Leader Guide
Craft
- Egg cartons
- Potting soil
- Seeds
- Plastic spoons
- Several spray bottles filled with water
- Large plastic bags, one per child
- Needle
- Tablecloth or newspaper to cover tables
Cut the tops off the egg cartons and discard. Divide the “egg” sections according to the desired number per child.
Use a needle to poke three or four holes in the bottom of each section.
Daniel’s actions helped other people change. Sometimes we don’t see people change right away, but it happens quietly, over a period of time—just like a seed grows into a plant. Today, we are starting a project that you will be responsible to complete at home.
Give each child an egg carton section. Have them spray the inside of the carton until it is moist.
Using the plastic spoons, have them fill the sections with potting soil to about 1/2" from the brim.
Drop one seed into each egg cell and cover with a fine layer of potting soil.
Spray lightly with water.
Have the children wash their hands while you place the cartons in plastic bags for the children to take home. Tell them to place their cartons in a warm, sunny area with the plastic bag under the cartons to collect any moisture leaks. They are responsible for spraying the seedlings with water when the soil becomes dry. Depending on the type of seeds, sprouts should appear in 7–10 days and may be transplanted when leaves begin to appear.
