Bring the garden into your classroom with this hands-on grass house craft activity, perfect for KS1 Garden Club sessions or nature-themed days.

Students colour and cut out one of eight unique house designs, then plant real grass seeds in a small container to create a living miniature garden — with grass typically sprouting within 3–7 days. This simple, satisfying activity develops fine motor skills, nurtures responsibility through daily plant care, and gives young learners a tangible connection to the natural world. A National Gardening Day crown is also included to add a celebratory touch to any garden-themed event.

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What’s Included
A 16 page PDF (including cover) containing the following:

Step-by-Step Instruction Sheet – A clear, illustrated guide walking students through how to make their grass garden house, from colouring and cutting to planting and watering. All materials needed are listed.
Why Soil Supports the Brain – A short teacher-facing information page explaining the science behind hands-on gardening.
Eight House Design Templates – A varied set of printable black-and-white house illustrations for students to colour and personalise before assembling their grass garden.
National Gardening Day Crown – A colour-and-cut crown with extra sizing bands included, ideal for marking National Gardening Day or any garden-themed celebration in school.

How to Use
This resource works beautifully as a Garden Club activity, a National Gardening Day event, or a hands-on science or PSHE lesson about nature and wellbeing. Each component can be used independently — run just the craft, or pair it with the crown for a full celebratory session. The step-by-step instructions are clear enough for KS1 students to follow with minimal adult support, making it easy to manage across a group.

Grade Levels: KS1
File Format: PDF (printable and projectable)

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