ROOT WONDER

Does a child really know what is happening under the soil?. We talk about plant growth and roots, but can they picture it correctly in their minds?

Try this inexpensive way to share the knowledge. Plant a seed under glass and watch what happens! It's fun!

Supplies: 
~ glass jar, wide mouth works best
~ dark paper (dark cardstock or construction paper with cardstock backing
~ scissors
~ seeds, this was a Lima bean, nice and big
~ paper towels
~ bowl of water 


Cut the paper so it's the same size as the sides of the jar.

Roll the paper and insert in jar

Move the paper a bit to allow the child to drop the seed into the jar, between the glass and the paper

 Let the child put a few paper towels into a bowl of water, squeeze gently and fill up the center section of the jar, all the way to the top. 

It's good to allow an inch of water to stay on the bottom. Keep paper towels moist and change if necessary.


Watch what happens!

                                after 7 days

12 days

How about if you start your own seeds under glass? And in the meantime we'll keep you updated with our pictures of growth!


  happy day!  happy growing!