Dandelion Days in Kindergarten

Preview: When the dandelions appear in the spring, designate a special “Dandelion Day,” with fun activities to explore these plants that have already captured your children’s interest!

Dandelion Bouquets

Here in New York, it’s dandelion season, which means dandelion bouquets for all the teachers!

This can be a problem, if you are prone to seasonal allergies!

This was the case of two teachers on my K team, so rather than deny their kiddos this childhood pleasure, here’s what they did.

They designated ONE day as, “Dandelion Day” and invited their Kinders to pick flowers for their whole team.

The kids LOVED it and look how cute the teachers look holding their bouquets!

Getting them to stop picking may not be easy, but you can always remind them that if they pick ALL the dandelions, there will be no “wish flowers.”

Here are some ways to continue the dandelion fun indoors!

Dandelion Science Activities

Let children explore the dandelions on a take-apart tray or in a center at a Take-Apart Tub.  Challenge them to find evidence of seeds.

Encourage wonder by asking questions such as, “How did these dandelions get here if no one planted them?” and “Are dandelions flowers or weeds?”

Dandelion Art Activities 

Invite children to create “wish flowers” by dipping their pinky fingers in white paint to make the dandelion “fluff.” 

Dandelion Books

Here are some great dandelion books you might read alongside the activities such as The Dandelion Seed by Joseph Anthony,

From Seed to Dandelion by Ellen Weiss,

 The Dandelion’s Tale by Kevin Sheehan and Rob Dunlavey.

Dandelion Wish Writing

Once the dandelions have gone to seed, head back outdoors and let children make some wishes.

Here are a couple of FREE printables for children to record their Dandelion Wishes!

Wishing you all a lovely spring and great end to your school year!

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