What Are We Learning This Week?
Some plants grow flowers.
This Week’s Big Questions
Tell me some things you know about flowers.
Out on the Town
When you are walking or driving around your community, help your child look for flowers. Take a close look and see if you can find the stem, as well as buds or blossoms.
Show Me! Our Words of the Week
Say It:
Blossom
Explain It:
A blossom is the flower of a plant. Blossoms are often colorful.
Talk About It:
Why are there so many blossoms on trees?
Say It:
Orchard
Explain It:
An orchard is a piece of land where farmers plant fruit trees. In the spring, the apple trees have white flowers called blossoms.
Talk About It:
Why do the trees in the orchard need to grow blossoms?
Say It:
Petal
Explain It:
A petal is one of the separate leaves that form the outer part of a flower head. Petals are usually a different color from the plant’s other leaves.
Talk About It:
How are petals different from blossoms?