Planting seeds
Children's Activity
Object:
Parents and Teachers: This morning's lesson is the Parable Of
The Sower. Tell the students the story about the person who
planted seeds. Some of the seeds fell on the road, some on the
rocks, some in the thorns, and some in the good ground. Different
results happened to the seeds in each of these locations. The
seeds are like people. Those who hear God's word and understand
it are like the seeds planted in good soil. The seed sprouts and
bears fruit.
Offer an experiment using grass seed. Have the students help you create four cups full of material. These should be filled with: 1) road material (litter, asphalt chunks) 2) rocks 3) a pot with plants already growing 4) a pot with good soil.
Have the students scatter the seeds on top of the first three pots. Then take time to lightly cover the seeds with soil in the fourth pot. Give this pot water and sunlight. (Water the other three pots also.) See that the good soil is watered over the next few days. Watch for the results. You might have students label each pot.
Offer an experiment using grass seed. Have the students help you create four cups full of material. These should be filled with: 1) road material (litter, asphalt chunks) 2) rocks 3) a pot with plants already growing 4) a pot with good soil.
Have the students scatter the seeds on top of the first three pots. Then take time to lightly cover the seeds with soil in the fourth pot. Give this pot water and sunlight. (Water the other three pots also.) See that the good soil is watered over the next few days. Watch for the results. You might have students label each pot.
