Compost Stew
(PK-2nd)
cOMPOST sTEW
Recommended for PK thru 2nd
Covers Ohio Learning Standards:
K.PS.1 K.SS.7
1.SS.8
2.SS.7 2.SS.10
Resource Guide
Learn more about Compost. This guide includes book recommendations, a challenge, short videos and more to help you Do the Rot Thing!
Compost Stew Resource Page_sm.pdfWorksheet
Download this Activity Sheet to practice what you learned. Color in this sheet and test your compost knowledge!
Compost Worksheet.pdfbook recommendations
All KCB's environmental literacy recommendations are available through the Hamilton County Public Library, through this easily searchable list available at this link.
By Leslie Bullon
Available in Book
Ages 6-9
By Dr. Jackie Stroud
Available in Book
Ages 5-8
By Esther Porter
Available in eBook, Book
Ages 4-8
By Wendy Pfeffer
Available in Book
Ages 5-8
By David M Schwartz
Available in Book
Ages 5-7
By Vita Jimenez
Available in eBook
Ages 5-8
By Robin Koontz
Available in eBook, Book
Ages 6-9
Short Videos
Crash Course Kids: The Dirt on Decomposers
Sci-Show Kids: Make the Most of Compost
Sci-Show Kids: How Compost is Made
PBS Kids: Making a Homemade Composter
60-Day Worm Farm Time-Lapse
TED-Ed: Vermicomposting
Partner RESOURCES
Civic Garden Center
Check out their Green Learning Station webpage to learn more about composting & other STEM activities.
Cincinnati Parks
The Explore Nature! programming from Cincinnati Parks offers school visits and field trips in many topics.