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Tag: Spring

Bean Sprouts (from Community Playthings)

Posted on April 5, 2022April 5, 2022 by Kelsie Alyssa Thurman

Exploring Germination | Growing Beans in a Bag Spring has sprung! Try this fun and messy science activity with toddlers and preschoolers. Instructions: 1. Place a damp, folded paper towel into a zip lock bag. 2. Insert 5 staples about half way up the bag. This will keep the beans in the right place so […]

Posted in Science ActivityTagged Plants, Science, Spring, Toddlers

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