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Free 1st Grade Seeds and germination Worksheets

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These Grade 1 worksheets explore how seeds sprout and begin to grow into plants, a process called germination. Children ages 6-7 learn what a seed needs to germinate, what happens inside the seed, and how a tiny sprout becomes a seedling. Great for teachers and parents who want to connect classroom learning to real-world gardening and observation. Part of our plants worksheets collection.

What You'll Learn

  • Describe what a seed contains and what it needs to start growing
  • Sequence the germination process from seed to seedling
  • Explain how seeds are dispersed and what conditions trigger germination

FAQ

What does seeds and germination teach first graders?

Students learn that seeds contain everything a new plant needs to begin growing, and that water, warmth, and sometimes light trigger germination. They observe the sequence of changes as a seed splits open, sends out a root, and pushes up a shoot. This hands-on concept builds curiosity about how life begins.

When do first graders learn about seeds and germination?

This topic is typically taught in spring during a plants or life cycles unit in Grade 1. Teachers often pair it with a germination experiment using clear bags or cups so students can watch roots and shoots emerge in real time.

How can I use these worksheets at home?

Try soaking a bean seed overnight and placing it in a damp paper towel inside a zip-lock bag on a sunny window. Your child can use these worksheets to predict, observe, and record what happens each day. Watching a seed sprout in real time makes germination unforgettable.

Grade
1st Grade
Ages
Ages 6-7
Subject
Science
Format
Printable PDF

Comments

3

Tom B.

Learning Specialist

May 2026

This will be a great addition. I already recommend ClassWeekly to all the families I work with.

Sarah K.

Kindergarten Teacher

May 2026

So excited for this to be ready! My students really need more practice with this topic.

Emily W.

Homeschool parent

May 2026

Excited for this one! I've been hunting for a good printable on this topic for weeks.

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