Eggy cress heads

Try this fun and simple activity to introduce the concept of growing food at home. Plants like cress grow quickly from seed; and the process from planting to harvesting can take less than a week.

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< 30 minutes
EYFS
KS1
KS2

Preparation

Download the resource below for detailed step-by-step instructions.

What you need

  • Egg shell
  • Egg box or egg cup
  • Pens and/or other craft items to decorate
  • Seeds- cress, or grass, seeds work well as they are fast growing.
  • Cotton wool

Location

  • Outdoors