Kids Activity – Make A Mini Worm Farm With Live Worms
Hands-On Worm Farming & Discovery Activity for Schools, Early Learning, Holiday/OSHC, Festivals & Events
Make a Mini Worm Farm To Take Home – With REAL LIVE WORMS!
What Children Do in This Activity:
The “Dig & Discover Your Own Live Worms” Experience
Join commercial worm farmer Brian “The Worm Man” Donaldson for a hands-on environmental learning experience where children explore worms, waste reduction, and nature systems in a fun and memorable way.
In this activity, children build their own mini worm farm using a repurposed 2-litre milk bottle and other supplied materials. Each child takes their creation home as a living learning project.
Children also take part in a “Dig & Discover” worm experience, where they investigate active worm farm material and discover live worms in a safe, guided environment.
Each child also receives a name tag on their bottle, with a download link instead of printed instructions, helping reduce paper waste while supporting ongoing learning at home.
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What Children Will Experience
Children are encouraged to observe closely, compare features and learn about the important jobs these creatures perform in nature.
✅ Build a mini worm farm using a repurposed milk bottle
✅ Learn about worm bedding & feeding worms
✅ Take part in a “Dig & Discover” worm investigation tray
✅ Observe live worms and composting ecosystems up close
✅ Learn how worms help reduce food and organic waste
✅ Take their worm farm home to continue learning
During the activity, children see and investigate:
✅ Live composting worms
✅ Live worm cocoons
✅ Live beneficial composting bugs
Learning Outcomes
Children will:
- Experience living organisms and care for them afterwards
- Learn about worms, insects and beneficial composting organisms
- Discover how bugs help worms to recycle organic waste
- Explore sustainability concepts in a fun and engaging way
- Build curiosity about science and the natural world
- Gain confidence asking questions and sharing discoveries
- Develop observation and investigation skills
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What Every Incursion Includes
All incursions are designed to make science, sustainability and nature fun, engaging and memorable for children.
Every session is presented by Brian “The Worm Man” Donaldson and includes all materials, equipment and resources required for the activity.
Children enjoy hands-on participation, live worm and bug experiences, fascinating facts, interactive learning and plenty of opportunities to ask questions and explore.
Activities can be adapted to suit different ages and group sizes, and educator resources are given as a printed copy on the day, for schools and learning centres.
Educational Value
Every session is designed to combine:
- Hands-on STEM learning
- Sustainability and environmental education
- Real worm farming systems and materials
- Interactive discovery-based learning
- A fun, engaging experience suitable for children and educators
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Curriculum & Educational Links
This activity supports learning in:
- Science
- Sustainability
- Environmental Education
- Biological Sciences
- Observation & Investigation Skills
Teacher & Educator extension information is available via a paper copy given at every Incursion.
Who this is for
Suits children from 3 years and up:
✔ Primary schools (Prep–Year 6)
✔ Secondary schools, garden programs etc.
✔ Early learning centres
✔ Kindergartens
✔ OSHC & vacation care programs
✔ Libraries & council events
✔ Environmental awareness days
✔ Festivals and community events
Booking Enquiries
Bring the fascinating world of worms, bugs and composting creatures to your next event.
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