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title: TEACHERS HELP SMALL THINGS GROW
description: Give a gift that keeps on giving! Teachers help small things grow. Show your appreciation by sharing seeds to plant in this decorated bucket with a free printable tag.
image: https://blog.gluedots.com/hubfs/Consumer-Blog/2017-2018/teacher/danielle/Teachers%20Help%20Small%20Things%20Grow%20finished%20vertical%20(7).jpg
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# TEACHERS HELP SMALL THINGS GROW

Posted on Apr 20, 2018 9:46:00 AM by [Danielle Hunter](https://blog.gluedots.com/inspiration/author/danielle-hunter)

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Give a gift that keeps on giving! Teachers help small things grow. Show your appreciation by sharing seeds to plant in this decorated bucket with a free printable tag.

![Teachers Help Small Things Grow finished vertical (7)](https://blog.gluedots.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Consumer-Blog/2017-2018/teacher/danielle/Teachers%20Help%20Small%20Things%20Grow%20finished%20vertical%20(7).jpg?width=725&height=1088&name=Teachers%20Help%20Small%20Things%20Grow%20finished%20vertical%20(7).jpg) **Designed by:**  Danielle Hunter

**Time:** 1 hour

**Level: ** Quick and easy

**Size:** 6 x 4 inches ![Teachers Help Small Things Grow supplies](https://blog.gluedots.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Consumer-Blog/2017-2018/teacher/danielle/Teachers%20Help%20Small%20Things%20Grow%20supplies.jpg?width=725&height=1088&name=Teachers%20Help%20Small%20Things%20Grow%20supplies.jpg)

 **Here's what you need:**

- [Glue Lines™](http://catalog.gluedots.com/item/consumer-products/craft-hobby/1008?plpver=1002)
- [Craft Glue Dots®](http://catalog.gluedots.com/item/consumer-products/craft-hobby/1014?plpver=1002)
- [Mini Glue Dots®](http://catalog.gluedots.com/item/consumer-products/craft-hobby/1015?plpver=1002)
- Scissors
- Paper trimmer
- [Keepsake plastic tote bucket](https://www.walmart.com/ip/Keepsake-Totes-Clear-Paint-Can-4-X5/195375830)
- 3-inch wide burlap ribbon
- Assorted ½-inch ribbon 
- Assorted buttons
- Cardstock
- Printed tag
- Seeds and any other growing materials

**Here's what you do:**

Measure, cut and wrap the burlap ribbon around bucket and secure it in place with Craft Dots.  
Use Glue Lines to attach assorted ribbon around bucket.

![Teachers Help Small Things Grow pail step](https://blog.gluedots.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Consumer-Blog/2017-2018/teacher/danielle/Teachers%20Help%20Small%20Things%20Grow%20pail%20step.jpg?width=725&height=483&name=Teachers%20Help%20Small%20Things%20Grow%20pail%20step.jpg)  
Tie ribbon pieces to a large button and adhere it to the top of bucket with Craft Dots.

![Teachers Help Small Things Grow craft glue dots step](https://blog.gluedots.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Consumer-Blog/2017-2018/teacher/danielle/Teachers%20Help%20Small%20Things%20Grow%20craft%20glue%20dots%20step.jpg?width=725&height=483&name=Teachers%20Help%20Small%20Things%20Grow%20craft%20glue%20dots%20step.jpg)  
Print your "Teachers help small things grow," statement tag onto white card stock and cut it out. Wrap the ruler ribbon around bottom of tag and glue dot it into place on the back of the card. Use Craft Dots to mat tag onto red card stock and attach to front of bucket.

![Teachers Help Small Things Grow glue lines step (1)](https://blog.gluedots.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Consumer-Blog/2017-2018/teacher/danielle/Teachers%20Help%20Small%20Things%20Grow%20glue%20lines%20step%20(1).jpg?width=725&height=483&name=Teachers%20Help%20Small%20Things%20Grow%20glue%20lines%20step%20(1).jpg)  
Use Mini Dots to adhere small buttons to the tag. ![Teachers Help Small Things Grow close-up](https://blog.gluedots.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Consumer-Blog/2017-2018/teacher/danielle/Teachers%20Help%20Small%20Things%20Grow%20close-up.jpg?width=725&height=483&name=Teachers%20Help%20Small%20Things%20Grow%20close-up.jpg)

Place the seeds along with any other planting materials inside of the bucket. 

**Tip:**

- The bucket can be also be used to start seeds, so you could include a little bit of planting dirt.

~ Danielle 

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