Catholic Craft Activity for Kids - MINI MYSTERY GARDEN

Theme Connection: 

Growing a garden is a great way to practice patience. It takes time to care for it and wait for it to grow. 

We are going to plant mystery seeds in our Mini Mystery Gardens. You’ll get to take it home and watch your seeds grow into beautiful plants. 

You’ll Need:

• Plastic flower pot (1/child)
• Mystery seeds (marigolds, green beans, petunias, etc.)
• Mini Mystery Garden clipart
• Mod Podge and paintbrush/or clear packing tape
• Colored tape and stickers
• Dirt (2-3 cups/child)

Prep:

• Print the clipart. 
• Fill a bowl with the mystery seeds. 

Activity:

1. Write your name on the bottom of the pot with a permanent marker. 
2. Decorate the pot with colored tape, stickers, and clipart. 
3. The leader will help you put a scoop of dirt in your pot. 
4. Plant a few mystery seeds in the dirt. 
5. Care for your Mini Mystery Garden at home by watering it and placing it in a sunny spot. 

If you don’t choose to do this craft, you can still give each child their own special Mystery Seed to take home and plant. 

This VBS Craft activity is used in the Marvelous Mystery VBS Program.

Explore Cool Kingdom VBS Program