Diga hole. (Make ahole by making a fist with right hand.)
Plant a seed. (Stickleft index finger in the hole.)
Up comes aflower. (Bring left hand upthrough right fist.)
Pull out theweed. (Pretend topluck a weed.)
Seed Snack - Invite children to bring in seeds that you can eat and have a tasting party. What's their favorite seed that they eat?
Seed Hunt - Have children hunt for seeds in theirkitchen at home. Bring these inand plant them in plastic cups. Besure to label. Water and watch.
Planting JellyBeans - Have childrenbrainstorm other things they would like to plant, such as jelly beans orpennies. Purchase carrot seeds,radishes, and other seeds that germinate quickly and plant. Predict what will happen. Watch and record data.
Dirt Cake – Give each child a clear cup. Let them put a layer of chocolatepudding in the cup, then sprinkle with crushed Oreo cookies. Add a gummy worm and a paper flowerstapled to a straw. (Yeah, I know it’s junky, but it would be fun for abirthday party or if you’re a grandparent!)
