We’ve Got Worms! And More Questions from My Daughters

Earlier this week we had some relatively warm days and were able to do a little spring yard work. My children like to attempt to assist with a few of it. Like many four and five year old kids, they quickly get sidetracked. Such was the case when they discovered some worms under some leaves in our backyard..

What do worms consume?
Do worms have infants?
Do worms hibernate?

Among the worms my children discovered today was gotten by my five years of age who put it in pail. Her younger sibling then called the worm Suzy. Now for the last couple of days theyve been adding dirt, water, and turf into the bucket to look after Suzy every morning and afternoon..
Suzy has actually been the motivation for a lot of concerns about worms this week. Ive had to try to describe responses to the following:.

Previously this week we had some relatively warm days and were able to do a little spring yard work. One of the worms my daughters found this week was picked up by my five year old who put it in bucket. Her more youthful sister then named the worm Suzy.

For a basic overview of the responses to these concerns,.
SciShow Kids has a good video lesson about worms..

For a more specific answer about worm recreation, have a look at this short video from the Natural History Museum..
And for more about what worms eat, view this Reactions video entitled How Do Worms Turn Garbage Into Compost?

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