Looking for a fun, hands-on science activity for your kids? Try making a Grass Head Craft! It’s not just a cute classroom project , it’s also a great way to teach kids how plants grow, how to measure growth, and how to care for a living thing.
Whether you’re a parent, teacher, or homeschooler, this simple experiment is perfect for spring science, plant life cycle lessons, or even a rainy-day activity.
What Is a Grass Head?
A grass head is a craft made using a pair of tights, grass seeds, and soil. When you water it and give it sunlight, the seeds grow up through the top like hair! Kids love watching their “plant pet” grow and even giving it a haircut.
This is a perfect blend of STEM learning and creative art.
What Will Kids Learn?
This experiment helps children:
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Learn how seeds grow into plants
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Understand what plants need: sunlight, water, and soil
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Practice measuring plant growth
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Keep a plant observation journal
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Use their creativity to decorate and design their grass head
Materials You’ll Need
You don’t need anything fancy! Just gather:
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A pair of tights or pantyhose
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Grass seeds (you can get them here)
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A small pot or recycled yogurt container
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Googly eyes, glue, and markers to decorate
Tip: You can grab a complete kit from here for convenience ).
Step-by-Step Instructions
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Add 2–3 tablespoons of grass seeds into the toe of the tights.
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Fill with soil until you have a round shape.
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Tie a knot at the bottom.
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Shape a small “nose” by twisting part of the ball and tying it with string.
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Glue on eyes and decorate with markers.
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Place it in a cup or pot with no holes.
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Add water so the tights soak it up.
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Place in a sunny window and watch it grow!
Track Growth with a Journal
To make the experiment even more educational, let your kids track progress using a printable journal.
Good news! I’ve created 2 helpful journals for this activity:
Grass Guide – A guided growth journal with writing and drawing prompts, perfect for classroom use.
Grass Tracker – A FREE student-led version for tracking and measuring plant growth!
📌 Grab the full lesson plan with both journals bundled together:
Educational Benefits
This Grass Head Activity builds:
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Observation skills
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Scientific thinking
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Fine motor skills
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Responsibility
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Creative expression
It’s perfect for teaching the plant life cycle while having fun with STEM and art.
Let Your Kids Get Creative!
Once the grass grows long, kids can:
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Give their plant a haircut
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Style it with ribbons or clips
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Draw faces or dress it up
It’s a science experiment that turns into a living toy!
Get your printable bundle today:
Full lesson plan
Guided journal
FREE Grass Tracker Journal
DOWNLOD NOWUnlock the full learning experience with our complete Grass Head Lesson Plan and the exclusive Grass Guide Journal packed with ready-to-use prompts and creative activities.
Final Thoughts
This grass head science experiment is easy, fun, and super educational. Whether you’re teaching in a classroom or at home, it’s a great way to bring STEM learning to life.
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