by Eco Kids Planet April 13, 2020

For this month’s competition, we challenge you to make your own silly cress heads.

Cress heads are so much fun! Cress seeds sprout and grow REALLY quickly, adding a funky hairdo to any decorated egg or pot. Simply add wet kitchen paper or cotton wool to the base of an eggshell or recycled pot, and sprinkle on your cress seeds. Place them on a sunny windowsill and give them a spray with water daily. No compost needed!


CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR FIVE WINNERS:

Nella, age 7, Towcester

Cress Scarecrow

Cress Scarecrow


Esme, age 10, and Edward, age 7, Chester 

Egg Heads! 

Egg Heads


Eve, age 9, Newbury

Egg Heads!

Egg HeadsEgg heads


Eleanor, age 10, High Wycombe

Harry Potter Cress Head

Harry Potter Cress Head


Isabella, age 7, Alford

Cress Caterpillar

Cress Caterpillar

 


Here are some more fantastic cress-headed creations from our readers:

Freya and Rosie, ages 9 and 7, Bristol


Amelia, age 6, Tickhill


Hattie, age 11, Towcester


Minka and Marcelina, ages 11 and 9, Glasgow


 Tymoteusz, age 8, Manchester


 Eden-Lily, age 6, Hailsham



Leave a comment

Comments will be approved before showing up.


In other Eco Kids Planet News

🐾 Wildlife News!
🐾 wildlife news!

by Eco Kids Planet October 13, 2025

Here’s a sneak peek straight from our latest issue of Eco Kids Planet, Wonders Beyond Earth. Wildlife News is where Rhona and Rusty round up the wildest real-world stories from across the planet. Enjoy the read! 🌎 Amazing Photo Entries! The Wildlife Photographer of the Year team gave me a sneak...

Monthly Competition: Sea Monster Story Time
Monthly competition: sea monster story time

by Eco Kids Planet September 08, 2025

We asked you to dive deep into your imagination and invent a mysterious sea creature – and you didn’t disappoint! From glowing krakens and ancient owls to daring underwater adventures, your stories were packed with suspense, surprises and creativity.  Thank you to everyone who took part – we’re thrilled to announce our four winning stories.

Monthly Competition: Magical Nature Potions
Monthly competition: magical nature potions

by Eco Kids Planet July 03, 2025

From dragon spit to moonbeam dew – our readers brewed up some truly magical nature potions this month! We’re thrilled to reveal the winning entries of our latest competition. Discover the most imaginative ingredients, spellbinding names, and powerful nature-inspired concoctions created by our talented young Eco Kids.