Sprout heads

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AIM

Children can enjoy seeing how food is grown, building confidence, curiosity, and lifelong healthy habits.

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BENEFIT

Preparing whole foods with children helps them connect with the natural world, understand where food comes from, how it is grown, and how it supports our health.

WHAT YOU NEED:
  • Egg carton nodules (separated)
  • Sprout seeds (e.g. alfalfa, pea sprouts, cress)
  • Cotton wool
  • Water
WHAT TO DO:
  • Get a small container like a yoghurt pot or egg carton nodule.
  • Children can draw a face on the container, and the seeds will grow as the hair.
  • Place a layer of damp cotton wool at the bottom.
  • Sprinkle seeds evenly on top of the cotton wool.
  • Press seeds gently into the cotton wool (don’t bury).
  • Keep cotton wool moist- use a spray bottle or small spoon daily.
  • Place on a sunny windowsill. Watch then grow!
  • You’ll see sprouts in just a few days.

Wheat grass seeds are available from major hardware stores and online (check child allergies before you do this activity).

ANOTHER TIME:
  • This experience can also be done with a stocking.
  • Put some seeds in the stocking and fill the bottom of the stocking with cottonwool and a little soil.
  • Tie a knot. Cut off the rest of the stocking you are not using.
  • Make a face e.g. stick on some eyes.
  • Place the knot in a cup of water and place on the windowsill.
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FUN FACT

Sprouts are easy to grow and although tiny, are full of vitamins and nutrients that help keep your body healthy.

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