Grades K–5 (Kit)
From wheat seed to flour in your hands! Help students explore where bread begins by examining real wheat stalks and grinding wheat seeds into flour. This hands-on kit connects agriculture to everyday food while encouraging curiosity about the process of growing, harvesting, and preparing grain.
Students will see, touch, and process wheat as they turn the hand-cranked grinder to transform kernels into flour. Perfect for introducing concepts of plant science, food systems, and nutrition, this activity makes agriculture real and memorable for young learners.
Kit Contents
- Bag of wheat seeds
- Wheat bundle with 35 stalks
- Hand-cranked wheat grinder
Additional Supplies
Optional add-ons to expand your activity:
- The Little Red Hen (book)
- Extra wheat bundles (recommended if using this kit across multiple classrooms)
Lesson Plans
Use this kit with related lessons available on the National Agricultural Literacy Curriculum Matrix.
Extend the Learning
Encourage students to follow the journey of wheat from seed to bread, bake a simple bread recipe together, or compare wheat with other grains such as oats, corn, or rice.
