Kaplan's selection of plant and gardening tools offer a hands-on experience for life science subjects. Kaplan offers a classroom greenhouse, garden tote and tools, germination kits, and child-sized rakes, hoes, and shovels.
Recycle old newspaper into perfect seedling pots. Simply wrap newspaper around the wooden cylinder, tuck the excess paper under, and press into the base to secure. You are now ready to fill the pot with soil and plant your seeds. When the seedling is ready for transplanting, plant in the garden, newspaper pot and all! Made in the USA.
5 years & up. Sized with children in mind, these real wood-handled metal garden tools will inspire the youngest green thumbs! Approximately 28" long. Colors will vary.
3 years & up. Songs will inspire children to connect to the earth and become conservators of the earth. Educate children, encourage them to play outdoors, plant a garden, take a nature hike, recycle, stop pollution, and more. Includes a comprehensive guide by Dr. Pam Schiller with lyrics, extension activities and book links.
Basil is one of the most popular herbs in the world, it is also used in cosmetics and medicine. Pinch flowers off to preserve plants. Germination within 10-21 days. Three packs of Basil seeds are 200 mg each.
Cilantro attracts beneficial insects, and repels harmful insects. An extremely flavorful herb. Germination within 7-14 days. Three packs of Cilantro seeds are 240 mg each.
4 years & up. Kit includes a pot, germination bag, seeds, a peat disk, instructions, and three plants: tomato, green bean, and sweet basil. All certified organic.
4 years & up. This earth-friendly kit gets children ready to garden with components that are all certified organic. The plant is quick to sprout, easy to grow, and will produce their harvest early on compact plants. Sprout inside, and then plant the whole pot in the ground when it's ready -- no waste! Each kit includes a coconut coir pot, a corn-based germination bag, seeds, a peat disk, and informative instructions.
Beefsteak Tomatoes are huge slicing tomatoes. Tomatoes are the world's most popular fruit and they are 95% water. Germination within 7-14 days. Three packs of Beefsteak Tomato seeds are 125 mg each.
An easy introduction to raised bed gardening. Raised gardens are a perfect way to involve children in gardening while using minimal space! This raised bed is the perfect place to start developing the skills and experience the joys of growing plants. With 16 square feet of available planting area, there is room to grow an assortment of vegetables, herbs, or flowers. Eco-friendly kit is made from recycled plastic, so it won't rot, splinter or become infested with unwelcome critters. Tool-free snap-lock… More »
PreK & up. Explore the life cycle of plants and introduce the wonder of growing things with 5 hands-on, age appropriate activities. Includes Earthbox with casters, potting mix, fertilizer, dolomite, and a standards-based curriculum guide.
Sweet Bell Peppers are one of the most common vegetables grown in home gardens. They are delicous eaten fresh or cooked. Germination within 10-21 days. Three packs of Sweet Bell Pepper seeds are 12 mg each.
This compact-sized EarthBox is just like the original with the same smart technology, but approximately half the size and specifically designed for smaller spaces such as a classroom windowsill. Includes: EarthBox Jr. container, aeration screen, water fill tube, 2 reversible mulch covers, overflow saucer, dolomite, fertilizer, and potting mix. Made in the USA.
Get started on the EarthBox adventure in your elementary classroom or add more earth boxes to curricular packages. Each kit includes: Container, Aeration Screen, 2 cubic feet of Potting Mix, 1 lb. Dolomite, 1 lb. Fertilizer, Fill Tube, 4 Casters, and 2 Mulch Covers.
5 years & up. Set includes a colorful trowel, rake, and shovel. Real metal tools with wood handles. Kids can use this tool set to break up clumps of dirt, pull weeds, dig small holes, and transplant plants. Tools are approximately 8" long each. Styles may vary.
4 years & up. This earth-friendly kit gets children ready to garden with components that are all certified organic. The plant is quick to sprout, easy to grow, and will produce their harvest early on compact plants. Sprout inside, and then plant the whole pot in the ground when it's ready -- no waste! Each kit includes a coconut coir pot, a corn-based germination bag, seeds, a peat disk, and informative instructions.
5 years & up. Sized with children in mind, these wood-handled garden tools will inspire the youngest green thumbs! Approximately 28" tall. Styles may vary.
5 years & up. Sized with children in mind, these wood-handled garden tools will inspire the youngest green thumbs! Approximately 28" tall. Styles may vary.
5 years & up. Sized with children in mind, these wood-handled garden tools will inspire the youngest green thumbs! Approximately 28" tall. Styles may vary.
3 - 6 years. Get a "grip" on gardening with these fun and friendly child-size gloves! Featuring bright stripes and Giddy Buggy's smiling face, these gloves are made from sturdy, high-quality, machine-washable material and feature rubber latex coating on the palms to help grip garden tools. These fun and useful gloves keep hands clean while encouraging outdoor exploration and promoting gross and fine motor skills.
Oregano is a member of the mint family, and is high in antioxidants. Leaves have more flavor when they are dried. Germination within 7-14 days. Three packs of Oregano seeds are 10 mg each.
These Cucumbers are of the bush variety and are easier to take care of. Give more water for better tasting cucumbers. They are best if harvested while still green. Germination within 3-7 days. Three packs of Cucumber seeds are 260 mg each.
These Green Beans are of the bush variety and are easier to take care of. Germination within 5-10 days. Three packs of Green Bean seeds are 10 mg each.
Sunflowers are used for foods and oils. Flower heads track the sun, and are very fast growing plants. Germination within 7-14 days. Three packs of Sunflower seeds are 500 mg each.
2 years & up. Garden set with watering can, pots and tools can be used in dramatic play or outside in a real garden to grow plants from seeds to sprout. Set is lightweight and perfectly sized for toddlers with chunky handles. Basket measures 6 1/4"W x 7"H x 8"D."H x 8"D.