The sunflower fascinates children due to its sun-like flower head and certainly also because of its impressive size. The tallest sunflower ever grown reached over 8 meters. However, it is not only a beautiful ornamental plant but is also used in various ways in everyday life: whether in cooking with sunflower oil, feeding birds in winter, or washing hair with sunflower shampoo. The plant was brought to Europe by Spanish sailors from America in the 16th century and was initially only planted as an ornamental plant. It was only later that it was discovered that it could also be used as food. The sunflower is particularly suitable for the early elementary school years as a botany topic, as children can study a native flower and thus learn about the life of a flower. In doing so, students engage in a variety of activities.