Making recycled paper seed sachets

A ‘good for the environment’ project

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Year 2, unit 3: Mixing things togetherLesson 5

Tear the paper into pieces and soak in water for two days.

Tip out the water when you are ready to make your seed sachets.

Add fresh water and mix well.

Sprinkle in some in seeds.

Mix again.

Pour the paper mix into a sieve or strainer.

Tip mix onto a cloth.

Fold up corners and twist to squeeze out water.

Pull off small pieces of pulp.

Press into shape makers.

Place on tray or newspaper to dry.

Watch them grow…

Snow pea sprouts on a plate.

Zinnias in a pot.

All images in this slide show courtesy of N. Sandry for ESA