Watch and Discuss: Exploring Small Spaces

Children discover what grows in a small space outside.

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Materials

Exploring Small Spaces (video)

Key Science Concepts

Plants have different parts: roots, stems, leaves, and fruit.
Some parts of the plant are below the ground and some are above.
Plants grow in many places. Usually they grow in soil.

Directions

Before you watch: Tell the group they’ll be watching a video about children exploring a very small space outside.

After you watch: Ask children, What are some of the different things the children saw? Was there anything they saw that surprised you? Why do you think the children liked looking at a small space?

Optional: Watch the video a second time.

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Week 2, Day 3

Morning Circle
Indoor
15 - 20 minutes

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