My First Plant Book by Nicole Apelian
Curriculum guides and projects and activities and lessons
PEP policy guidance
A deterministic result from the reviewed 2026–27 rule pack. It is guidance, not a funding guarantee.
The reviewed source is review due. Recheck the current official guide before relying on this guidance.
- Program and school year
- FTC-PEP · 2026-27
- Rule pack
- step-up-ftc-pep-2026-27 · v1.0.1
- Evidence level
- Official category rule
- Source freshness
- Review due · Low
How this result was reached
The engine applies explicit rules in precedence order and records what is still unknown.
Verify the exact item, documents, funds, and payment path in EMA.
Rules applied
- Curriculum is authorized with format and availability conditions
PEP-2026-27-AUTHORIZED-CURRICULUM-CONDITIONS
Information still needed
- Current official category match
- Exact item match in the official portal
- Required supporting documents
- Available account balance
Product description
<em>My First Plant Book</em> is a hands-on adventure that helps children discover the amazing world of plants through interactive activities, fun facts, and real-world exploration. Packed with quests, projects, and seeds to grow, this engaging book encourages kids to step away from screens and connect with nature in a meaningful way.<br><br>Created by <strong>Dr. Nicole Apelian</strong>, an internationally recognized herbalist, biologist, educator, and wilderness expert, <em>My First Plant Book</em> is rooted in a lifetime of studying and teaching about the natural world. With a Ph.D. in Sustainability Education and years of field experience working with plants, wildlife, and traditional cultures, Dr. Apelian is passionate about helping people of all ages build a meaningful connection with nature.<br><br>More than just a book, this exciting nature adventure invites young learners to complete quests, tackle creative projects, and uncover amazing plant facts along the way. Children will learn about 53 incredible plants, their unique features, and the important role they play in our world—all while building observation skills and a deeper appreciation for nature.<br><br><h3>Inside, kids will enjoy:</h3><br><ul><li>Interactive plant-themed quests and challenges</li><li>Fun science experiments and creative projects</li><li>Real seeds to plant and grow</li><li>Nature exploration activities that encourage outdoor learning</li><li>Fascinating facts about plants and ecosystems</li><li>Opportunities to create lasting family memories through shared adventures</li></ul><br>Perfect for curious children, homeschool families, nature lovers, and young gardeners, <em>My First Plant Book</em> transforms learning into an exciting journey that inspires kids to get outside, explore the natural world, and develop a lifelong love of plants.
Source evidence
These fields describe where the listing came from. They do not establish funding eligibility.
- Catalog
- FESUA_DailySkillBuilding
- Source type
- Search
- Link status
- Stepup product link
- Enrichment confidence
- Unknown
Official policy source
Policy guidance is tied to this reviewed source and version.
- Publisher
- Step Up For Students
- Applies to
- FTC-PEP · 2026-27
- Effective dates
- Jul 1, 2026 — Jun 30, 2027
- Source last modified
- Jul 14, 2026
- Reviewed by Navigator
- Jul 23, 2026
- Review due
- Aug 14, 2026
Verify the exact item, documents, funds, and payment path in EMA.
Open the official Step Up login page, sign in directly, and verify the exact item, required documents, available funds, and payment path.
Secure official handoff. Easy Homeschool does not request, collect, or transmit your Step Up credentials.