Classroom 4B had so much fun learning about all things Spring, for this lesson, we began by reading The Tiny Seed by Eric Carle.
![tiny seed book](https://carmelmountainpreschool.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/tiny-seed-book.jpeg)
We learned about the life cycle of a seed, and for our lesson, we created a sprout house. Students began by coloring the outside of their sprout house.
![children coloring at preschool](https://carmelmountainpreschool.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/children-coloring-at-preschool-1024x768.jpeg)
![children coloring at preschool](https://carmelmountainpreschool.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/children-coloring-at-preschool-1024x768.jpeg)
Next, they used a pincer grasp to pull apart a cotton ball, creating a little nest for our seeds to sprout. After we put our three wrapped up seeds into a baggie, we built up our hand strength by using a spray bottle to spray down our seeds.
![boy learning about flowers at preschool](https://carmelmountainpreschool.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/boy-learning-about-flowers-at-preschool-768x1024.jpeg)
![boy learning about flowers at preschool](https://carmelmountainpreschool.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/boy-learning-about-flowers-at-preschool-768x1024.jpeg)
![girl learning about flowers at preschool](https://carmelmountainpreschool.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/girl-learning-about-flowers-at-preschool-768x1024.jpeg)
![girl learning about flowers at preschool](https://carmelmountainpreschool.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/girl-learning-about-flowers-at-preschool-768x1024.jpeg)
We learned that our seeds need water and sun to grow, so we hung them up on our classroom door, so that we can expose the seeds to sunlight.
![completed spring art at preschool](https://carmelmountainpreschool.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/completed-spring-art-at-preschool.png)
![completed spring art at preschool](https://carmelmountainpreschool.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/completed-spring-art-at-preschool.png)
Look how much they sprouted after a short 6 day period, we were able to see the sprout, plus roots coming out of the bottom. Our 4B friends loved seeing their sprouts grow little by little each day!
![seed bag at preschool](https://carmelmountainpreschool.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/seed-bag-at-preschool-647x1024.jpeg)
![seed bag at preschool](https://carmelmountainpreschool.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/seed-bag-at-preschool-647x1024.jpeg)
Here are the materials used if you would like to try this out at home:
-printer paper + markers (optional, if you would like to create a house outline to add to your plastic bag
-plastic bag
-3 cotton balls
-pinto beans
-spray bottle