Here We Grow Again!

Planting seeds allows children to see up close the way we grow our food.

What you need:

• Egg carton (break egg carton into individual “eggs” if using), styrofoam cup, margarine tub, etc.
  
• Potting soil
• Seeds
  
• Water
  
• Spoon
  
• Small rocks or gravel
  

Instructions:

1. Poke a hole in the egg carton or cup to allow for proper drainage.
   
2. Scatter a few rocks in the bottom. This will allow the water to come out without taking all the soil with it.
   
3. Fill the egg carton or cup about ½ full with potting soil.
   
4. Plant your seed by placing it on the soil in the middle of the cup.
   
5. Place a small amount of soil on top of your seed until your cup is about ¾ full.
   
6. Water your plant, but don’t use too much water.
   
7. Place your plant in a sunny window.
   

On the next page is an activity that you can photocopy as a handout for families to take home.