Eggshell Planters Gardening has lots of benefits for children . It engages their senses , teaches them about plant life , encourages healthy eating , and enhances fine motor development just to name a few . Growing seeds in eggshells is a great little beginning gardener project that demonstrates the stages of seed growth . You ’ ll need egg shells , soil , seeds , and water for this experiment . First , you ’ ll want to set up your eggshells in the carton and add soil to each one . Next , push one seed gently into the soil of each eggshell and cover with dirt . Then , spray lightly with water to dampen the soil . Be careful not to overdo it . After a few days , look at the seeds and observe the changes in them . Cover them back up and check back every few days .
Raising Tadpoles Looking for a fascinating backyard science project that teaches responsibility too ? Consider raising tadpoles . It ’ s simple to do and rewarding to observe the metamorphosis . Note : It ’ s important to release the frog back in the place you collected the tadpole from . Never release it into a new environment . For this project , you ’ ll need a tank or aquarium , food such as spinach and frog food as they get older . Then , of course , you ’ ll need tadpoles . You can usually find them in ponds in April or May . If you find an egg clutch , fill your tank with water from the pond you found them in . The scummy water will help keep them healthy . Once your tadpoles have hatched , you ’ ll need to feed them . You can find tadpole food online , or you can pull some weeds from your garden by the roots or boil spinach . Just make sure anything you use is pesticide free . Tadpoles can eat about a teaspoon of greens per day . Clean your tank once a week and fill with new pond water or tap water treated with aquarium drops . Once your tadpole is a frog , release him back where you found him and wish him well !
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