Nature's Art: Upcycled Bottle Planters

Transform plastic bottles into fun and colorful planters for kids to decorate and plant flowers or herbs. This activity teaches sustainability while sparking creativity in a quick and engaging way.

Upcycling & Sustainability Kids Activity Beginner 5 hours $10
Step-by-Step Instructions
1. Rinse and dry the empty plastic bottles. Cut them in half, with adult supervision, to create two planter halves.
2. Let the kids paint or decorate the outside of the bottle halves using acrylic paint or markers. Encourage them to be creative with colors and designs.
3. Once the paint is dry, fill the bottom half of the bottle with soil, leaving some space at the top.
4. Plant seeds or small plants in the soil according to the instructions on the seed packets.
5. Place the top half of the bottle upside down into the bottom half to create a fun design, resembling a flower pot.
6. Water the plants using a watering can or spray bottle, and place them in a sunny spot to grow.
Materials
Empty plastic bottles (1-2 per child)
Acrylic paint or markers
Soil
Seeds or small plants
Scissors (for adult supervision)
Paintbrushes (if using paint)
Watering can or spray bottle for watering
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