|

Build an Aquarium Terrarium

You'll need these materials:

  • A small to medium size aquarium
  • Charcoal (finely ground)
  • Small pebbles
  • Perlite
  • Soil mix
  • Assorted small plants, such as ivy, mini-african violets, small herb plants, or cacti
  • Glass or plastic for top

    What to do:

  • Wash and dry the aquarium.
  • In thin layers, add the charcoal, pebbles, perlite, and soil.
  • Make the soil deep enough to support a small plant, approximately 1 1/2 to 2 inches deep.
  • Water plants well and remove from their containers.
  • With a teaspoon, dig a small hole for the root and plant the herbs, flowers, and small plants. Do not put them too closely together.
  • Now it's time to go out and find insects.
  • After you collect the insects, put them in your terrarium.
  • Cover the aquarium with a screen top.
  • Place in light, but not direct sun. Water only with droplets since this will be a moist environment.
  • Enjoy watching it grow.
    |

  • stay connected

    Sign up for our free email newsletters and receive the latest advice and information on all things parenting.

    Enter your email address to sign up or manage your account.

    Facebook icon Twitter icon Follow Us on Pinterest

    editor’s picks

    highlights

    10 Ways to Deal with Temper Tantrums
    Temper tantrums are an inevitable part of being parent. Read on for 10 sanity-saving tantrum tips to help calm your child when he's in the throes of emotional turmoil.

    8 Printable Thank-You Cards for Your Child's Teacher
    Teaching is no walk in the park! Print any of these free printable thank-you cards for teachers to salute your favorite educators for all the hard work this school year.

    Explore Funbrain Jr. with Your Preschooler
    Looking for fun online games, adorable stories, and cool printables for preschoolers and kindergartners? Check out the new Funbrain Jr., a fun place to learn for children ages 2 to 6.

    Award-Winning Apps for Kids of All Ages
    Looking for high quality apps for your toddler, preschooler, or school-age child? These 16 award-winning educational apps help kids of all ages learn a thing or two during tech time.

    Summer Learning: 11 Everyday Ways to Learn Math
    Summertime is a great time to teach your child how math plays a part in his everyday life. These 11 everyday ways to learn math are fun and educational, and will help him see how this subject plays into real life.