I don’t know about you but now that #Spring has bloomed I’ve been dyeing to get outside and redo my flower bed and National Plant a Flower Day on March 12 would have been the perfect day to begin my #garden.
I missed the day and celebrating National Plant a Flower Day even though I wanted to plant #Roses and #Tulips David is off this Wednesday and were not doing any #Honeydo jobs for anyone. The house is clean and we have a movie day then were going to come home and work on my garden.
Would you want to join us? If not and your children are out of school for #SpringBreak I’ve created a #Homeschool Lesson plan but the information in this post can be used anytime of the year including #SpringBreak and to get kids off #Electronics.
National Plant a Flower Day — March 12 A Homeschool Celebration by TheMommiesReviews.com
Homeschool Lesson Plan: Plant a Flower Day-Perfect for children of all ages—whether you live in a house with a yard or a cozy townhome with limited outdoor space.
1. Mini‑Lesson: What Do Flowers Need?
Ages 3–6:
Sun, water, soil, love
Show real seeds and let kids touch them
Read a short picture book (list below)
Ages 7–12:
Parts of a flower
Photosynthesis basics
Compare indoor vs. outdoor growing conditions
Ages 13+:
Research native flowers in Texas
Compare soil types
Create a simple growth‑tracking chart
2. Hands‑On Activity: Planting Flowers Anywhere
For Houses (yards or patios): Plant marigolds, zinnias, or sunflowers
Create a “kid garden corner” with labeled popsicle sticks
Start a watering schedule kids can manage
For Townhomes or Apartments:
Use window boxes or railing planters
Grow herbs that flower (basil, lavender)
Try a “jar garden” using recycled glass jars
Use LED grow lights for low‑sun areas
3. STEM Extension
Measure plant height weekly
Track sunlight hours
Compare growth in different containers
Create a bar graph or line chart
4. Art & Writing
Draw your flower at each growth stage
Write a “Flower Diary” entry
Create a pastel‑floral bookmark with pressed petals
Kid‑Friendly Flower‑Inspired Recipes
- Edible Flower Fruit Salad
Strawberries
Blueberries
Pineapple cut into flower shapes
Honey‑lime drizzle
- Flowerpot Dirt Cups
Chocolate pudding
Crushed cookies
Gummy flowers or edible blooms
Serve in mini terracotta pots
- Sunflower Toast
Toast
Peanut butter or sunflower butter
Banana slices for petals
Blueberries for the center
Books About Flowers for Kids
Planting a Rainbow — Lois Ehlert
Up in the Garden and Down in the Dirt — Kate Messner
Movies & Shows About Plants and Nature– (Perfect for quiet time after gardening)
Wall‑E (plant theme)
Strange Magic (flower‑filled world)
Tinker Bell and the Great Fairy Rescue
Nature Cat (PBS Kids)
Songs for Plant a Flower Day
“Inch by Inch, Row by Row (The Garden Song)”
“Planting Seeds” by Laurie Berkner
“The Green Grass Grows All Around”
“You Are My Sunshine” (sun theme for plant growth)
“Here Comes the Sun” (Beatles – short excerpt only)
Thank you,
Glenda, Charlie and David Cates
