Learning About Earthworms FREE Printables and Science Experiments

Published:
March 23, 2017

Sarah Shelton

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Spring is here and for my family that means lots of digging and planting in our gardens. We were just putting new flowers in this weekend any my kids were having a blast digging up earthworms and moving them around to different parts of the garden!
EarthwormsEarthworms are squiggly and wet and fun to play with and learn about. They are actually pretty fascinating little creatures that are quite beneficial. If you have a lot of earthworms in your garden, this is the perfect time to learn about them and to use them as a science unit study. Here are some fun earthworm themed printables and science experiments that your kids will enjoy!

FREE Printables:
Earthworm Coloring Page and Custom Handwriting Worksheet from Twisty Noodle
Diary of a Worm Sequencing and Graphic Organizer from Pitner’s Potpourri
Fun Facts About Earthworms Printable from The Chirping Moms
Ten Interesting Facts About Worms with Colored Photos from Book Units Teacher
Top 5 Coolest Facts About Worms FREE Printable from Green Grubs Garden Club

How Long is the Earthworm free printable from Mom Explores Southwest Florida

Earthworm Lapbook from Homeschool Share

Earthworm Investigation Guide from The Bubble Gum Tree

Nightcrawler Lapbook and tons of free printables from Lapbook Lessons


FREE Science Experiments:
Which Soil Types do Earthworms like best? from Science Buddies
Easy Earthworm Science Experiment from Inspiration Laboratories
Wormy Experiment Light and Dark from STEM Mom
Earthworms and Plant Growth from All Science Fair Projects

Observing Worms Hands On Activities from Spell Out Loud

Making a Worm Jar at Home and FREE Science Printable from Homeschool Creations

Wiggly Worms: A Garden Science Activity Guide from Lemon Lime Adventures

Can Worms Smell An Experiment for Kids
"Can Worms Smell?" An experiment for kids: from STEMmom.org includes a free printable
Here are some great Earthworm books that are perfect for an earthworm science day:

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