Yucky Worms: questions to ask and activities to try
Worms are yucky, aren't they? Yucky Worms shows children how amazing earthworms really are, and why gardeners love them.
What age is it for? Yucky Worms is best for ages 4–8. Good for: Discovering how amazing worms really are.
Yucky Worms (Vivian French and Jessica Ahlberg)
- Age
- 4-8
- Best for
- Discovering how amazing worms really are
Read it, then go and find some worms in a garden or park. Handle them gently and put them back where you found them.
What it helps with
- Curiosity about minibeasts
- How soil and plants grow
- Changing your mind about something
- Gardening with grandparents
Comprehension and discussion questions
Pick two or three, not all of them. “I don’t know” is a fine answer, and you can always come back to it another day.
- “Why did the child think worms were yucky?”
- “What do worms eat?”
- “How do worms help plants?”
- “What surprised you?”
- “Where can we find worms?”
- “How should we treat worms?”
5-minute activities to try together
Worm hunt
Look for worms after rain, gently, and put them back.
Wormery
Make a simple wormery in a clear jar with layers of soil and sand, and watch for a few days before releasing them.
Free printables: Yucky Worms worksheet and activity pack
This book’s one-page worksheet with the questions and activities above, plus our activity pack: printable scenario cards, three 5-minute activities and a “What could I try?” page for practising everyday skills together. Enter your email and download them straight away.
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- Best for
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- Age
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- Best for
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- Age
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- Best for
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- Age
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By the Growing Wise team · Last reviewed: 10 October 2026
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