On the last winter interest learning day we talked about decomposition and how compost is made. We also talked about the role worms play in breaking down organic waste and also their role in aerating the soil. After reading a book about composting, everyone lent a hand in building a worm bin to compost food waste from the school. After the bin was built, we enjoyed some time outside digging worms and made individual 'worm farms' in mason jars for each student to take home.
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| The kids are eager to get their hands on a worm. |
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| Our finished worm bin. Newspaper strips were soaked in water and wrung out and then the worms were placed on the 'bedding' with a bit of food waste buried inside. The container is an 8 gallon plastic tub with holes drilled in the bottom for drainage and the top edge and lid for ventilation. |
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