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Worm work, a guest spot and a FREEBIE.

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
Oh yeah!  And just as a friendly reminder  . . . if you haven’t snuck on over to Mrs. Lirette’s Learning Dectectives yet, you’ll want to get over there.  I’m the guest blogger today.  You know me, I can’t go visiting without bringing along a gift so there’s a freebie for you to pick up while you’re there too.
Make sure you leave me a comment to let me know what you think.

Marsha Moffit McGuire

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.

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17 responses to “Worm work, a guest spot and a FREEBIE.”

  1. Crayons and Curls Avatar

    I love this idea! Can’t wait to try it next year! 🙂
    Cheryl
    Crayons and Curls

    1. Marsha M. Moffit McGuire Avatar

      Thanks Cheryl! You’re kids will LOVE it.
      Marsha

  2. Heather Avatar

    How fun!

    Heather (heathernnance@yahoo.com)

  3. Lisa R. Avatar

    What a fun activity!! Love it!! :)I will try this next year too. 🙂

    Lisa
    Learning Is Something to Treasure

    1. Marsha M. Moffit McGuire Avatar

      Your students will never forget it.
      Marsha

  4. Delighted Avatar

    I want to do this…I really do… but ick! I’m going to try to get over my feelings. lol

    imgoingfirst@gmail.com

  5. Grade School Giggles Avatar

    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✿

    1. Marsha M. Moffit McGuire Avatar

      Two words . . . ‘Parent Volunteer’ That should solve your problem.
      Marsha

  6. Amanda Avatar

    Hi!! My name is Amanda. I’m a Kindergarten teacher in Nashville, TN. I just started blogging and I would love to talk with other Kindergarten teachers and share great ideas for the upcoming school year. Please come blog with me…

    hugsfortheteacher.blogspot.com

    I offer freebies every friday!

    Hope to blog with you soon…

  7. WA_School_Teacher Avatar

    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 😉

  8. Alma Almazan Avatar

    Hmmmmm worms??? 🙂 Not a worm person, but I think I will try.

  9. Mary K Avatar

    I can’t wait, we read the Diary of a Worm each year, this will be such a great writing extension. Love it!! Thank you so much.

  10. Marielle Slappe Avatar

    I’m so excited to try out the worm painting!

  11. Denise Avatar

    Great idea – looking forward to doing this when we get back to school.

  12. ImaginationPlay Avatar

    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

    1. Marsha M. Moffit McGuire Avatar

      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