Fifth Grade Explores & Plants Seeds

This week, our fifth graders took a deep dive into the world of seeds! They started with a classroom Seed Study, by dissecting a seed. Then, they headed to the garden for some hands-on learning, planting their own seeds and getting a close-up look at nature in action.

In addition to their seed investigations, students also planted tomato seeds for our upcoming Plant Sale at the Spring Social, using a creative mini-greenhouse made from milk bottles.

Want to try making one at home?

🧴 Take an old milk container

✂️ Have a grown-up help cut three sides so it opens

🛠️ Use a screwdriver to poke drainage holes in the bottom

📦 Add soil, water, and your seeds - we've been using a selection of flowers and tomatoes so far

🔖 Tape it closed and watch your plants grow!

Repot the seedlings when they grow large enough

Be sure to visit the garden during the Spring Social to pick up a student-planted plant and support our young gardeners!