Free & Fun Worm Worksheets, Coloring Page, and Resources

Do bugs make you squeamish, or do your kids delight in creepy crawlies and playing in the dirt? Worms are a favorite among children who like to get their hands dirty. They may seem gross, but worms play an important part in healthy soil and kids actually love them. Your kids will have a lot of fun with these free worm worksheets, coloring page, and resources

If you have a garden I am sure your kids have come across worms. My kids actually enjoy digging their hands in the dirt to find them. They will dig them out of the ground just to move them into our garden because they know they are good for the soil. I have one daughter who loves creatures so much that she will cry if she finds one shriveled up on the sidewalk. She is always wanting to rescue them and move them back to the dirt. 

6 Fun Facts About Worms:

• Worms do not have eyes, they can actually “see” light by the receptor cells on their skin.
• They are sensitive to light and need to be in cool dark soil.
• Their poop is called castings, because they cast it out of their body.
• Worms do not have lungs and they breathe through their skin
• They have FIVE hearts.
• The hairs on their body help them to move and cling to things. It is like velcro and why it can be hard to pull them out of the ground.

Print & Go Giveaway – Worm Coloring Page

Did you know worms don’t have eyes, but they can still sense light through their skin? It’s true! And we’ve turned that fact into a sweet Print & Go worm coloring page with traceable handwriting practice.

If your kids truly enjoy learning about insects we have an awesome printable pack for you:

Insects, Worms, Snails & Spiders Life Cycles Cut & Paste Activity Pack – this pack will have your kids learning about 13 different life cycles of insects. It is an instant download.

More Worm Resources for Your Homeschool

Looking for more ways to bring worms into your homeschool day? We’ve rounded up some of the best worm worksheets and activities from across the internet. From science worksheets to craft ideas, these hands-on resources make it easy to explore the wonderful world of worms-without the muddy mess!

• Fun Facts About Earthworms Printable – The Chirping Moms
• Ten Interesting Facts About Worms with Colored Photos –Book Units Teacher
• Top 5 Coolest Facts About Worms FREE Printable – Green Grubs Garden Club
• Earthworm Investigation Lapbook – The Bubblegum Tree
• Wiggly Worms Garden Science Activity Guide – Lemon Lime Adventures
• Which Soil Type Do Earthworms Like Best – Science Buddies
• Earthworm Unit Study and Lapbook – Homeschool Share
• Worm Facts and Worksheets – Kids Konnect
• Easy Earthworm Science Experiment – Inspiration Laboratories
• Earthworm Diagram Anatomy Worksheet – Education.com
• All About Centipedes and Millipedes – Easy Science for Kids
• Mealworm Worksheets – Super Teacher Worksheets
• Earthworm Science Worksheet – Biology Junction
• All About Worms Printable Pack – 123 Homeschool 4 Me

Composting with Worms

You can take your kids love for worms a step further and turn it into a real science project. Did you know that worm compost or worm castings made from worm poop is amazing for garden soil? Their poop actually creates soil!

This is called vermicomposting and it is a pretty amazing process. Vermicomposting is also a great way to not waste your food scraps and put them to good use. Building and construction a worm bin would be a great STEAM project for your kids too. 

Check out these articles and lesson plans to help your kids get started:

• Vermicomposting 101: How to Create and Maintain a Simple Worm Bin – Homestead and Chill
• Worm Compost Science Education Facts – Gardening Worm Compost
• Composting with Worms Science Lesson – Education World
• How to Construct a Worm Composting Bin – Gardening Basics
• Composting Worms STEM Experiment – Uncle Jims Worm Farm
• How to Make Your Own Worm Farm – Working Worms
• All About Worm Composting – Stop Waste
• How to Build a Simple Worm Farm – Homeschool Gardens
• What to Feed Your Composting Worms  – Thistle Downs Farm
• Composting With Kids FREE Printable Pack

Final Thought

Worms may be small, but they’re full of big surprises-and so many learning opportunities! Whether you’re tracing fun facts, coloring garden scenes, or digging into worm science, these printables make it easy to add a little wiggle to your homeschool day.