I must share with you one of my most favorite activities ever, second only to painting with fish, but I’ll save that for a different day. I ususally incorporate it with reading several non-fiction worm books . . .
and include a favorite fictional one for good measure
just to get them in the mood for
If you have never painted with worms you must try it . The giggles alone are worth the activity, and I can’t even begin to tell you how fascinating worms and their movements suddenly become when you add a little paint.
If you can’t figure out how to do it yourself, I made up a little step-by-step guide to help you out.
That’s it!!! And did I mention . . . it will definately appeal to your students with naturalist intelligences. So can write this in your planner as a differentiated instructional activity. BONUS
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With more than 20 years of teaching experience, it is my pleasure to bring you my most favorite ideas and activities to keep young learners engaged and loving learning.
I think my kiddos would love this. However, I can’t stand worms….as in I scream if I get too close….ewww! So, I’m not brave enough to do this. I wish I was though because I know the kids would love it. ✿April✿ ✿Grade School Giggles✿
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Thanks for sharing. I am going to do this activity with my 3 kiddos including the neighborhood kids that I am watching over the summer. Fun, fun, fun 😉
I am sorry to say but that is a very cruel thing to do to those worms! You might think the paint and the rinsing off afterwards doesn’t hurt them but their skin quickly absorbs that paint and the chlorine in your local water supply and it literally burns them causeing terrible pain. No wonder why they “wriggle and wriggle” when you put them into the paint. Please don’t do that. Best wishes, Deb
Thanks for your concern Deb. Sorry this activity disturbed you so. It certainly was not my intent to do so or to be “cruel.” If it’s any consolation, I can guarantee you there is no chorine in my local water supply as I live in the woods and have my own 400 foot deep well. We didn’t go fishing with the worms after or put them on a hook but gave them a nice long vacation in our garden. I sincerely appreciate your comment and concern. Blessings, Marsha
With nearly 20 years of experience as a full-time kindergarten teacher, I’m committed to creating a classroom where learning is joyful, engaging, challenging, and fun. Each day, I work to ensure that my students feel successful through instruction that considers their unique interests, learning profiles, and readiness levels. I believe that students should be excited to come to class and enjoy a myriad of hands-on activities that encourage exploration and discovery.
While I continue to teach full-time, I find so much joy in connecting and building friendships with teachers worldwide. It’s why I started this blog back in 2012. My hope has become a reality as I have been able to forge relationships with teachers, sharing ideas and building friendships beyond my little neck of the woods through professional development sessions and this blog.
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