Grass Head Templates are the perfect way to bring a little green into your classroom this spring! 🌱
If you’re looking for a fun, hands-on way to teach plant life cycles, you’re going to love this simple and memorable project.
Several years ago, I shared this silly little project I did with my first graders—and thanks to YOU, it quickly grew into a Pinterest favorite!
Now, Grass Heads are sprouting up in classrooms all over the country, and it’s been amazing to see so many of you bring them to life with your students using these printable templates.
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What is a Grass Head Project?
A Grass Head is a creative, hands-on science project where students grow real grass seeds inside a decorated “head.”
They can personalize their creations by choosing the eyes, mouth, nose, and even ears — and then watch with excitement as the “hair” (grass!) grows in wild and wonderful ways! 🌿
This project is a perfect way to:
- Explore plant life cycles
- Make scientific observations
- Teach responsibility (hello, watering schedules!)
- Add a big dose of creativity and fun to your spring science plans
Grass seeds usually sprout quickly indoors — you can learn more about growing grass indoors here.
Supplies Needed (Per Student):
- 1 Grass Observation Journal (included HERE)
- 1 page of Grass Head Parts (included HERE)
- 1 clear plastic cup (9 oz. SOLO works best)
- 1 tsp grass seed
- 3/4 cup soil
- Glue, scissors, and crayons or markers
Both the Grass Observation Journal and the Grass Head Parts templates are ready to go inside the printable kit you can grab here:
Most of the materials are inexpensive and easy to find—making this a budget-friendly classroom project that feels anything but ordinary!
Grass Head Templates + Observation Journals:
To make this project even easier, I created ready-to-use Grass Head templates and observation journals—available in my TpT store! 🌱
Students can mix and match eyes, noses, mouths, and ears to create silly, one-of-a-kind Grass Heads.
Then, they’ll track their plant’s growth in a personalized observation journal—recording when the seeds sprout, when the “hair” starts growing wild, and how tall it gets over time.
It’s a fun, hands-on way to build scientific observation skills—and a keepsake your students will love!
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Why Teachers (and Students!) Love This Project:
✅ Hands-on and memorable — the perfect spring science experience
✅ Supports important science skills like observation and recording growth
✅ Encourages creativity, responsibility, and student ownership
✅ Uses easy-to-find materials
✅ Perfect for Earth Day, plant life cycle units, or end-of-year celebrations!
Whether you use it as a full science lesson or a just-for-fun spring project, this is the kind of activity your students will talk about for years. (And maybe even ask to do again next year!)
Ready to Start Growing?
Get everything you need to start growing, observing, and smiling all spring long.
Your students will love it—and you’ll love how easy it is to bring science to life!
FAQ about Grass Heads:
Q: What are Grass Head templates used for?
A: Grass Head templates help students create a fun, interactive science project where they observe plant growth and personalize their own grassy characters. It’s a perfect blend of science and creativity!
Q: Where can I find printable Grass Head templates?
A: You can find my ready-to-use Grass Head templates and observation journals right here!
Looking for more fun spring ideas?
☀️ If you’re ready to keep the spring fun going, be sure to check out my Here Comes the Sun activity — another hands-on way to celebrate the season and sunshine with your students!
👉 Click here to read all about it!
Happy Planting! 🌱
I hope your students love watching their Grass Heads sprout, grow, and take on wild, silly personalities! There’s something magical about planting a seed and watching it come to life — and it’s even better when you get to celebrate those little moments in the classroom.
Happy planting and happy growing!
