Gardening Day / Grow a Grass-Hair Buddy
Grow a Grass-Hair Buddy
Children draw a face on a small pot, plant grass seed and watch their buddy grow green hair they can trim over the following weeks.
How to run it
- Have children draw a face on a small pot or recycled cup.
- Fill the pot with potting mix and sprinkle grass seed on top.
- Cover lightly with soil and water gently.
- Place in a sunny spot and check growth each day.
You will need
- small pots or recycled cups
- potting mix
- grass seed
- permanent markers
- water spray bottles
Make it easier or harderPre-fill pots for younger children; older children can measure growth and keep a diary.
SafetyWear gloves with potting mix, wash hands afterwards and follow mix label warnings.
My Time Our Place · Outcome 2, Outcome 4Children care for a living thing and observe how plants grow.
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