Plastic bottle planter craft for 9-year-olds
This garden craft is for 9-year-olds making small planters from clean plastic bottles. An adult should prepare bottle openings and drainage holes.
What to buy
Clean plastic drink bottles
Seed-starting potting mix
Basil seeds
Parsley seeds
Small pebbles
Washable acrylic paint
Paintbrushes
Waterproof labels
Wooden craft sticks for plant labels
Spray bottle
Plastic scoop
Waterproof tray
Who this list is for
Kids making small bottle planters can use this craft list for a basil or parsley project. It is intended for 9-year-olds, with an adult preparing the clean plastic bottle openings and drainage holes.
How to use this list
Have an adult prepare clean plastic drink bottles first. Place them on a waterproof tray, add small pebbles, and use a plastic scoop to add seed-starting potting mix. Choose basil seeds or parsley seeds, label each bottle with waterproof labels or wooden craft sticks for plant labels, and decorate the outside with washable acrylic paint and paintbrushes. Use the spray bottle to moisten the potting mix as directed by the seed package.
Common mistakes
Do not ask a child to cut bottle openings or make drainage holes. Keep the bottles on the waterproof tray before adding potting mix or using the spray bottle. Label basil seeds and parsley seeds clearly so the planters do not get mixed up. Avoid painting over the waterproof labels after they are attached.
What is on this list
The list includes clean plastic drink bottles, seed-starting potting mix, basil seeds, parsley seeds, and small pebbles. Washable acrylic paint, paintbrushes, waterproof labels, wooden craft sticks for plant labels, a spray bottle, plastic scoop, and waterproof tray support planting and presentation. Cross off items you already have.
When you are done
Place the labeled bottle planters in the location appropriate for the seeds you chose, following the seed package directions. Wipe the waterproof tray, rinse the plastic scoop, and put remaining seeds away. An adult can help decide where the planters will stay.
FAQ
Who is "Plastic bottle planter craft for 9-year-olds" for?
Kids making small bottle planters can use this craft list for a basil or parsley project. It is intended for 9-year-olds, with an adult preparing the clean plastic bottle openings and drainage holes.
How should I use "Plastic bottle planter craft for 9-year-olds"?
Have an adult prepare clean plastic drink bottles first. Place them on a waterproof tray, add small pebbles, and use a plastic scoop to add seed-starting potting mix. Choose basil seeds or parsley seeds, label each bottle with waterproof labels or wooden craft sticks for plant labels, and decorate the outside with washable acrylic paint and paintbrushes. Us…
What should I skip or avoid with "Plastic bottle planter craft for 9-year-olds"?
Do not ask a child to cut bottle openings or make drainage holes. Keep the bottles on the waterproof tray before adding potting mix or using the spray bottle. Label basil seeds and parsley seeds clearly so the planters do not get mixed up. Avoid painting over the waterproof labels after they are attached.
What is on the "Plastic bottle planter craft for 9-year-olds" list?
The list includes clean plastic drink bottles, seed-starting potting mix, basil seeds, parsley seeds, and small pebbles. Washable acrylic paint, paintbrushes, waterproof labels, wooden craft sticks for plant labels, a spray bottle, plastic scoop, and waterproof tray support planting and presentation. Cross off items you already have.
What should I do when I am done?
Place the labeled bottle planters in the location appropriate for the seeds you chose, following the seed package directions. Wipe the waterproof tray, rinse the plastic scoop, and put remaining seeds away. An adult can help decide where the planters will stay.
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