How many wild garden flowers can you recognise? - Teacher's Notes

The teaching notes provide guidance for an interactive lesson on recognising wild garden flowers, beginning with a literary connection. Teachers are encouraged to read 'Jack and the Baked Beanstalk' and 'The Enormous Turnip' to the class, prompting a discussion about the germination and growth of plants from seeds. This sets the stage for exploring the types of flowering plants commonly found in woodland areas. Pupils are aided in identifying these plants with the use of a provided chart, which can be laminated for durability and ease of access for all pupils.

Building on this foundation, the lesson plan suggests taking the children on a walk through nearby woods or a similar natural area close to the school, where they can apply their knowledge in a real-world setting. Equipped with Chart 1, they are tasked with spotting as many wildflowers as they can. Additionally, the pupils have the opportunity to engage in a creative activity by designing signposts that display information about the plant species and their flowering periods. To extend the learning experience beyond the classroom, Chart 2 is introduced as a homework assignment, which encourages children to investigate whether any of the flowers from the chart can be found in their own gardens at home.