Life Cycle of a Corn Plant | Harvest Festival Autumn Topic KS1 Science

Corn Plant Life Cycle – Autumn Science & Harvest Topic Pack
Explore the wonders of nature this Autumn with this beautifully illustrated Corn Life Cycle Activity Pack by Hidden Class Gems! If you are teaching a “Growing and Plants” science topic, exploring the farm, or celebrating the Harvest Festival, this 9-page print-and-go resource is an excellent addition to your EYFS or KS1 classroom.

This pack guides children through the four main stages of growth (seed, sprout, plant, ear of corn) and integrates science seamlessly with early literacy, fine motor skills, and logical sequencing.

What’s Included in this 9-Page Pack:

• Teacher Notes: Ideas for delivery and differentiation across early years and KS1.
• Visual Life Cycle Guide: A clear diagram showing the continuous growth cycle.
• Vocabulary Tracing: Handwriting practice and identifying plant needs (sun, water).
• Cut and Stick Sequencing: A hands-on task to correctly order the growth stages (1-4).
• Labeling Task: Match the correct terminology to the pictures using the provided word bank.
• Drawing Activity: A creative task where children draw each stage of the cycle.
• Writing Task (Sentence Completion): Use the word bank to complete sentences explaining the cycle.
• True or False Assessment: A simple reading comprehension activity to check understanding.
• ’Corn Expert’ Certificate: A lovely reward for children who have completed the topic.

*Why You’ll Love It:

• Differentiated Learning: Suitable for younger children (focusing on cutting, sticking, and drawing) and older KS1 children (focusing on sentence writing and reading comprehension).
• Ink-Friendly: Designed in black and white, making it easy to photocopy and fun for children to colour.