Grass Head Gardening Activity

 

Grass heads are a simple and fun gardening activity that helps children learn about seeds, water, sunlight, and plant growth through hands-on experience. Watching the “hair” slowly grow over time is always exciting and often leads to lots of laughter and creativity.

This activity also encourages responsibility, as children help care for their grass heads each day by watering them and placing them in sunlight.

Supplies

• grass seed or cat grass seed
• cheesecloth
• potting soil
• small containers or cups
• buttons for eyes and noses
• sewing pins
• water

Directions

1. Cut a square or rectangle of cheesecloth large enough to hold the soil and seeds.
2. Place a small handful of grass seed in the center of the cheesecloth. This will become the top of the grass head where the “hair” grows.
3. Add potting soil on top of the seeds until the cheesecloth forms a round ball shape.
4. Gather the ends of the cheesecloth together and tie or secure the bottom tightly.
5. Use buttons and sewing pins to create faces on the grass heads.
6. Place the finished grass heads into small containers with a small amount of water in the bottom.
7. Keep them in a sunny location and water regularly to keep the soil moist.

Within a few days, the grass should begin to sprout. As the grass grows, children can trim, style, and experiment with different “haircuts.”

This activity is a wonderful way to introduce children to basic gardening concepts while encouraging creativity, observation, patience, and daily care routines.

Children often become very attached to their grass heads and enjoy checking on them each morning to see how much the “hair” has grown.

Interesting Facts About Grass

• Grass is one of the most common types of plants on Earth.
• Bamboo is actually a type of grass.
• Grass helps prevent soil erosion by holding soil in place with its roots.
• Many animals, including cows, horses, sheep, and rabbits, rely on grass as an important food source.