Session 29

Session 29 

 

 

 

 

 Session Title 

 

 

 Little Gardeners – Growing with Nature 

 

 

 

 

 Objective 

 

 

 

 

 Introduce the basic steps of gardening. 

 

 

 Help children understand what plants need to grow. 

 

 

 Encourage love for nature, patience, responsibility, and teamwork. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 Topics/Concept 

 

 

 

 

 Parts of a plant: root, stem, leaf, flower 

 

 

 Needs of a plant: sunlight, water, soil, care 

 

 

 Life cycle of a plant: seed → sprout → plant → flower/fruit 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 Material Required 

 

 

 

 

 Small pots/plots or garden bed 

 

 

 Seeds (sunflower, green gram, beans, coriander, etc.) 

 

 

 Soil and trowels/spoons (or hands) 

 

 

 Watering cans/cups 

 

 

 A real plant for demonstration 

 

 

 A simple illustrated storybook (or printed pictures) 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 Methodology 

 

 

 

 

 Experiential and discovery-based learning 

 

 

 Hands-on planting 

 

 

 Storytelling and repetition 

 

 

 Observation and care 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 Session Plan 90 Mint 

 Intro Activity  

 1. Warm-Up: Welcome to the World of Plants! (15 minutes) 

 Objective: 

 Introduce the idea of how plants grow and what they need. 

 Steps: 

 Begin with: 

 “Today, we’re going to be Little Gardeners! Who has seen a plant grow?” 

 Ask: 

 “Have you seen a seed before?” 

 “What helps plants grow?” → Expected answers water, sunlight, soil 

 Show a real plant and name its parts: 

 Root – grows under the soil 

 Stem – holds the plant up 

 Leaf – makes food for the plant 

 Flower – makes the plant beautiful 

 Example: Show a money plant or a small flowering plant and gently point to its parts. 

 

 Main Topic/ Activity 

 2. Main Activity 1: Let’s Plant a Seed! (25 minutes) 

 Objective: 

 Let children plant their own seeds and feel the joy of gardening. 

 Steps: 

 Provide a small pot or a patch of soil for each child. 

 Demonstrate: 

 1. Dig a little hole with fingers. 

 2. Drop one seed in (e.g., green gram). 

 3. Cover it with soil. 

 4. Water it gently using a cup or watering can. 

 Encouragement Line: 

 “You’re planting life! With your care, it will grow into something beautiful.” 

 3. Storytime: The Seed’s Journey (15 minutes) 

 Objective: 

 Build imagination and reinforce the plant growth process. 

 Steps: 

 Tell this short story: 

 “Once upon a time, there was a tiny seed. It was sleeping under the soil. One day, the sunlight tickled it, and the rain gave it water. Slowly, the seed grew roots, then a small green sprout. It stretched, and soon, it became a tall plant with beautiful flowers!” 

 Ask: - “What do you think your seed will become?” 

 “What helped the seed grow?” 

 4. Observation & Care: Let’s Be Garden Friends! (20 minutes) 

 Objective: 

 Teach care and patience by observing and watering the planted seeds. 

 Steps: 

 Help children gently water their planted seeds again. 

 Show them how to check the soil’s moisture: 

 “If the soil feels dry, it needs water.” 

 Talk about: 

 Sunlight → “Put your pot near the window or outside.” 

 Daily care → “Check on your plant every day!” 

 5. Wrap-Up: A Gardener’s Pledge (10 minutes) 

 Steps: 

 Ask: 

 “What will you do to help your seed grow?” 

 Let them repeat: 

 > “I promise to water my seed, 

 Give it sunlight, 

 And check on it every day!” 

 

 Congratulate them: 

 > “You’re all wonderful little gardeners!” 

 

 Expected Learning Outcomes 

 Knowledge Building: 

 Children will understand the basic process of plant growth. 

 They will learn the importance of sunlight, water, and soil. 

 Skill Building: 

 Hands-on planting and care 

 Observation and patience 

 Speaking and expressing thoughts (during story and pledge) 

 Responsibility and connection with nature