Compost activities for kids

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You and your kids can make compost for your own gardens just like Daisy from "Nature Cat." You only need a few supplies from your recycling bin and the great outdoors! #PBSKIDS #PBSKIDSforParents #NatureCat

Have you ever thought about teaching your kids to compost? Compost for kids has a ton of benefits. Teaching kids to care for the earth is a big job, but it can be fun too!

Are you curious how to make composting in the classroom fun and accessible for your students? Not to worry! We’re about to make the whole process extra easy for you. Whether you’re teaching about decomposition, sustainability, or a host of other topics, setting up a classroom compost bin for the kids in your class is a prime hands-on learning experience that’s good for the planet.

Share the Sweetness2337 6 66SharesTaking on the Composting adventure with Toddlers can be a daunting feat. It certainly helps to do your research before you get started. In my search for resources before planning the Toddler School Unit on gardening and composting I {of course} dove into the depths of Pinterest. I knew I wanted our compost… Read More Building our Compost Bin for Toddler School

Montessori Worm and Composting Activities for Kids with Free Printable

Easily build a worm form to teach kids about living things, decomposition, composting and soil! Free printable illustrated instruction page.

Compost Stew Sensory Bin 🌱 Let's learn about the process of composting and how it contributes to daily environmental stewardship. Composting is the process of recycling organic matter, such as leaves and food scraps, into fertilizer to enrich the soil 🤎 By talking about composting, they will learn about the three environmental Rs (reduce, recycle, and reuse), what items are biodegradable, the importance of worms & insects, and much more! This sensory bin let's your learners explore…

In these waste management worksheets, kids color the different waste items, or sort them out for their corresponding waste bin. Great preashool activity for Earth Day!

Learn how to incorporate composting into your preschooler's education. From reducing waste to fostering environmental awareness, this hands-on activity is a great way to teach valuable lessons about the planet and sustainability.

Composting with kids is a rewarding experience for both parents and their children. Learn about how to make your own bin (even in an apartment) and more.

Food waste and yard waste make up 25 to 50% of what people throw away. It may not be possible to compost all organic waste that is generated composting can significantly cut down the amount of trash.

“Environmental chefs here’s a recipe for you’' to fix from scratch to mix a batch of Compost Stew”. That is the main stanza in the book “Compost Stew” by Mary McKenna Siddals. We read it at story time this morning then we made our own compost stew. We started with our compost bucket that sat over the weekend. It had banana peels, egg shells, coffee grounds and a few tomatoes from this morning. The children took turns stirring it and crushing the egg shells. Then we added it to our worm…

There are so many benefits to composting with kids. Round up the family and start reaping the benefits of growing in the garden.

A 3d poster to teach kids about composting.

Science fair project

The purpose of this science fair project is to determine which conditions and materials quicken the composting process to make the best compost.

Introduce Composting to Toddlers Don't hesitate to teach big concepts to your little ones! When I was teaching toddlers a few years a...