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Grass head cup

A paper cup with a face that grows green grass hair in about a week.

Grass head cup
LevelBeginner
AgesAges 2 to 3
Time20 minutes plus 1 week growing
Cost$3 to $6
SpringDollar store

What you'll need

Materials

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Tools

How to make it

Safety

Some potting soil has fertilizer that isn't safe to eat. Watch for soil going in the mouth and wash hands after.

  1. Step 1: Draw a face
    1

    Draw a face

    Let your toddler draw a face on the cup.

  2. Step 2: Scoop the soil
    2

    Scoop the soil

    Let them spoon soil to near the top.

  3. Step 3: Sprinkle the seed
    3

    Sprinkle the seed

    Grown-up step: Sprinkle a pinch of seed on top and press it in.

  4. Step 4: Water it
    4

    Water it

    Let them spray it 5 times.

  5. Step 5: Watch the hair
    5

    Watch the hair

    Put it on a sunny windowsill. Spray each day. Grass shows up in 5 to 7 days.

  6. Step 6: Give a haircut
    6

    Give a haircut

    Grown-up step: Trim it with scissors when it gets long.

Edie's tip

Take a photo every day. Toddlers love seeing it change.

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