Use this collection of resources to find out how to compost, why it is so important to do and what amazing creatures enable composting to happen.
4 - 6 Years
- This brilliant Making Compost in Schools booklet produced by our partner Garden Organic covers every aspect of composting in schools from choosing the right bin to getting the community involved.
- If you don't have school grounds or a garden then this Compost Bottles resource is a straightforward activity that gives children the chance to see how organic matter breaks down over time.
- Use this Compost Activity Sheet to help children learn what can and can't be put in the composting bin.
7- 10 Years
- Learn all about how good composting is for the environment with this Composting for Kids film and quiz produced by Garden Organic.
- The materials in this Crazy Compost resource produced by our Partner One Seed Forward take teachers through composting – understanding the process and learning what can be used to make it.
- Food Waste provides an excellent topic for classroom activities and information from a variety of differing viewpoints which will help pupils reach their own conclusions about this complex issue.
11 - 16 years
- The activities in this Global Climate Change - Food Waste booklet by LEAF Education are designed to help introduce students to sustainable food production and how farmers can utilise excess farm produce.
- Learn about the complex food web within compost with this Compost Creature Identification resource by Garden Organic and help identify the different species that help to break down organic matter.
- This Climate Change - What Can We Do to Help? booklet by LEAF highlights small changes that consumers can make to help in tackling climate change .
