Paper pot plants

This activity shares an easy way to reuse wastepaper and create plant pots that can go straight into the ground when the seeds have sprouted. It is a great way to share the importance of sustainability in nature. The activity is cross curricular. Learners apply English comprehension skills to follow the written instructions and design and technology to make the pots. 

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< 30 minutes
KS1

Preparation

What you need
  • wastepaper, not glossy, such as newspaper
Location

Outdoor or indoor

Resources

Step by step

  1. Download the guidance in the resources section.
  2. Read the guidance for step by step instructions.