Watering Plants

Plant care teaches children responsibility for living things while connecting them to nature.

• Framework: Montessori
• Unit: Practical Life
• Learning area: Care of Environment
• Level: Ages 3-4

Objectives

• Learn plant care
• Develop responsibility
• Build understanding of living things

Materials

• Small watering can
• Indoor plants
• Tray for drips
• Plant care chart

Instructions

1. Fill watering can. 2. Check if plant needs water (feel soil). 3. Place can spout near soil. 4. Pour slowly until water reaches drainage. 5. Wait for absorption. 6. Empty drip tray. 7. Record on plant chart.

Educator tip

Teach to check soil moisture before watering. Create simple charts tracking plant care.

Assessment

Child waters plants appropriately without overwatering.

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• Setting the Table
• Clearing the Table
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• Drying Dishes
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