Hensley's IGA Kid's Club
Craft Center
Craft of the Month
Spring Fun—Planting for Kids
Materials needed for this fun project
Plastic Cup—9 or 12 ounce works well
Potting Soil
Grass Seed—Rye works well
Decorations for your cup—stickers, markers, ribbon
1.
Fill the
cup halfway with soil. Divide the remaining soil in two, then have your
child measure the seeds and stir them into one of these halves. Tip:
To speed germination, you can first soak the seeds in water overnight.
2. Spoon the seed-filled soil into the cup,
then top it with the remaining soil (this final layer should be about
1/8 to 1/4 inch deep). Water the soil well.
3. Let your child decorate the cup with
stickers and markers. Finally, leave the plant in a warm, sunny spot to
sprout. Water as necessary to keep the soil about as wet as a damp
sponge.