Today is Easter, and it's Spring. So here's a fun spring project that
I found a few weeks ago when researching activities for the SKIES
program's class titled "Spring Planting". Unfortunately, I do not have
the original website that I found this on, so if you recognize it from
your blog, let me know so I can hyperlink you!
Eggheads
When cooking eggs, carefully crack and save lower two-thirds of shell
intact. Wash and then draw mouth, eyes and nose with a felt tip pen. Fill
shells with potting soil. Sprinkle grass seed on surface (ryegrass works well)
and gently press seeds into soil. Water gently, put egg shells in egg carton
and cover with lid. Keep soil moist but not soggy. The sprouts become
"egghead hair" and can be clipped with scissors to keep short or go
for the shaggy look.
Eggheads
Another way to do this is to dip pine cones in water (don't soak them), and
then roll in potting soil in which has been mixed some grass seed. Roll the
pine cones in the soil-seed mixture. Place in egg cartons to help them stay
upright. Soon the grass will sprout and the entire cone will have "green
hair." Kids can clip it or leave it shaggy, as with the eggheads.
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