Starting seeds indoors is fun and a good learning tool, but sometimes you just need instant tah dah! Here’s where I turn to forcing bulbs, especially ones that already have a bit of flower coming up.
My little guy had fun taking hyacinths and plopping them in a cup of rocks for a little windowsill decoration near his play table. They can help scoop the rocks into the cup and pour the water so they really own the project. Just be sure the water only skims the bottom of the bulbs. Otherwise they may rot.
We had hyacinth on hand from my own forcing attempts, but this can be done with tulips, daffodils and crocus to name a few. Older children may want to plant several varieties and track their growth for a late winter project.