Terrarium Making

Discover how to create a DIY terrarium out of recycled materials.

Skill Level: Intermediate

Suitable For: 5 - 6 years old

Estimated Time: > 30 mins

Environment: Indoors

Materials:

• Recycled glass jar with cover

• Indoor soil

• Charcoal

• Small plastic decorations

• Small plant

• Discarded shells

• Spoon

Step 1:

With the glass jar, use the spoon to put some gravel or small stones as a base.

Step 2:

Add the charcoal and indoor soil.

Step 3:

Make a hole in the centre and put the plant.

Step 4:

Add more soil to make the plant stable inside the jar and flatten it.

Step 5:

Add the decorative discarded shells, small stones/gravel, etc.

Step 6:

Water the plant sparingly (2x a week). Keep the jar covered and keep the plant away from direct sunlight.