One of our teachers had an amazing find in her garden today- a wiggly worm!
So we decided to share this breaking news with the children today because we know how much they love the creepy-crawlies!
The weather is lovely, flowers start to bloom and the little creatures begin to come out. This is a fantastic learning opportunity for your child.
Understanding of The World is a part of the Early Years curriculum. Talk to the children about all the changes in the environment that the Spring has brought. Note on your child's observations, listen to the questions they ask and explain what is going on in the world around them.
Today we are using Nicola's amazing find to learn about earthworms.
Did your child know that:
- worms have lots of little rings around their body, called segments. Perhaps you could grab a magnifying glass and venture into the garden for an investigation?
- worms need to keep moist to stay alive. It is because they don't have lungs and breathe through their skin
- worms eat dead plants, leaves, flowers and old fruit and vegetables
- worms have tiny hair along their body which help them move through the soil
- worms don't have eyes but are sensitive to light
-worms hatch from tiny cocoons (just like butterflies!)
- worms are good for the soils because they burrow under the ground making tunnels which helps to move the soil around.
I also found a perfect story for this occasion: 'Superworm' by Julia Donaldson.
I had to record it by myself so it is a bit rough around the edges but I hope that the children will enjoy it.
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