Objective
By the end of this lesson, you will be able to make worm tea using materials from your worm farm.
Materials and Prep
- A small container or bucket
- A handful of worm castings from your worm farm
- A watering can or spray bottle
- Water
Before starting this lesson, make sure you have already set up a worm farm and have collected some worm castings.
Activities
- Collect a handful of worm castings from your worm farm.
- Fill the small container or bucket with water.
- Add the handful of worm castings to the water.
- Let the worm castings soak in the water for a few hours or overnight.
- Once the worm tea is ready, pour it into a watering can or spray bottle.
- Use the worm tea to water your plants or spray it on their leaves.
Preschool Grade Talking Points
- Worms are special creatures that live in the soil and help plants grow.
- They eat food scraps and turn them into nutrient-rich castings, also known as worm poop.
- Worm tea is made by soaking worm castings in water.
- The water absorbs the nutrients from the worm castings, making it a special drink for plants.
- When we water our plants with worm tea, they get extra nutrients to help them grow strong and healthy.
- Remember to always ask an adult for help when using the worm tea.