Trees, Plants, Flowers | Yr 1-3 | 4 Weeks

KS1 Plants and Nature Unit – 4 Week Programme + Full Resource Pack

Inspire curiosity and a love for the natural world with this engaging 4-week KS1 PSHE and science unit focused on plants and trees. This carefully structured programme helps pupils explore how plants grow, understand their importance, and develop simple scientific observation skills.

Designed to be practical, accessible and low-prep, this unit supports both knowledge development and hands-on learning.

What’s included:

• 4 fully planned, ready-to-teach lessons
• Ready-made PowerPoints for each lesson
• Engaging lesson activities and worksheets
• A simple science investigation with observation and recording opportunities
• Links to related stories to enhance engagement and understanding

Lesson Overview:

1. The Power of Plants and Trees – Understanding why plants and trees are important for people, animals and the planet
2. Parts of a Plant – Identifying and naming the basic parts of a plant and their functions
3. Parts of a Flower – Exploring the structure of a flower in a simple, age-appropriate way
4. Plant Investigation – Observing how plants grow over time, with opportunities to record changes and findings

Presentations should be viewed in **slideshow **mode to access animations and embedded links.

This unit forms part of a wider full-year PSHE curriculum for Years 1 and 2. Visit my **TES **shop to explore the complete curriculum and additional PSHE resources.