STEAM Activity Seed Cards - Complete 5 Veggie Set

Discover STEAM Adventures with Hortiki Plants' Expanded 5-Card Gardening Series! 🌱

Perfect for Grades 2-4 – Unlock a Week of Hands-On STEAM Fun!

Transform learning into an engaging and delicious experience with Hortiki Plants’ expanded STEAM Kids Cards! This dynamic 5-card series brings Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math to life through fun, hands-on gardening activities.

Why Choose the STEAM Kids Card Series?

• Complete 5-Card STEAM Curriculum: Experience the full spectrum of STEAM learning! This series integrates Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math into memorable and practical gardening activities.
• Explore 5 Engaging Themes: Discover a different aspect of STEAM with each unique card! From building trellises to creating natural dyes, explore Lettuce & Hydroponics, Microgreens & Technology, Peas & Engineering, Wheatgrass & Math, and Beet Art & Reducing Waste. (See individual card descriptions below)
• Hands-On, Kid-Friendly Learning: Keep children actively involved with projects that encourage experimentation, creativity, and real-world application of STEAM principles.
• Flexible & Convenient: Use cards individually for focused lessons or combine them for a week-long camp or program. Activities are designed to stand alone and adapt to various schedules.
• Diabetic- & Allergy-Friendly Recipes Included! A groundbreaking feature – ALL recipes within the series are carefully designed to be diabetic-friendly with labeled carbohydrate counts and include detailed allergen information (nuts, dairy, gluten, etc.), ensuring inclusivity and health-conscious learning for all children.
• Comprehensive Facilitator Resources: Make implementation seamless with standards-aligned lesson plans, SEL & horticultural therapy connections, pre-made quizzes, surveys, reporting tools, and exclusive online facilitator materials.
• Horticultural Therapy for Wellness: Each activity incorporates science-backed horticultural therapy practices, fostering mindfulness, patience, focus, and overall well-being through gardening.

Discover the 5 Cards in the Series:

Each card sparks curiosity and hands-on learning through a unique STEAM-focused gardening activity:

• 🥬 Lettuce & Hydroponics Card:

  • 📚 Science & Technology: Dive into hydroponics by creating a DIY growing system to understand plant growth without soil!
  • 💡 STEM Activity: Engineer a simple hydroponic system using readily available materials, learning about water circulation and nutrient delivery.
  • 🎨 Art & Design: Design and decorate your hydroponic setup, combining practical engineering with creative expression.
  • ➕ Math Connections: Measure and track lettuce growth in the hydroponic system.
  • 🧑‍🍳 Recipe: Enjoy allergy-friendly and diabetic-friendly lettuce-based recipes, introducing healthy eating habits.

• 🌱 Microgreens & Technology Card:

  • 📚 Science & Technology: Explore phototropism, the way plants respond to light, by using flashlights to simulate artificial light and observe plant growth patterns.
  • 💡 STEM Activity: Experiment with light sources and plant direction, understanding how technology can mimic and manipulate natural processes.
  • 🎨 Art & Observation: Sketch and document plant responses to light, combining scientific observation with artistic representation.
  • 🧩 Fun & Games: Engaging activities and challenges related to light and plant growth.
  • 🧑‍🍳 Recipe: Delicious allergy-friendly and diabetic-friendly microgreens recipes, showcasing the nutritional benefits of microgreens.

• 🫛 Peas & Engineering Card:

  • 📚 Science & Engineering: Learn about plant structure and support as you build a trellis to support growing pea plants, mirroring engineering principles in structural design.
  • 💡 STEM Activity: Design and construct a mini-trellis using craft materials, understanding structural integrity and plant needs.
  • 📐 Math & Measurement: Measure and plan the trellis dimensions, applying math to a practical engineering project.
  • 🌱 Gardening Project: Plant pea seeds and observe how the trellis supports their growth.
  • 🧑‍🍳 Recipe: Enjoy allergy-friendly and diabetic-friendly pea recipes, incorporating freshly grown peas into healthy meals.

