Learn about the parts of a plant and the function of each with this easy STEAM activity (Science + Art!). Use art and craft supplies you have on hand to create your own plant with all the different parts! Great for a plant theme for preschool, kindergarten and early elementary.
Parts of a Plant Craft
With this simple craft activity, use whatever craft supplies you have on hand to make the main parts of a plant. Glue or tape the parts to our printable worksheet to name and discuss what each part does.
Supplies:
- Printable parts of a plant worksheet
- Assorted craft paper, pipe cleaners, string etc.
- Glue or tape
- Scissors
Instructions:
STEP 1. Make the petals for your flower and glue onto the worksheet.
STEP 2. Add a stem to your plant and attach to the paper.
STEP 3. Next cut out leaves and glue or tape them to the stem of the plant.
STEP 4. Lastly add roots to the plant.
What Are The Main Parts of a Plant?
What are the parts of a plant? The main parts of a plant are the roots, stem, leaves, and flowers. Each part has an important role to play in the growth of the plant.
TIP: For older kiddos, you might like to use our printable photosynthesis worksheets to explore how plants take carbon dioxide from the air and turn it into energy. Also learn what role plants have in the food chain!
Roots
Roots are the part of the plant that are normally found under the soil. Their main function is to keep the plant in the soil by acting as an anchor. Roots also take in water and nutrients to help the plant grow.
Stem
The stem of the plant provides support for the leaves and takes water and minerals to the leaves. The stem also takes food from the leaves to the other parts of the plant.
Leaves
The leaves of a plant are very important for making food for the plant through a process called photosynthesis. The leaves absorb light energy and along with carbon dioxide and water, change it into food. The leaves also pass oxygen into the air through pores in their surface.
Click here to learn more about the parts of a leaf.
Flowers
Flowers are where pollination happens so that fruit and seed grows and new plants can be produced. Petals are usually the colorful part of the flower which attract insects to visit and pollinate it.
Click here to grab our printable pollinator activity pack!
Free Printable Parts of a Plant Worksheet
More Fun Plant Activities For Kids
Looking for more plant lesson plans? Here are few suggestions for fun plant activities that would be perfect for preschoolers and elementary kids.
- Observe seeds grow with this fun seed germination experiment.
- Use a few simple supplies to grow these cute grass heads in a cup.
- Learn about how water moves through the veins in a leaf.
- Explore the life cycle of a bean plant.
- Dissect real flowers to explore the parts of a flower.
- Here are some easy flowers to grow!
- Printable plant and animal needs activities.
Printable Spring Activities Pack
If you’re looking to grab all of the printables in one convenient place plus exclusives with a spring theme, our 300+ page Spring STEM Project Pack is what you need!
Weather, geology, plants, life cycles, and more!
