Kindergartners Learn About Earthworms
by Cynthia Creamer
March 12, 2008
Kindergarten students enjoyed
spending an afternoon examining earthworms. We learned that
earthworms can wiggle, twist, turn, and even tie themselves in
knots because worms do not have backbones. Worms have bristles
which help them move. We looked for the bristles with our
magnifying glasses.
Worms are busy working to help take care of
the earth. They loosen the soil as they tunnel allowing water to
get to plant roots. Worm castings are excellent fertilizer for
plants. When worms come to the surface they pull dead leaves,
plants and even seeds back down into their tunnels with them. We
were careful not to let our worms dry out. They are more active
when they are moist and not in direct sunlight.
We enjoyed discovering worms and plan to
put our worms back in the soil when the weather is warmer.
Our ladybug larvae are continuing to shed
their skin or molt as they grow. We are looking forward to watching
the pupa stag and our Pink Spotted Ladybugs finally emerging as
adults. We will feed our ladybugs raisins when they hatch.
We will be watching the lifecycle of a
butterfly after spring break.
Click on the slideshow below for great worm pictures!
Kindergartners Learn About Earthworms
