Wiggling Worms

Tags: Class Ideas, worms, outside, compost, bugs, soil, decomposers, all grades Time : 45 minutes Author: Vicki DeBusk Outline Greeting and Review Start in the same space Review rules if necessary Main Lesson  Worms Activity 1  Worm Facts Materials Needed:  Book:...
Introduction to Compost

Introduction to Compost

This week’s Virtual Green Classroom Lesson is all about compost. Compost can be used to help soil retain water and fertilize lawns and gardens without chemicals. It’s nature’s way of recycling natural materials. What is compost? Compost is GREEN...

Introduction to Compost

Tags: All-Seasons, Outdoor, PreK-2nd, Anytime, Compost  Time: 30 mins  Author: Kristin Adams Link  Outline  Greeting and Review Start in the same space if possible for every class (ex: The Circle, Pond, Back benches) Sing a song, draw a picture or talk about their...

Composting

Tags: Class Ideas, All-Seasons, Outdoor, 3-5, Fall, Spring, Anytime Time : 30-40 mins Author: Lynda Boudreault  and Kristin Adams (adapted from Whole Kids Foundation School Garden Lesson Plans and The Green Team program of the Massachusetts Department of Environmental...