I recently did a composting presentation for three classrooms at my school: grade 1/2, grade 3, and preschool. As part of the presentation, the kids examined my compost from home with magnifying glasses. They freely and enthusiastically scooped up worms, millipedes, woodbugs, and any other goodies they could find.
This is important- this fearlessness keeps them in touch with nature. If they establish an early connection with nature, then the next generation will revere it and preserve it.
I am saddened and frustrated by the amount of people my age afraid of insects, spiders, and just plain old dirt. But that is life. Real life.
Let's keep in touch with it.
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