Worm Hotel
Date: 27th Apr 2020 @ 8:25am
Good Morning Reception!
Whilst we are learning about minibeasts, I thought it would be a great idea to build our wriggly friends a WORM HOTEL!
You will need:
Large glass jar
Sand
Potting soil
Dark paper
Sellotape
3-4 big healthy earthworms
Water
Method:
1. With an adult create a layer effect in the jar, using sand and soil.
2. Start by pouring about 1 inch of sand into the bottom of the jar.
3. Then alternate between 1 inch layers of sand and soil until the layers reach the top of the jar.
4. Pour some water on top of the layers and then put the earthworms on top.
5. The earthworms should start to burrow downwards straight away.
6. To keep the outside of the jar dark, stick your dark paper around the outside of the jar.
7. Leave the top off the jar so that the worms can get some air.
8. Leave the jar to 3-4 days then pull the paper off.
Have the worms moved through the jar?
Can you still see layers of soil and sand?
As the worms have travelled, they have mixed all of the layers together!
Have fun! I cannot wait to see your creations! The worms will love them! 
