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Science: Investigating Living Things

A quick and easy growing experiment to do with your preschooler


You Will Need:

Alfalfa Seeds or Radish Seeds

Several Cellulose Sponges


- First, cut the sponges into small rectangles


- Second, have your child soak each piece of sponge in water and then wring most of the water out


- Next, have your child place the sponge on a small plastic plate(s).


- Sprinkle the seeds onto the wet sponge pieces and seal each plate in a resealable plastic bag


- Place the bag by a window and watch your seeds sprout!



This experiment can also be done with grass seeds. Then, when the grass is tall enough, have your child trim the grass with scissors

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