• 🎨 Beet Art & Reducing Waste Card:

  • 📚 Science & Sustainability: Explore natural dyes created from beets while learning about sustainability and reducing food waste.
  • 💡 STEM Activity: Experiment with beetroot pigments to create natural dyes and understand the chemical properties of plant pigments.
  • 🎨 Art & Creativity: Use beet dyes for artistic projects, creating unique colors and patterns on paper or fabric.
  • ♻️ Environmental Connection: Learn about reducing food waste and composting beet scraps after dye extraction.
  • 🧑‍🍳 Recipe: Delicious and vibrant allergy-friendly and diabetic-friendly beet recipes like beet hummus dip, emphasizing minimal waste and healthy eating.

• 🌾 Carrots & Math Card:

  • 📚 Science & Math: Bring real-world data to life by measuring and graphing wheatgrass growth over time, connecting math to biological processes.
  • 💡 STEM Activity: Develop a growth chart and track wheatgrass height daily, collecting and analyzing data.
  • 📊 Data Analysis: Create graphs to visualize wheatgrass growth patterns and understand data representation.
  • 🌱 Observation & Recording: Maintain a growth journal, documenting observations and measurements.
  • 🧑‍🍳 Recipe: Fun and healthy allergy-friendly and diabetic-friendly wheatgrass recipes like wheatgrass juice popsicles.

Perfect for Educators & Camps:

• Week-Long Camp Curriculum Ready: Use one card per day for a full week of diverse and engaging STEAM activities, perfect for winter break, summer programs, or Earth Week celebrations.
• Standards-Aligned & Easy to Implement: Activities are aligned with Common Core and Next Generation Science Standards, with readily available facilitator resources.
• Promotes Inclusivity & Wellness: Diabetic- and allergy-friendly recipes and horticultural therapy connections make learning accessible and beneficial for all children's well-being.

Versatile & Convenient Learning:

• Flexible Scheduling: Cards can be used individually or as a series, adapting to diverse program needs and timeframes.
• Adaptable to Any Space: Activities can be conducted indoors or outdoors, in classrooms, homes, or camp settings.
• Eco-Conscious & Sustainable: Promote environmental awareness through reducing waste, understanding plant needs, and connecting with nature.
• Healthy Habits & Delicious Recipes: Encourage healthy eating habits with kid-friendly, plant-based recipes featuring the grown ingredients.

Bulk Ordering & Budget Notes:

• Processing Time: Allow 2-3 weeks for orders of 100+ card sets. Need it sooner? Email contact@hortikiplants.com to expedite!
• Shipping: Free USPS shipping in the U.S. (~7-10 days). Expedited shipping rates available during checkout.
• Multiple Addresses? We’ve got you covered! Email your shipping list to contact@hortikiplants.com for coordination.

Comprehensive Support for Educators:

• Free Facilitator Guide: Access comprehensive facilitator guides packed with standards-aligned lesson plans (Common Core and NGSS), SEL & horticultural therapy connections, extended activity ideas, and implementation tips for each of the 5 cards.
• Pre-Made Assessment Tools: Utilize pre-made quizzes, facilitator surveys, and automated reporting tools to easily track student progress and program effectiveness.
• Exclusive Online Resources: Gain access to printable worksheets, evaluation tools, and additional program enhancement materials online.
• Customizable Options: Explore tailored lesson plans, virtual workshops, or special packaging for your group. Email contact@hortikiplants.com to discuss custom solutions for the entire STEAM Kids Card series.
• Sample Cards for Bulk Buyers: Request a free sample card to experience the engaging, hands-on quality firsthand (available for organizations and bulk purchases only – please specify which card you'd like to sample).

Fearless Gardening Guarantee:

We are committed to making STEAM learning through gardening fun, accessible, and worry-free across all 5 activity cards! If your seeds don’t grow in any of the cards, let us know, and we’ll replace them for free. No worries. No fear. Just fun, healthy discovery, and STEAM exploration with the Hortiki Plants Kids Card Series!

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