Wonderful world of cress
Includes:
Indoors, Nature and the great outdoors
Activity time:
30 mins
30 mins
Age:
4+
Cost:
Low
Grow cress and mustard seeds.
Girls will love watching their seeds sprout.
Overview
- Take a clean plastic lid and fill it with damp cotton wool.
- Sprinkle the seeds over the surface.
- Cover the lid with a piece of card and keep the cotton wool moist.
- When the seeds have started to sprout, keep them somewhere light and water regularly.
- Invite girls to decorate their lid with small stones, pebbles, tiny toys and other items to make it into a miniature garden.
Planning checklist
Safety notes
If an activity involves touching animals, soil or plants, make sure girls wash their hands immediately.
Section | Number of girls per adult |
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Rainbows | 5 |
Brownies | 8 |
Guides | 12 |
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