Exploring Worm Farming and Fertiliser

Today, after reading a book on how to build a worm farm, we decided to check on the worms that live in the worm farm. We learned about the fertiliser or “worm juice” which is the liquid left as part of worms’ work. We went outside to check if there was some worm juice at the bottom of our stackable farm. Logan volunteered to open it to find out. Drops of liquid were dripping down when he opened the tap. We filled a bottle, diluted the liquid, and poured it over our plants. “They will grow,” said Logan.

Analysis:

Today’s experience demonstrated children’s active engagement in hands-on exploration of the worm farm and discovery learning about worms and sustainability. Children are curious and enthusiastic about checking the work juice and asking open-ended questions. Logan proposed some ideas (we call the hypothesis), showing the growing ability to think, grasping some scientific concepts and environmental awareness. By using natural fertilisers like worm juice, children are learning about the interconnectedness of living things in ecosystems, which aligns with the EYLF sustainability principle.

Reflection:

Some questions we may explore in more depth: Should we consider the life cycle of worms? Reflective questions emerged: Do worms have eyes? How do they move? Do worms have feelings? Also, can we get more fertiliser if we set up another worm farm? What other types of natural fertilisers can improve our plants?