Inside: Inviting young children to make small terrariums is a fun addition to the preschool gardening theme. They are fun to assemble, and it’s a great way for kids to learn how to take care of plants.
When we started our gardening theme, my co-teacher researched how to make a terrarium with kids. I had never owned a terrarium, let alone make one, so I was curious how she’d put this together for our preschoolers.
She found this idea on the internet and tweaked it a bit. I was in charge of helping the children put it together, and I admit I was a bit surprised at how much they loved this activity! They were so careful with each step and were so excited to take them home for more nurturing.
How to Make a Terrarium During Your Preschool Gardening Theme
What you will need:
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Clean wide mouth jam jars with lids (we put a call out to our preschool families for these jars)
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Small pebbles
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Activated charcoal
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Soil
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Small plastic figurines
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Cuttings from succulent plants
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Setting it up:
I placed all of the materials in containers on a table.
Step 1:
Scoop the small pebbles into the jar.
Step 2:
Scoop the charcoal into the jar.
Step 3:
Scoop the soil into the jar.
Step 4:
Add 2 figurines.
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Step 7:
Place the lid on the jar.
More gardening activities for kids:
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What an adorable activity to do with the preschoolers! I bet they loved it!
Thank you! They sure did!
I love this! Where did you get the cute figures? I assume the charcoal you got at a gardening store?
Yes, the charcoal was from a gardening store. The figurines were purchased from a craft store online from my co-teacher. When I find out which one, I will include them in the post.
Where dId you find the adorable deer/mushroom figures?
My co-teacher found them from a craft supply place online, and I am not sure which one. I will come back and reply if I find out!