Ourplantingpot!
Hier is een complete lente-activiteit die het kind helpt een verbinding te maken met de plantenwereld Het is een atelier waarin kinderen van begin tot eind met hun handen werken: potjes kleien, versieren met mozaïek en er zaadjes in zaaien.
Materials needed:
Air-drying modeling clay
Clay-cutting wire
Rolling pin
Surface (oilcloth, wooden board, etc.)
Blunt knife safe for children to use
Cookie cutter or glass to cut the base of the pots
A little water
Scissors to make drainage holes in the pot
Mosaic pieces
Mosaic glue
Soil
Flower seeds or aromatic herb seeds
Step1:Shapingthepots
Depending on the size of the pots you want, cut small blocks of clay using the clay-cutting wire This tool isn’t strictly necessary, but children always enjoy trying out a new tool and learning new movements. Then roll out the clay with the rolling pin.
Next, use the cookie cutter (or a glass) to cut out the base of the pot Make a small hole in it so that water can drain out. Then cut out a rectangle, which you will attach to the round base to form the pot.
Let dry for 24 to 72 hours.
Step2:Decoratingthepotswithmosaic
Show the children the mosaic pieces and ask them to choose a limited number (otherwise they might want to cover the whole pot). Then apply glue to each piece using a spatula.
Step3:Sowinginthepots
Collect some forest soil with the children, fill the pots, and sow aromatic plants (basil, parsley, chives) or flowers!
