Parts of a Plant Worksheets

What children learn in this set

The worksheets introduce the main parts of a plant and the simple jobs they do. Younger children can colour plant pictures, match labels and trace words such as root, stem and leaf. Older children can label a complete plant, sort parts by their uses and answer short questions about how plants grow. The activities use clear pictures and familiar examples, so children can connect the worksheet to a plant they have seen at home, in a garden or near school. Use just one activity at a time for a short Nursery or primary science lesson.

Using the worksheets at home or in class

Before a worksheet, take your child outside to look at a small plant, herb or tree. Ask them to point to the stem and leaves, then gently look for roots only if the plant is already being repotted. In class, place a potted plant where children can observe it and invite them to find the matching parts on the sheet. Pairs can read labels aloud to each other, while a teacher records new words on the board. Keep crayons nearby for younger children and let older children write one fact beside each labelled part.

Helping with common mistakes

Children often call every green part a leaf, or confuse the stem with a root when a plant is shown sideways. They may also think that flowers and fruits are present on every plant at the same time. Use a real plant or a simple drawing to show that roots usually grow in the soil, stems hold up leaves and flowers, and leaves help the plant make food. Ask your child to follow each part from the picture to its label. Accept spoken answers first, then support careful writing and spelling.