As spring and Easter approached, I remembered an activity my friend told me about several years ago...using egg shells as planters for grass seeds. This is such an easy project for kids. With just a little supervision they are able to practice "gardening", learn about plants/seeds, and welcome a new season.
I began by collecting eggshells. I washed and rinsed them thoroughly, and I even sprayed them with Clorox Anywhere (we've met Salmonella before so I was super-cautious). Once I had enough shells, we moved the project outdoors.
An old egg carton helped keep the shells steady as the kids filled them with potting soil. Then they sprinkled rye grass seeds over the soil and covered them with more soil.
This led to a discussion about what seeds need in order to survive and grow. While the boys went off to ride bicycles, Memphis Belle and I headed inside to water our newly planted seeds.
We placed the egg planters in ceramic bunnies that I bought from Hobby Lobby several years ago. We made sure they were close to a window for natural sunlight. Each day the kids would check on their seeds. After only a few days small, green sprouts could be seen. The kids were so excited!
And they continued to grow and grow.
Save your eggshells, gather some seeds, and watch new life grow.
Jenny
I planted the seed, Apollos watered it, but God made it grow. So neither he who plants nor he who waters is anything, but only God, who makes things grow.
1 Corinthians 3:6-7