Children plant the seeds themselves and water them as needed. We watch the growth of the plants, which encourages lots of observation and discussion skills. We planted four different types of seeds: bean, corn, tomato, and watermelon. Each of these grew really well. By planting four different types, children were able to observe which seeds germinate for shorter or longer periods of time. The bean and corn were the fastest to sprout, while the tomato came in third, and the watermelon took the longest to sprout.
