Grade 2 on their weekly trip to the orchard explored how peanuts grow

Grade 2 on their weekly trip to the orchard explored how peanuts grow. They started by planting peanut seeds in sandy soil, observing the plants as they grew. They learned that the peanut plant produces yellow flowers, which form pegs that burrow into the ground. Underground, peanuts developed in shells over several months. When they were ready, students loved helping to “harvest” them by gently digging to uncover the peanuts attached to the plant’s roots. They enjoyed cleaning the peanuts, preparing them to be dried and eventually consumed!