A flower is like a little plant that has special parts that help it grow and make seeds. When the flower gets enough sun, water, and food from the soil, it starts to grow and stretch. And just like you might stretch your arms to reach for a toy, the flower stretches its petals to open up and show off its colorful parts.
A flower is made up of several parts that help it grow! The main parts of the flower are:
- Petals: These are the colorful parts of the flower that attract pollinators like bees and butterflies.
- Stamens: The parts of the flower that produce pollen.
- Pistil: The parts of the flower that receives the pollen and produces seeds.
- Sepals: These are the small leaves at the base of the flower that protect the flower before it blooms.
To bloom, a flower needs sunlight, water, and nutrients from the soil. Once it has enough of these things, it will grow and its petals will open. When the stamens release pollen, it can be carried by pollinators to the pistil, where it will fertilize the plant and help it make seeds. This is how the continues to grow.
So, that’s how flowers bloom – they stretch and open up to show off their special parts and make new plants!
Ready to make this project at home or in your classroom? Watch the video for an overview, gather the materials listed to the right, and follow the instructions below!