Grow an Avocado Tree

For spring break, my thoughts turn to plants. At the beginning of spring break, parent and child can make an avocado tree.

Supplies needed:

• Avocado seed
• A jar with water
• Toothpicks to balance the seed atop the jar

Push toothpicks into the seed halfway down. Place the seed over the jar opening with toothpicks holding it up. The rounded bottom half of the seed should be submerged in water. Watch as a tree grows from the seed over the next days and weeks.

Parents can teach children about growing and giving plants water and light.