Easter Activities

Clean surface of each egg with warm water. Let dry. If leaf is quite stiff, dip it in hot water until limp enough to lay against egg. Dry leaf and place on egg. Wrap egg with cheesecloth or nylon stocking and fasten with elastic (see illustration). Prepare dyes according to package directions, then place egg in dye until desired color is achieved. Take out egg, blot dry, remove wrappings and leaf, then let dry. If leaves aren’t available, use cutouts made from tissue paper.

Wash out eggshells. Remove top from egg carton. Fill each shell with potting soil, then plant seed in each one. Set shells in carton and place in front of sunny window. Water whenever soil becomes dry. After seed has sprouted and grown for a while and the last frost has passed, plant seedling along with eggshell in outside garden.