Bob the Grass-Haired Man!

This fun and simple activity will keep you little ones amused and giggling

This is a fun project that will help your children understand how grass seed grows.

Materials

• Muslin cloth or a strip from nylon tights (approximately 30 cm long)
• Sawdust or sphagnum moss
• Grass seed
• Jar or dish
• Rubber bands
• Eyes and mouth.  You can get stick-on eyess from a craft store  but you could also use buttons or bottle tops or anything small and round. For the mouth use a  piece of red wool or scout out a small thin branch that could serve as a mouth.

Instructions

1. Tie a knot in one end of the strip of tights.  Turn this inside out to hide the knot.
2. Place a handful of grass seed inside.
3. Fill the rest of it up with sawdust or sphagnum moss.
4. Use a rubber band to tie together.
5. Pinch out a nose and tie with a rubber band.
6. Sit it in a jar or bowl of water inside, in a sunny spot – a window ledge is ideal. 
7. Attach the eyes and mouth.

Have fun watching your grass person grow hair!  The sawdust or sphagnum moss will quickly soak up the water, so remember to top it up regularly.  And remember to give it the occasional haircut. 

Download this activity as a pdf for printing.

Adult supervision may be required to help with this project, depending on the child's age.