How to Do Chia Pet Science

I begin each year with a garden thematic unit-and to help the kids understand how plants grow, we do "Chia Pet Science." It is also a contest to see who can keep their Chia Pet alive the longest throughout the year, so it's a great way to teach responsibility. The kids absolutely adore this activity, and the Chia Pets make a very nice decoration for the classroom. Here are my tips for teaching the science of Chia Pets.

Instructions

1. 

   Have each child bring in a Chia Pet. They can be purchased at your local Target or larger drug store.

2. Have each child name their pet, follow the directions and apply the seeds to their pet.

3. 

   Have the kids draw a picture of their pet each day, so that they can track the progress of their pet.

4. 

   See how long the kids can keep their Chia Pets alive. Have a prize for the student that can keep their Chia Pet alive the longest.

Resources

• Rock and Roll Kindergarten