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Flower power Growing their own flowers will inspire children to record their efforts in interesting ways

Growing their own flowers will inspire children to record their efforts in interesting ways

Show care and concern for living things and the environment

Ideas to explore Growing and caring for seeds

Resources Flower pots, trowels, watering can and 'easy to grow' flowers, such as nasturtiums, love-in-the-mist, or marigolds

PLODS Encourage the children to tend the seeds. Share the story of Jasper's Beanstalk by Nick Butterworth (Hodder Children's Books, 4.99) and discuss what seeds need to ensure growth.

Ideas to explore Handle carefully and enjoy an increasing range of books Resources Books that support activities linked to gardening and flowers, for example

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