Making grass heads is a fun and creative craft activity that kids will love! Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to make grass heads:
1. Gather the materials: You will need some grass seed, soil or potting mix, old stockings or pantyhose, rubber bands, and various items to decorate your grass heads such as googly eyes, buttons, yarn, or felt.
2. Prepare the soil: Fill a bowl or container with soil or potting mix. Make sure it is moist but not soaking wet.
3. Create the head shape: Take an old stocking or pantyhose and cut it into sections. Each section will be used to create one grass head. Tie a knot at one end of the stocking to create the head shape.
4. Fill the head with soil: Fill the stocking with the moist soil, leaving enough space at the top to tie another knot.
5. Add grass seeds: Sprinkle grass seeds onto the soil in the head. You can use any type of grass seed, but fast-growing varieties like ryegrass or wheatgrass work well. Sprinkle enough seeds to cover the soil but not too densely.
6. Tie off the top: Tie a knot at the top of the stocking to secure the soil and seeds inside.
7. Shape the head: Mold the stocking filled with soil into the desired shape of your grass head. You can make it round, long, or even create different shapes for different characters.
8. Decorate your grass head: Use your imagination and get creative! Glue on googly eyes, attach buttons or beads for a nose, cut out felt shapes for a mouth, or use yarn for hair. You can also use markers or paint to draw on additional details.
9. Water your grass head: Place your grass head in a dish or container and water it well. Make sure the soil remains moist but not waterlogged.
10. Watch it grow: Place your grass head in a sunny spot and keep it moist by watering it regularly. Within a week or two, you should start to see the grass sprouting and your grass head coming to life!
11. Maintain and trim: As the grass grows, you can trim it to keep your grass head looking neat and tidy. Use scissors or even give your grass head a haircut using safety scissors.
12. Have fun with your grass head: Once your grass head has fully grown, you can have fun styling its hair, giving it a name, and even creating stories or adventures for your new grassy friend!
Making grass heads is a great way to engage kids in gardening and spark their creativity. They can personalize each grass head with unique features and enjoy watching their creations grow. It’s a fun and educational activity that encourages patience and responsibility as they care for their grassy friends. So gather the materials, let their imaginations run wild, and have a blast making and growing grass heads!
