Bean in a Jar

A bean on damp cotton – and a daily look at how a plant is born.

Time: 15 min
Age: 3–10 years
Energy: Calm
Where: At home

Through the glass jar you can see what’s usually hidden underground: the seed coat splitting, the root, the first leaves. Your child learns patience and how to care for something alive every day.

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Step-by-step instructions, tips and an easier and a harder version are waiting in the Hopsa app – along with 300 more ideas matched to your kids’ ages.

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