Grades K–5 (Kit)
Grow your own farm in the palm of your hand! This kit gives students the chance to plant five different types of seeds in the fingers of a food handler’s glove, creating a mini greenhouse they can watch transform over time. It’s a fun, hands-on way to explore plant growth, germination, and the diversity of seeds.
With just cotton, water, and a glove, students will observe sprouts emerging within a few days. This activity makes plant science accessible and engaging, giving young learners a memorable introduction to agriculture, biology, and genetics.
Looking for a single-seed version? Try the Farming in a Glove – Corn Seeds kit.
Kit Contents
- 30 food handler’s gloves
- Seed varieties:
- Wheat
- Soybeans
- Oats
- Popcorn
- Alfalfa
- Cotton for seed sprouting
- Activity instructions
Additional Supplies
The following common classroom materials are needed to complete the activity and are not included in the kit:
- Permanent markers
- Tape
- Bowls of water
Lesson Plans
Use this kit with the featured lesson Farming in a Glove on the National Agricultural Literacy Curriculum Matrix. You can also find additional plant science and life cycle lesson plans on the Matrix to extend and deepen learning.
Extend the Learning
Encourage students to compare how different seeds sprout, track plant growth in journals, or transplant their seedlings into soil to continue the growing process. Try the Changing Variables activity to test what happens when seeds are missing water, air, or warmth—or explore other creative variables such as light and alternative liquids.
