Composting

Composting is like cooking, but instead of making food, we make dirt! We start with things like leftover food scraps, leaves, and twigs. These things are called "organic matter" because they were once alive.

Just like how we need food to get energy, composting needs food too. But instead of eating, composting needs heat and moisture. We mix all the organic matter together in a special container or pile, and then we give it water and keep it warm.

This is where the magic happens! Tiny creatures called microbes start eating the organic matter and breaking it down into tiny pieces. It's like they're chewing the food for us!

As the microbes eat the organic matter, they give off heat, which is why we need to keep the compost warm. Over time, the organic matter turns into dirt that is very rich in nutrients. This compost can be used to help plants grow big and strong!

So basically, composting is a way to turn leftovers and yard waste into dirt that helps other plants grow. It's like cooking, but for dirt!