Gulbiena

Aim

Teach the children about the local Christmas tradition of planting gurbiena and boost their self esteem when they notice the seeds they planted grow into a beautiful white plant.

Material Needed:

• 1.   Sticky tape
• 2.      coloured  paper
• 3.      small containers ( plastic cups)
• 4.      cotton
• 5.      water
• 6.      seeds
• 7.      colouring material

Procedure:

•             Cut the coloured paper into strips the width of height of the container and long enough to wrap the container.
•             Decorate the paper
•             Dip a fistful of cotton in water, squeeze surplus water out gently, place in bottom half of container.
• Wrap the container with the paper and fix with tape.
• Place seeds in container
• Label each container with the child’s name
• Water gurbiena on alternate days and leave in the dark.

Results:

            The children enjoyed the novelty of the experience.