From Pencil to Plant: 5 Reasons This Activity Will Be a Hit with Kids (and Adults Too!)

We’re excited to introduce something a little bit magical – the world’s only plantable pencil, now available as an add-on with our healthy living activity book - 'Active Healthy Happy' !

The world’s only plantable pencil

It starts like any other pencil – but ends in a pot, growing into herbs, flowers, fruit or veggies 🌱

It’s more than just a writing tool... it's an activity packed with purpose.

It's sustainable, educational, and totally joyful!

Here are 5 reasons why this brilliant little pencil is going to be a huge hit:

1. Write First, Plant Later – Learning That Grows

Children use the pencil as normal – whether it’s to journal, doodle, or work through the magazine activities. But when it’s too short to hold? That’s when the fun really begins. Pop it in some soil, add sunshine and water, and watch it grow. The learning doesn’t stop when the pencil’s finished – in fact, it just sprouts in a new direction.

Stages of the plantable pencil

2. A Hands-On Lesson in Responsibility

Caring for a plant from seed to sprout helps kids learn to nurture, check in, and be consistent. They’ll be excited to see daily changes – and they’ll feel pride and ownership as something they planted begins to grow.

Perfect for encouraging positive habits, patience, and personal responsibility.

3. It’s Sustainable – and That’s Powerful

This is a pencil with purpose. It reduces waste, sparks curiosity, and shows children that even small actions can be part of a bigger picture. Using something, then reusing it to grow life?

That’s circular learning in action – and exactly the kind of behaviour we want to inspire.

4. Fits the HAF Framework Perfectly

Whether you’re putting together holiday club packs or take-home activities, the plantable pencil ticks several boxes in the HAF funding framework:

• Encourages healthy minds and positive behaviour

• Links to sustainability and wellbeing themes

• Offers a low-cost, high-impact enrichment activity

• Promotes learning beyond the page

5. It’s Fun, Memorable – and Kids LOVE It

Let’s face it: pencils that grow into plants are seriously cool. They spark conversations at home, create moments of wonder, and leave a lasting impression. Plus, it’s something real – a break from screens, with a reward that grows day by day.

🌱 Want to try it?

You can add plantable pencils to your next magazine order – or request a sample to see the magic for yourself.

Request a sample

Let’s grow something amazing together.