite each child to take a seedling out of a pot, shake off the soil, spread it on a sheet of white paper and explore the different parts carefully with a magnifying glass. Talk about the purpose of the roots and stem. Are they smooth or hairy? Are there any leaves or buds forming?
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