For the paper version, ask a grown-up to help cut out the pieces. Arrange them on a fresh sheet before gluing. For the screen version, draw your own pieces in the spaces below and write about your design. This is a creative craft: your imaginary plant does not have to match a real bean plant.
With a grown-up: use untreated planting beans; do not eat seeds or sprouts. Keep small seeds away from younger children. Wash hands after handling. An adult should discard any mouldy setup.
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Explore before you start.
Arranging shapes builds spatial awareness and fine motor skills. Talking about your choices develops descriptive language.
Look at the picture, talk about what you notice, then use the drawing and writing spaces below. Open the picture for a closer look.
Arrange before you glue
Choose a stem, then try different positions for your leaves, flowers and pods. Move the pieces around until you like the arrangement.
Make a pattern
Try alternating small and large leaves, or repeating two colours. Describe your pattern so someone else could continue it.
Art and science together
Your craft can be imaginary. Compare it with your real bean plant afterward: what is the same, and what did you invent?
Use a finger, stylus or mouse in each drawing box. Type below it, or ask a grown-up to write your words. Your work stays in this tab. Save before refreshing or leaving.
Build your plant
Draw a stem. Add leaves, flowers and pods wherever you choose.
Make it yours
Add patterns and colours. What makes your design special?
Your ideas belong here. There is no score.
What are we learning?
Arranging shapes builds spatial awareness and fine motor skills. Talking about your choices develops descriptive language.
Prefer a worksheet?
Open the individual cartoon activity sheet to print or save. Use portrait orientation and fit to page.
Open worksheet to save ↓Try another little investigation.
01How to Grow a BeanSet up a tiny science project with a grown-up. Make a prediction, then check your bean each day.
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02My Plant DiaryLook at the same bean over several days. Record what you actually see—even if nothing has changed yet.
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03How Tall Is Your Plant?Once your seedling is planted in soil, measure its height and compare your records.
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04Parts of My PlantLook for a seed, root, stem and leaf. Draw each part, name it and describe what it does.
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05My Bean LeafBecome a leaf detective. Look gently and leave the leaf attached to the plant.
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06Life Cycle of a Bean PlantFollow a bean from seed to new seeds. Use the picture cards, then explain the changes in your own words.
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