Your toddler can learn how things grow by sprouting seeds in a paper towel. It is very easy to do, and only takes a few minutes to get started. You can actually find most of the stuff lying around your house. In fact, if you and your assistant begin collecting items you'll need right now, you'll see sprouts growing in less than three days!
First you'll need a few supplies. A paper plate, two paper towels, a gallon sized Ziploc storage bag, growing seeds, water, and light. Your toddler will no doubt be right next to you, so allow him to help when possible. Allow him to see if your paper plate is small enough to fit inside the plastic bag. If it fits, take it out, and set it aside. If it does not fit, you'll need to find a smaller plate.
Now it's water time! Kids love to play in the water, so let your child soak the paper towels with water, and wring them out. He'll probably do this a few times to many, and the paper towels will tear, so have some backups ready just in case. Lay the wet paper in the plate as flat as possible.
Don't let the seeds touch while spreading them out. Arrange them in a single layer. As long as they are not clumped together, they're fine. The growing seeds can touch side to side.
After the other paper towel is wet, lay it over the seeds. Your order should now be the plate, then the towel, then the seeds, then the towel. Open the bag, and slide it all in. Do not seal the bag! Store it in a cool dry place near the sunlight for the next two days. You can check it on from time to time. Once they start growing, try to keep the mold off of them. Rinse them and plant them right away. Sprout in a dark place to prevent mold.
Enjoy the moment as your child learns about how things grow. Getting to see sprouting seeds growing under the dirt can be fascinating and educational for any young child. With an easy plan, and basic tools, your toddler will begin to understand the important of science at an early age.
First you'll need a few supplies. A paper plate, two paper towels, a gallon sized Ziploc storage bag, growing seeds, water, and light. Your toddler will no doubt be right next to you, so allow him to help when possible. Allow him to see if your paper plate is small enough to fit inside the plastic bag. If it fits, take it out, and set it aside. If it does not fit, you'll need to find a smaller plate.
Now it's water time! Kids love to play in the water, so let your child soak the paper towels with water, and wring them out. He'll probably do this a few times to many, and the paper towels will tear, so have some backups ready just in case. Lay the wet paper in the plate as flat as possible.
Don't let the seeds touch while spreading them out. Arrange them in a single layer. As long as they are not clumped together, they're fine. The growing seeds can touch side to side.
After the other paper towel is wet, lay it over the seeds. Your order should now be the plate, then the towel, then the seeds, then the towel. Open the bag, and slide it all in. Do not seal the bag! Store it in a cool dry place near the sunlight for the next two days. You can check it on from time to time. Once they start growing, try to keep the mold off of them. Rinse them and plant them right away. Sprout in a dark place to prevent mold.
Enjoy the moment as your child learns about how things grow. Getting to see sprouting seeds growing under the dirt can be fascinating and educational for any young child. With an easy plan, and basic tools, your toddler will begin to understand the important of science at an early age.
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