In Graveson, Willy becomes the ambassador for eco-friendly habits

Here's a brilliant way to raise awareness among little ones… and grown-ups too! At Sainte-Jeanne-d'Arc school in Graveson, one class has made Willy its mascot and its ambassador for eco-friendly habits.

A WORMbox in the classroom

Little Willy brought a WORMbox wormery into the classroom. The pupils take turns looking after it: they feed it, watch the worms and see their waste turn into fertile soil.

Willy spends weekends with families

Every weekend, the Willy soft toy goes home with a different family. There, he gathers ideas about what everyone does at home, in their own way: making compost, switching off unnecessary lights, sorting their waste… Back in the classroom, Willy has plenty to tell!

A message from the class

The pupils sent us a little note: "So thank you, Willy, you really help us, everyone knows him at our school and we love him!" And they add, with a touch of humour, that some mums were relieved to discover that the weekend Willy was the soft toy… and not a real earthworm in the school bag!

Fancy starting a project?

Thank you to Sophie C. for this lovely project and her photos. Are you a teacher or a parent? Discover our ideas for introducing children to vermicomposting, and our Willy soft toy, perfect for accompanying a class project.

Products mentioned

Willy the worm plush toyThe mascot for kids and grown-ups, a full 28.9 in (73.5 cm) long!$13.87 €12.42

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