I’ve been thinking about this project for a while now and finally got around to doing it. I’ve made a resolution to just snap shots of this sort of activity with my phone – it’s much easier to use while actually doing stuff with a three year old. So anyway – here it is….
I saved a bunch of cracked eggshells and cleaned them thoroughly.
We dyed them with turmeric.
The tot used an unfolded paper clip to poke holes in the bottom. I was really surprised at how well she managed this. I did one to show her how, then held a couple for her, and then she did almost all the rest. Only one got cracked.
Now we’re ready to plant the seeds.
The tot filled them with dirt and then I put the seeds in. The aster seeds were so small that they were making her nervous. She had a hard time getting them to cooperate.
They’re sitting on the windowsill now – she is so excited about them.
I need to find a medicine dropper for her to use to water them. Aside from that, and assuming they do actually bloom, this went just like I hoped it would.
Just love the lessons that you are teaching your little one. Brilliant.
Thanks; what a lovely thing to hear. That put a smile on my face.
Hope ya’ll are having a good week!
How did I miss this blog? Saw it on your FB and have now been going back through to read each post. Commented on this one though because ever since I saw you mention this activity I have been trying to crack my damn eggshells as to leave enough for planting. 🙂