Life cycle of a carrot foldable sequencing cut and paste activity

Explore the stages of a carrot plant’s life cycle with this differentiated foldable sequencing activity. This cut-and-paste carrot science craft is a fun alternative to a worksheet for both KS1 and KS2. It can be used to introduce the carrot life cycle, or as a review activity.

Children sequence the life cycle stages on their foldout from seed, to mature carrot. They then cut out the template and fold it. Pupils will LOVE opening their foldout to reveal the sequence of the life cycle stages inside!

Use this activity to support a lesson on plant life cycles, autumn, harvest, or even as an Easter science activity.

Benefits of this activity

• Low prep
• Children learn about the carrot 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), following directions, 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.

The templates

There are 3 black and white template options to choose from:

1. Colour the carrot and the 4 life cycle stages, cut out, sequence and fold.

2. Colour the carrot and the 6 life cycle stages, cut out, sequence and fold.

3. As above but with a straight cutting edge around the carrot.

Instructions for students are included, as well as US and UK paper sizes.

This resource also contains a printable set of life cycle cards to sequence (6 to a page, colour, and black and white options), a life cycle poster and some fun carrot facts to discuss together.