Caring for Plants Practical Life Exercises Ideas

Care of plants activities for the Practical Life area, which can be presented as described below, or to augment your existing activities.  Choose from the available options in the related products to create your own activities or follow our recommendations below:

Suggestions

1 Watering a plant

potted plant, watering can, tray, sponge

2 Dusting Houseplants

dustbrush, dustcloth, large-leaved houseplant

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3 Growing Herbs

basin, pot and saucer, gravel, compost, scoop, seeds, watering can

4 Flower arranging

vase, watering can, scissors, fresh flowers, tray

5 Gardening

garden tools, watering can, bucket

6 Pressing flowers

Flower press, blotting paper, fresh flowers

7 Grinding Eggshells as a slug repellent

Using a pestle and mortar to grind eggshells as a slug repellent

8 Harvesting plants

Basket or bowl, fruit or vegetable plants, scissors

 Of course, these are only suggested activities and you can mix and match the items as you wish. We'd love to see your own ideas.

Get inspired for alternative activities with videos and photos here.

PLEASE NOTE: This pack recommends real kitchen items not toys, some of which are made from glass. They are only for use under the supervision of an adult, and you should assess the risk posed each time they are used.