How to Make a Terrarium During Your Preschool Gardening Theme

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.

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.

What You Will Need

• Clean wide-mouth jam jars with lids (like these)
• Small pebbles
• Activated charcoal
• Soil
• Small plastic figurines
• Cuttings from small succulent plants

Setting Up This Activity

Place 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.

 Step 6:

Using a spray bottle, give the plants some water.

Step 7:

Place the lid on the jar.