Spring 14: Diary of a Worm

I love Doreen Cronin's Diary stories! They were always a favorite of my students as well. In this adorable tale, readers get to head below the dirt to see the comical, make-believe life of a worm. What's your favorite day in this story? I love when the worm stands in line all day to say hello to the 600 ants and when he eats his own homework. 

Book: Diary of a Worm by Doreen Cronin

Ages: 4-8

Topics:  worms

YouTube Video

Worksheets and Activities

W is for… Packet Learning with Mrs. Parker (You have to sign up to get this packet, but it’s definitely worth it. It has free reading, writing, and math activities).

Activity Packet from Pitner’s Potpourri (includes sequencing, cause/effect, etc.) 

Sequencing/Timeline Activity by Sub Hub

Worm Packet by First Grade Blue Skies (again, this is all Earth worm related. There are tons of activities. My favorite one is the comparison of Earth worms to people).

Scholastic’s Lesson Plan

Worm Anatomy from Fun for First

Speech Bubble and Quotation Marks Worksheet by Wise Owl Factory (Earth worms but would work well with the story)

Crafts

Macaroni Necklace Craft by Crayon Freckles

Earth Worm Puppet from Craftbits

Worm Coloring Pages from Coloring Pages for Kids

Squishy Worm Paintings by Lessons Learnt  

Food Crafts

Unfortunately, there are not many worm food crafts around (hm… wonder why :)). So they’re the same as Are you Ready to Play Outside?

Dirt Cups from Kids Activities Blog

Jell-O Worms from the Mama Bee from the Hive

Worm Ice from Martha Stewart (great to add to water or juice)