Celebrate Earth Day with these fun activities for kids! From nature crafts to eco-friendly games, these activities teach little ones how to care for the planet while having a blast.
These Earth Day Lego mats turn a bin of building bricks into an Earth Day lesson. Kids build 10 pictures, like the Earth, a leaf, a recycle sign and a watering can, right on top of the mat. Each mat also has kids tally the bricks they used and trace and write the word, so … Read more
These Earth Day directed drawings and writing prompts help kids draw the Earth, a tree, a recycle sign and more, one easy step at a time, then write about what they drew. With 30 writing prompts about recycling, saving water and protecting animals, it’s an easy way to get kids thinking about the planet while … Read more
Seed bombs are little balls of paper pulp and seeds that kids can plant and watch grow. They’re a fun, hands-on Earth Day project. They reuse paper scraps, sneak in some plant science and give kids a reason to get outside. Ages 3 and up Time 45 minutes plus drying Uses Recycled paper Season Spring … Read more
Are you ready to celebrate our wonderful planet with your little ones this Earth Day? One of the best ways to teach kids about taking care of the Earth is through reading. That’s right, books can be powerful tools in educating children about the importance of being environmentally conscious. But with so many books out … Read more
This Lorax paper plate craft is a handprint keepsake with a message. A traced handprint becomes the Lorax’s famous yellow mustache, and it opens up an easy, kid-sized conversation about taking care of the planet. It’s a great pick for Dr. Seuss week, Earth Day, or any time you read The Lorax together. Ages 3 … Read more