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Mother's Day / Seed Tape Gift

Seed Tape Gift

Children glue seeds at spaced intervals along paper tape to make an easy-to-plant garden gift.

How to run it

  1. Cut strips of toilet paper or newspaper.
  2. Dot glue made from flour and water along the strip.
  3. Place a seed on each dot.
  4. Leave to dry, roll up and wrap with planting instructions.

You will need

  • seeds such as lettuce or radish
  • paper strips
  • flour and water glue
  • cotton buds
Make it easier or harderUse large seeds for younger children; older children can calculate spacing.
SafetyRemind children not to put seeds in their mouths and wash hands.
My Time Our Place · Outcome 2, Outcome 4Children connect with nature and create a gift for someone special.

Fits these theme days

Mother's DayGardening DaySustainable SuperstarsFather's Day

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