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A collage of children placing a seed and paper towel into a cup, adding water, and potting a seedling

Germinating Seeds

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The process of germinating, planting, maintaining, and growing a child’s very own seed is a great way to encourage a love of nature. The children placed their bean seeds into clear cups with paper towel and added a little water daily. They watched as their seeds began to germinate, sprouting roots, a stem, and leaves. We potted the small plants and were excited to see how big they grew! (Please click for full photos and more information.)

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A collage of a child holding a container of caterpillars, children looking at butterflies in a net house, and a child holding and looking at a butterfly

Butterflies!

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The children experienced and observed the life cycle of a butterfly in real time. The children watched as caterpillars ate their way through the “molting” stage and transitioned into the pupa or chrysalis stage. After the grand arrival of the butterfly, we set them free in the playground on a warm day! (Please click for more information and the full photos.)

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