Kids Activity – Make A Grass Head Pet
Hands-On Nature Growth & Creative Take-Home Activity for Schools, OSHC, Early Learning, Festivals & Events
“Make a Grass Head Pet” is a fun, creative and educational make-and-take activity where children design their own living pet and watch it grow edible “hair” over time.
Kids personalise a character, plant edible seeds, and learn how to care for a simple living ecosystem they can take home and continue growing.
What Children Do In This Activity
- Design and decorate their own grass head cup, drawing eyes, noses, mouths and creative features
- Fill a cup with soil
- Plant edible seeds to grow “hair”
- Name their grass head pet
- Observe growth over time and learn basic plant care
- Trim the hair when needed to make a cool hair do
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What the Activity Includes
- All materials required to create the grass head pet
- Cups, soil/growing medium and edible seeds
- Art and decorating materials
- Step-by-step guidance and facilitation
- Take-home creation for continued learning
Learning Outcomes
This activity introduces children to:
- Plant growth and life cycles
- Responsibility through caring for a living organism
- Basic sustainability and natural systems
- Observation, patience and creative expression
- Learn about worms, insects and beneficial composting organisms
- Explore sustainability concepts in a fun and engaging way
- Build curiosity about science and the natural world
- Gain confidence asking questions and sharing discoveries
- Develop observation and investigation skills
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What Every Incursion Includes
All incursions are designed to make science, sustainability and nature fun, engaging and memorable for children.
Every session is presented by Brian “The Worm Man” Donaldson and includes all materials, equipment and resources required for the activity.
Children enjoy hands-on participation, live worm and bug experiences, fascinating facts, interactive learning and plenty of opportunities to ask questions and explore.
Activities can be adapted to suit different ages and group sizes, and educator resources are given as a printed copy on the day, for schools and learning centres.
Educational Value
Every session is designed to combine:
- Hands-on STEM learning
- Sustainability and environmental education
- Real worm farming systems and materials
- Interactive discovery-based learning
- A fun, engaging experience suitable for children and educators
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Curriculum & Educational Links
This activity supports learning in:
- Science
- Sustainability
- Environmental Education
- Biological Sciences
- Observation & Investigation Skills
Teacher & Educator extension information is available upon request.
Who this is for
Suits children from 3 years and up:
- Primary schools (Prep–Year 6)
- Secondary Schools, Garden programs etc.
- Early learning centres
- Kindergartens
- OSHC & vacation care programs
- Libraries & council events
- Environmental awareness days
- Festivals and community events
Booking Enquiries
Bring the fascinating world of worms, bugs and composting creatures to your next event.
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