Wiggling into Science: Exploring Earthworms in Early Childhood Classrooms

“Wiggling into Science: Exploring Earthworms in Early Childhood Classrooms” is a professional development session focused on introducing preschool educators to hands-on, inquiry-based science using earthworms as a central topic. The session will explore how everyday natural materials and living creatures can spark curiosity, observation, and early scientific thinking in young children. Through practical examples and activities, educators will learn how to create and facilitate engaging, developmentally appropriate activities that connect children to nature and foundational science concepts.