Growing beans in jars enables children to observe different stages of growth and to learn new vocabulary. The whole activity takes a few weeks to complete, so you'll need to start it early in the term.
Planned learning intentions
To explore colour, texture, shape, form and space in two and three dimensions To find out about and identify some features of living things, objects and events they observe To extend their vocabulary, exploring the meanings and sounds of new words Resources
Runner beans, jam jars, blotting or sugar paper, watering can, paper, charcoal, magnifying glasses
Step by step
* Before starting this topic I put up a notice to parents and carers asking for each child to bring in a clean, named jam jar. To make sure all the children were included in the activity, I also brought in a few jars from home.
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