What Plants Need Level 3-5

What Plants Need is a rhythmic and informative poem that introduces young readers to the basic needs of plants. Through simple, accessible language and poetic structure, the book explains how different types of plants all require light, warmth, nutrients, and water to survive and thrive. It touches on the parts of plants-roots, stems, leaves, and pods-and how each plays a vital role in plant life. With a clear structure and repetitive phrasing, this text supports early literacy development while laying the foundation for scientific understanding. It encourages children to explore the natural world and recognise patterns in living things. The text also provides an excellent model for students' own writing and early science reporting.

Educational Benefits:

• Introduces foundational plant biology and life science concepts.
• Reinforces phonemic awareness and early reading fluency.
• Supports the development of comprehension strategies through clear text structure.
• Encourages students to use models to inform their own writing.

Classroom Ideas:

• Plant seeds and observe their growth in different conditions.
• Label a diagram of a plant using vocabulary from the book.
• Create a class poem mimicking the structure of the text.
• Explore seed dispersal methods with real-world examples.

Safety & Information:

• Suitable for ages: 4-6
• Book dimensions: 165mm x 165mm
• Lightweight with rounded corners; safe for early learners
• Printed with vegetable-based ink for environmentally friendly use