A plant-science kit that lets students build and care for their own mini ecosystem. Students ages 6–8 layer soil, sand, and stones, plant seeds, and observe two plant life cycles as chia seeds sprout in about 3–5 days.
Learning goals: botany basics, plant life cycles, and how water and sunlight support growth inside an ecosystem.
Skills practiced: observation and daily record-keeping, responsibility, following directions, and fine-motor work while planting and decorating (STEAM: science plus art).
What's included: plastic mason-jar terrarium with starry-sky lid, potting mix, chia seeds, wheat grass seeds, glow-in-the-dark raccoon and campfire figurines, 2 colors of decorative sand, stones, decorative sticker sheet, glow-in-the-dark sticker sheet, plant mister, and instructions.
Great for a science journal unit: have students sketch and measure growth each day.
Recommended for ages 6–8 (manufacturer age 6+). Adult guidance recommended.
A practical hands-on option for Arkansas EFA families planning homeschool lessons. EFA funding eligibility is subject to program rules and approval; approval is not guaranteed.
Warning: choking hazard—small parts. Not for children under 3 years.
