Creative Gardening XXXXXXXXXX By Floyd,xxxxxxxxx, Melbourne,xxx. Vic. By Kellie xxxxxxxxx,
Gardening with kids is a beautiful activity that offers numerous benefits, from improving their physical, emotional, and cognitive development to teaching them about nature, responsibility, and patience.
Here’s a fun and creative activity to try with your little ones: making eggshell planters. Not only is it an enjoyable way to watch seeds grow, but it also provides a subtle lesson on the importance of soil health,
recycling and composting. Here’s how you can create your own eggshell planters. What you’ll need
• empty eggshells (we used ones from our backyard chickens) • soil (we used some from our backyard) • seeds of your choice (we used mung beans and alfalfa, but you could use chia seeds, lentils or many more) • toilet roll holders or egg cups • spray bottle or watering can • permanent markers and/or craft eyes how to make
Adding the faces. Left to Right: William, Tihan, Xavier and Harriet. G R A S S
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After using the eggs in some delicious dish, carefully clean the shells’ insides with water to remove the membrane, then let them dry. Let the kids get creative by drawing funny faces on the eggshells with permanent markers, and
