FREE Gardening pack for schools
With both National Gardening Week (27th April – 3rd May) and National Children’s Gardening Week (23rd – 31st May) coming up, now is the perfect time to bring some elements of gardening into school life.
Gardening in the real world
There’s something special about gardening with children. It’s hands-on, a little bit messy and full of those small “wow” moments when something finally starts to grow.
It’s also incredibly valuable in the classroom because it:
- builds concentration and patience
- supports science understanding in a concrete way
- encourages observation and discussion
- gives opportunities for both creativity and enquiry
If you’re looking for something easy to set up, our FREE Gardening Pack is designed with busy classrooms in mind. Inside the pack, you’ll find:
- a simple grow-from-seed activity (perfect for windowsills)
- a clear, visual water transport experiment
- child-friendly instructions you can use straight away
Everything is ready to go, with minimal prep needed.
Download it here and get started today
Quick wins for the classroom
No matter what the issue, it’s great to know you’ve got Busy Things online activities as a trusty backup. Below is a small selection of the activities we offering around gardening and plants:
If you’re short on time, here are a few easy ways to use the pack:
- Start the week by planting seeds, then build in 2-minute daily observation time
- Use the experiment as a whole-class demo, then follow up with pupil explanations
- Link to English by asking children to write simple instructions or diary entries
- Use it as part of a science topic on plants or life cycles
When outdoor space (or weather!) is a challenge
Let’s be honest, gardening at school isn’t always straightforward. You might not have:
- enough outdoor space
- the right resources
- or the weather on your side
That’s where having a digital option really helps. Busy Things activities let children explore the same concepts in an interactive way, either as a whole class or independently. What’s more, preparation for you is minimal!
Here are a few Buys Things’ activities to try:
- The gardener
A great introduction to how plants grow, flower and reproduce. Ideal for younger pupils getting to grips with the basics.
- ‘Parts of a …’ series
Explore the parts of a plant, flower and tree with activities that build understanding step by step.
Includes basic and intermediate versions.
Perfect for differentiation across KS1 and lower KS2.
- Common flowers
Help children recognise and name plants they might see around school or in their local area.
Great for linking learning to the real world.
- Life cycle of a plant
Take learning further by getting children to explain each stage of a dandelion’s development in their own words.
• Includes lots of visual support and clip art
• Can be supported with the ‘Dandelion videos’ activity
Want to play the activities?
As part of this blog, we have made some of the Busy Things activities free-to-play until 1st June. These activities are: The gardener and Life cycle of a dandelion.
Want to see more?
If you’d like to see the other activities mentioned and are already a subscriber or trialist, simply log in and type the name of the activity desired into the ‘Search’ tool.
If you’ve not got a login, you can try everything by taking out one of our FREE 28-day free trials.
👉 Start your free trial here
👉 Or book a short Teams demo if you’d like a guided look around
A final thought
Introducing gardening at school doesn’t have to be complicated to be meaningful.
A few seeds on a windowsill, a simple experiment or a short interactive activity can spark curiosity, build understanding and inspire children to learn more. And that’s often where the best learning starts.
This blog has been updated for 2026.