Make with Lena · Nature craft
Painted Plant Markers
Make cheerful labels that help you remember what you planted and when.
- Ages 5–10
- Difficulty 1 of 3
- About 25 minutes
- Home or school
You will need
- smooth reusable card or safe wooden craft sticks
- washable non-toxic paints or markers
- paper for planning
- plant name and sowing date
- adult-approved sealant if markers will stay outdoors
- Ask a grown-up to choose smooth, safe marker material with no splinters or sharp edges.
- Sketch a little picture of the plant on paper first.
- Write the plant name clearly on one side and the sowing date on the other.
- Decorate with washable non-toxic colours and let the marker dry.
- Ask an adult to protect it from rain if it will stay outside, following product directions.
- Put the marker beside the correct pot and compare it with your grow diary.
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