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The full first day of Eco Week


So following the morning assembly to get things started, the EcoACTIVE team went over to nursery to set up two stations for the children to come and investigate. In one area they had some worm and bits of food and organic matter to show compost being made.


In another area there was some of the rich compost soil that the children could use to plant seeds to show how using biodegradable waste can lead to growth and continue the cycle!

 In Reception the EcoACTIVE ran an exciting workshop about minibeasts and compost. To continue the theme of the day, the children discovered what happens to our food waste and the role that worms play in creating compost.


Then the children made pots from recycled newspaper and planted wildflower seeds. Lots of questions were asked and children shared their ideas.


The children particularly enjoyed singing along to the song "There's a worm at the bottom of the garden!" with actions!

  

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