The Merlin Program May Resources
The Merlin Program May Resources
MATH
Activity 1: Flower Petal Counting
Print out the counting sheet and have your child gather flower petals then place as many petals as the number in the center of the flower.
Materials: Worksheet
Activity 2: Secret Code Math Plant
Practice addition and subtraction with this fun packet filled with all kinds of plants and flowers!
Materials: Worksheet
Activity 3: Leaf Math to Me
Take your child on a nature walk to pick various leaves then your child will be counting, grouping, classifying, and sorting them as they explore what they collected.
Materials: Worksheet
Activity 4: Flower Height Measurement
Follow the directions in the link to learn how measurement can be fun with plants!
Materials: Worksheet
SCIENCE
Activity 1: Seed Germination Experiment
With the help of a parent, follow the directions given to find out what kind of soil is the best for sprouting seeds!
Materials: Worksheet
Activity 2: What Effects Plant Growth?
Gather all the types of liquids you can find in your home for this experiment and learn if each of them effect the growth of a plant.
Materials: Worksheet
Activity 3: How do Leaves Breathe?
Follow the steps given and all you need is a bowl of water and a leaf to conduct this experiment.
Materials: Worksheet
Activity 4: Colorful Flowers
In this experiment you will be dying plants with food coloring to make their petals change colors. As they are changing colors, you will be observing and drawing what you see.
Materials: Worksheet
LANGUAGE ARTS
Activity 1: Make a Seed Book
Follow the instructions to be able to make your own seed book! You can use real seeds and seed packets to add inside the book.
Materials: Worksheet
Activity 2: Garden Word Cards
Use these garden word cards to learn about things you may find in a garden and make a picture dictionary by rewriting the words and drawing your own pictures.
Materials: Worksheet
Activity 3: Lets Write About Plants
Follow this writing prompt to describe what you think are parts of a plant and why you think they are important.
Materials: Worksheet
Activity 4: Plant and Flowers Handwriting Practice
Use the practice pages to trace the given words that are associated with plants and flowers.
Materials: Worksheet
CREATIVE ARTS
Activity 1: Coffee Filter Flowers
Follow the instructions to create colorful flowers with just coffee filters and and liquid watercolors!
Materials: Worksheet
Activity 2: Bouquet in Hand Craft
A perfect craft to gift someone! Follow the directions to create a bouquet of flowers with a paper craft made from your child’s handprint.
Materials: Worksheet
Activity 3: Happy Cactus Paper Plants
Download and print the free printables to DIY your own happy cactus!
Materials: Worksheet
Activity 4: Yarn Wrapped Tulips
Create a bouquet of yarn wrapped tulips by gathering the materials listed and following the directions.
Materials: Worksheet