Worms, Worms, and More Worms

What do you know about worms? How about your kids? Do they know anything about these amazing, and helpful, creatures?

Let’s get some worm factsout of the way to start:

• Worms will become paralyzed if exposed to light for too long
• Worms breath through their skin and have no lungs
• The average lifespan of a worm is about 2 years
• Worms are hermaphrodite – both male and female
• Adult worms have a ring called a clitella
• Baby worms hatch from cocoons

Want a fun activity to do with your children? One which has the benefit of providing great fertilizer for your garden? How about making your own worm farm? Follow this link for instructions on how to do that.

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