Grade 1 plant science
Grade 1 Plants Around Us Word Search
Children can find plants in gardens, parks, sidewalks, and homes. The puzzle introduces visible plant parts and basic needs so children can connect new words with a real plant they observe.
Start with the printable
Use the words before and after the puzzle
Before solving, ask your child to circle unfamiliar words in the list. Afterward, choose three words to explain, draw, or use in a science sentence. Open the printable PDF below when you are ready.
What children can practice
- Identify roots, stems, leaves, and flowers.
- Name sunlight and water as plant needs.
- Record one similarity and one difference between two plants.
For parents and homeschool
Make a plant-parts sketch
Observe a safe plant without picking or damaging it.
- Step 1
Draw the stem, leaves, and any flower or fruit you can see.
- Step 2
Add roots below the soil line, even if they are hidden.
- Step 3
Label the drawing with words from the printable.
Also useful for teachers
A quick classroom adaptation
Pair the word search with two plant photographs. Students can label structures and write one comparison sentence using the vocabulary.
Questions to talk about
- What job might roots perform?
- Where does a leaf receive light?
- How are the plants near you alike?