Life cycle of a tuilp plant foldable sequencing activity KS1

Explore the stages of a tulip’s life cycle with this fun, foldable activity. Ideal for an interactive science notebook, or to support learning about plants, life cycles, spring flowers, or seasonal changes.

Print the black and white templates for pupils to colour and cut out. There are 4 similar PDF cut-and-paste templates to choose from so you can pick one that best matches your children’s needs.

Simple instructions with pictures are provided to help with folding. Once complete, the 2 halves of the tulip are brought together, then gently pulled apart to reveal the life cycle stages from bulb to flower inside.

US and UK versions are included. Please note this 15-page resource is not editable.

Benefits of this activity

-Low prep
-Children learn about the tulip life cycle in a fun and hands-on way, that’s a bit different from a standard science worksheet.
-Can be used to introduce the life cycle, or as a review/assessment to check understanding.
-Encourages fine motor/scissor skills, hand-eye coordination (folding), and sequencing.
-Differentiated options allow for multiple age ranges or abilities to do the same activity.
-Finished foldouts can be inserted into an interactive notebook where they can be referenced by children.

Also included:

-A set of sequencing cards with descriptions to use as an additional center.
-Some ideas for discussion