Activity Introduction
Watching things grow can certainly take a long time, especially when you are waiting for plants to grow right out of the ground. Let’s have some fun watching seeds germinate, then break open and sprout!
Some kids will be able to complete this activity with minimal support.
Ideal for: Early Learning Ages 3 – 4
Themes:
- investigate
- get messy
- chill time
- think and connect
Time required: 15 minutes, spread out over a few days
Curriculum connections: Science, Critical and Creative Thinking
It is an interesting experiment to see how our food grows, before it reaches our plate. In this activity, use seeds that they are familiar with eating so that they can think about the process as a whole.
Curriculum codes:
- EYLF: Outcome 2
- Lentils, chickpeas, buckwheat or other similar seed. Use about 5-10 as some will not germinate
- Paper towel
- Small plate or lid with a lip
- Water
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