Plants: (STEM and Me)
STEM And Me Series
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What’s inside...
A fascinating exploration of plant biology designed to inspire young minds about the significance of plants in our ecosystem.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
7-10
Length
32 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
What did you find most fascinating about how plants grow?
Can you think of ways plants help us every day?
Why do you think it's important for us to take care of plants?
How do you feel when you see a lot of plants around you?
If you were a plant, which one would you be and why?
Tip: Role play these questions
Use real-life examples to connect the information from the book to your child’s daily experiences, like pointing out plants and their functions during a walk.
Encourage your child to ask questions and express their thoughts about plants, reinforcing their curiosity and engagement.
Consider planting a small plant or garden together to provide a hands-on experience that relates to the book's themes.
Relate the book's content to the foods they eat, explaining how many come from plants, to make the connection between nature and nutrition.
Discuss the importance of environmental care and how nurturing plants plays a role in ecological balance, fostering a sense of responsibility towards nature.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Importance of Nature
Explanation: Through exploration of various plants and their roles in the ecosystem, children learn about the importance of nature and its preservation.
Real-World Application: Children are encouraged to participate in recycling, conservation, and respect towards their natural environment.
Example Lesson: Scientific Curiosity
Explanation: The book introduces basic concepts of botany and biology, fostering a sense of curiosity about how plants grow and their life cycles.
Real-World Application: Kids may start observing plants more closely in their surroundings, ask questions about nature, or engage in science projects at school.
Example Lesson: Responsibility
Explanation: Caring for a plant in the story teaches children about responsibility and the dedication needed to nurture living things.
Real-World Application: This lesson can be applied at home by giving children small tasks such as watering plants or taking care of a pet.
Example Lesson: Patience
Explanation: The book shows that plants take time to grow, teaching kids the value of patience through natural processes.
Real-World Application: Children learn to wait patiently for outcomes in daily activities, such as waiting for their turn or for something they've planted to grow.