Seedbombs!
Seedbombs!
Throwing seed bombs is part of the “guerrilla gardening” movement of the 1990s, which aimed to brighten up abandoned urban spaces, reclaim them in a positive way, and bring more nature back into people’s lives. Making seed bombs is a perfect activity for children, as it keeps their hands busy in many ways. The youngest ones will just need a bit of help shaping the little balls (“bombs”)
Materials and ingredients:
Ingredients:
Soil
Clay
Water
Seeds
Materials:
Small shovel
Bucket
Mixing bowl
Stick and/or spatula
Egg cartons
Sheets of sturdy cardboard
Markers, colored pencils
Tape or glue
Step1:Shapingtheseedbombs
To make the bombs you need soil and clay Go out with shovels and buckets to collect soil from the surroundings If needed, buy powdered green clay You’ll need about twice as much clay as soil for the mixture Add water until the mixture becomes a firm, moldable paste.
Then show the children how much mixture to take in their hands (about the size of an egg) and how to roll it into a ball using both hands.
Seedbombs!
Next, make a small hole in the ball with your index finger. Slip in a pinch of mixed seeds, then carefully close the ball back up.
Then place the little bombs in the egg carton Invite the children to make 6 each so everyone can fill one carton The seed bombs are ready once they are dry (after a few days)
Step2:Decoratingtheboxes
Finally, create a pretty label.
It’s in the box!
