Eggshell Cress Heads
Professor O will help you learn: Seeds need only damp cotton and light to sprout — and cress grows fast enough to watch.
⚠️ An adult should rinse the eggshells and empty egg box, as raw egg can carry germs. Wash hands after handling shells, and snip the cress with scissors before eating rather than pulling roots.
Play through the project step by step, with narration read aloud.
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Tap any step to play from there — the narration plays inside the player.
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