Seed Crafts

I love our metro parks.  I haven't done a "list 'o fun" post about them yet, but I will.  There are so many great and FREE programs to choose from--and they go YEAR ROUND.  I especially like the ones in the summer because they include things like tram rides and "creeking" (which Little Man loves).  We just went to one on seeds last week.  It was great.  They talked about where seeds come from, how they are distributed (by animals, wind, etc.), and what they need to grow.  There was a little class of sorts and then an area set up with some crafts and activities.  I took pictures of a few of the things we did.  They were simple, quick, and fun.  If you are looking for something to do with your little one that doesn't take much effort or planning, here you go...

A simple sunflower

This was made with a yellow paper plate cut into the shape of a flower.  Then the kids glued on sunflower seeds to the middle.  The people working the event taped the popsicle stick on the back.  It bothers me that they made it look so short, but what can you do? :)

A watermelon

This was made from half of a green paper plate and half of a pink paper plate.  Again, the seeds were glued on to the plate to resemble a watermelon slice.  Cute enough.

Grassman

Yep... that's right.  I called it Grassman.  The kids got to decorate the little container to resemble a face.  Apparently Little Man thought it was a good idea to give him two different sized eyes... oh, and different colors too!  Ha!  Anyway, then he got to fill it with dirt 3/4 of the way full and the lady put some grass seeds in it.  Then they put a little more dirt on it.  The grass is suppose to grow in a week or so and that's the hair.  Sorta corny, but he's 4.  He thought it was cool.