Note that all our worms are now sold by weight. 1kg of composting worms contains approximately 1600 to 2000 worms. This worm-themed word search makes for a fun brain break during a science unit while developing cross-curricular spelling and vocabulary skills. Worms are fascinating creatures that play a vital role in our ecosystem. They help to break down organic matter, improve soil structure, and provide food for other animals. These creative worm activity ideas are designed to teach children about the different types of worms, their habitats, and their importance in the environment. From gummy worms to baby worms, bait worms, and garden worms, these activities will provide hands-on learning opportunities and promote motor skills development. So, grab a pail of worms, and let’s get started with some worm-tastic fun! 1. Fun Worm Activity

VAMPIRE DRINK: Fill a plastic cup with red Gatorade (or any red colored juice or Kool-aid). Pour canned whipped cream on top. Drizzle strawberry syrup on the whipped cream and add vampire teeth gummy candy. All of my props were sourced from Dollarama and Walmart. Any dollar store will have something similar. Feel free to get creative and use other ideas! Going on a worm hunt is a great motivator for hands-on learning! This sensory bin offers a fun tactile experience for kids to enjoy the sensation of working with different materials and textures while developing their observation and hand-eye coordination skills. Syringe: I found these Halloween syringes with “poison” labeled on the front at the dollar store. They work perfectly for the skull potion drink! You could also use jello shot syringes.These worms are fast breeders, they mature in a matter of weeks and can lay an egg every 10 days or so are prolific at eating, composting and breeding. Available with or without bedding. Process art is a fantastic way for kids to experiment with different techniques and materials to create unique worm-inspired artwork while developing their fine motor skills. They can also be turned into large murals for kids to work on in groups. Written from the point of view of a worm, this diary follows the daily life of a worm called Dairy as he makes friends and goes to school. It’s a fantastic way to develop listening and reading comprehension skills while teaching children about journaling and writing from the first-person point of view. This shoe-box-based earthworm discovery experiment will help students discover whether earthworms prefer wet or dry conditions, dark or light, or have a preference for specific colors, surfaces, or soil. It makes a great basis for a science project delving further into these fascinating critters. Students will learn about the benefits of composting and the important role worms play in breaking down organic matter by creating their own worm composting bin and observing changes over time. They could also try using the finished compost in the school garden to see the power of waste reduction and vermiculture in action.

This colorful activity is a great way to encourage creativity while developing fine motor skills. Kids are sure to love using a straw to blow air onto these delicate worms and watch them crawl across the floor! Halloween Candies: Vampire gummy teeth are used for the red vampire drink. Other candies like pumpkins, gummy spiders, candy eyeballs, and gummy worms can be added on top of whipped cream or ice cream floats. I found all of my candies at the dollar store. To save money, try buying candies in smaller quantities from a local bulk food store like Bulk Barn. Some grocery stores might even have a bulk food section with some of these candies. Apart from enhancing creativity and imagination, this miniature worm craft is a great way to encourage pattern and sequence recognition while developing students’ color recognition abilities. Orange pop and Sprite (or 7-Up) will help to create delicious ice-cream floats! Other colored pop can also be used with vanilla ice cream to create the same effect (note: gatorade will not work for a float, it needs to be carbonated). For example, grape pop and vanilla ice cream could be used to make a “purple monster” float.Learn More: Play To Learn Preschool 34. Compare and Contrast a Worm-Themed Story with Real Worm Facts Canned whipped cream can be added on top of many drinks and will hold candies. This is great for adding gummy worms, candy spiders, candy eyeballs or vampire gummy teeth. You can also add sprinkles on top. Waiting for the paint to dry on this cute paper plate craft is a great opportunity to talk about the composting role of earthworms in our ecosystem. This craft can also be used to discuss the difference between worms and caterpillars and their respective life cycles. Falkirk, Aberdeen Perth Kirkwall Paisley and Inverness Areas (not islands), Isle of Man and Isle of Wight