FUN AND EASY ACTIVITIES TO DO AT HOME
Looking for something to do with the kids while staying safe at home?


Convert your toilet paper tubes into biodegradable planters!

Recycle your toilet paper rolls...use the cardboard rolls to make 
seed starter pots! 
These pots are easy to make, and can be planted directly into the ground outside to  naturally decompose  – this also prevents root or plant damage when planting your young seedlings!

This is a  great project for kids  because they can track their new plant’s growth over the next few weeks while the weather warms up to plant it outside! 
Step 1 Fold!

Fold your toilet paper into a square. Flatten it, then flatten in half the other way to make a square!




Step 2 (for small plants only) Cut in Half!
If you’re planting large seeds – like sunflowers, for example, keep the tube full size to give the new plant lots of room for their large roots. 

For smaller seeds, cut the tube in half!
Step 3 Cut Flaps!

Cut along the corners on one side.

Using a scissors, cut ¾ inch along each of the 4 corners. You should have 4 cuts on the corners of one side.
​ Step 4 Fold!

Crease and fold the flaps

Fold down each flap to crease it, then fold it cardboard box style (over/under flaps).
Step 5 Plant!

Add potting soil and your seeds, give it some water and sun and watch it grow!


Water carefully, remember this is paper/cardboard so too much water will decompose the tube quicker. You want enough water for the seed but not too much that the cardboard starts breaking down!
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