While the children were enjoying our brief sunshiney days a worm was spotted on our sidewalk! The children had been observing worms in their delightfully cold and damp soil, but had not been aware that the odd worm gets a little off course and ends up in a rather precarious position, risking getting dried up by the sun.
At some point in our outside play time you can always find at least one child totting around a worm all the while being engrossed in another form of activity. Some children, like the child below just like to sit and observe.
While the child observed the worm, other children put forward a call to action! The worm was in danger, and all hands were required to save the little guy. The interesting part to me was that not one child picked up the worm and moved it to safety, but rather built little fences to corral the wriggly worm towards his destination!
It took a great deal of discussion and some organization. A few children noticed that the fences were not going to achieve the ultimate goal if one end was not open, so they were diligent to remind others of that need.
Of course with the sun beating down, the worm was just not moving fast enough. So a then the course of action switched to making a temporary covering for the worm while he made his way to the soil.
Through the process of teamwork, it appears that the worm was saved, the children we relieved to have done their small part. The amazing process of discovering all the while playing, was fulfilling and a joy to observe!
