Sunflowers Unit Study – Fun & Educational Printable Pack for Kids
The Sunflowers Unit Study is a hands on, engaging way for preschool, kindergarten, and early elementary students to explore one of nature’s happiest flowers. This printable pack blends science, geography, gardening, cooking, and fun review activities, all in one ready to use resource.
As a homeschooling mom of four (including one autistic child), I love combining multiple subjects into themed learning. Over the years, I’ve created many printable packs that are easy for parents and teachers to use while keeping kids engaged.
Teaching tip: This sunflower study works wonderfully spread out over a week. Spend a little time each day on a different section, from life cycle to planting tips, to keep kids curious and excited.
Learning Objectives – Skills Your Child Will Build
Through this sunflower unit study, children will:
- Understand the life cycle of a sunflower
- Learn the parts of a sunflower and their functions
- Discover where sunflowers grow around the world
- Explore different sunflower varieties
- Identify the benefits of sunflowers
- Learn about companion planting and plants to avoid placing near sunflowers
- Gain basic gardening knowledge for planting and caring for sunflowers
- Follow a simple recipe to make toasted sunflower seeds
- Review knowledge with a fun quiz
- Build vocabulary, reading comprehension, and fine motor skills through writing, coloring, and labeling activities
What’s Included in the Sunflowers Unit Study
Your printable pack features:
- Fun sunflower facts kids will love to share
- Sunflower life cycle review page with fill-in-the-blank activities
- Parts of a sunflower diagram with labeling practice
- A look at where sunflowers grow and types of sunflowers
- Benefits of sunflowers in nature and the garden
- Companion planting guide – including plants to avoid
- Step-by-step guide on growing your own sunflowers
- Kid-friendly recipe for toasted sunflower seeds
- Quiz page to check understanding
This mix of science, geography, gardening, and cooking makes the unit study perfect for spring, summer, or harvest-time learning.
Ways to Use This Sunflowers Printable Pack
For Teachers & Parents:
- Weekly nature study topic
- Science center activity
- Gardening-themed lesson plan
- Fun addition to farm or harvest units
For Kids:
- Label diagrams for science learning
- Color illustrations while listening to a story about plants
- Follow planting steps to grow their own sunflower
- Make and enjoy a healthy sunflower seed snack
- Show what they’ve learned on the final quiz page
Age / Grade Level
Best for:
- Preschool
- Kindergarten
- 1st grade
- Older students can also use it for review, writing practice, or as part of a larger plant study.
Prep Instructions
- Print on regular paper or cardstock
- Laminate reusable pages like diagrams and fact sheets
- Gather cooking ingredients if making the sunflower seed recipe
Suggested Materials
- Crayons or markers
- Scissors and glue
- Laminator or dry-erase pockets
- Garden seeds, soil, and pots (optional)
- Cooking supplies for the recipe (optional)
Ready to Explore Sunflowers From Seed to Snack?
Download your Sunflowers Unit Study today and enjoy a hands-on learning adventure that takes kids from understanding how sunflowers grow to making their very own toasted seeds. Perfect for home or classroom learning.
