Celebrating Earth Day
Celebrating Earth Day!
Earth Day is celebrated every April 22nd in almost every country in the world! It is a special day to learn about our wonderful planet! It’s the one day we stop and say “Thank you earth for giving us clean water, fresh air, food and shelter. We promise to take care of you!”
Simple Ways to Explain Earth Day
The main reason for Earth Day is to remind us that we need to take care of our planet. Children who grow up respecting and caring for the natural world are more likely to continue as adults. Even small actions can have a big impact, like turning off the lights and faucets, recycling our garbage, using reusable water bottles and donating clothes. By doing these things we can show our children how to become earth heros!
Ways to Celebrate Earth Day with Young Children
Nature Walk & Scavenger Hunt: Collect items from nature like rocks, sticks and leaves.
Sensory Bin: Fill with sand, leaves, water, rocks and toy animals for exploration.
Planting: Plant a seed and help water it.
Reusable Bag Decorating: Decorate canvas bags with markers and paint for shopping.
Recycled Art: Make beautiful art from caps, lids, old cards and flyers.
Painting: Use blue and green paint to represent the earth.
Visit a Zoo: Learn about animals
Books to Read for Earth Day
Books are one of the best ways to learn about caring for our planet. From learning about the environment, caring for our wildlife, recycling and so much more. The simple text and visuals make it easy for children to understand, allowing them to have a deeper understanding.
The Earth Book by Todd Parr
A simple book that explains ways children can help protect the planet.
How the Crayons Saved the Earth by Monica Sweeney
The crayons work together in a fun creative way to help planet earth.
Earth Day, Birthday by Maureen Wright
A fun rhyming book that is sure to make you laugh. The animals learn the importance of looking after their homes.
It’s Earth Day by Mercer Mayer
Little Critter learns that little changes can make a difference to the environment.
The Pout-Pout Fish Cleans Up the Ocean by Deborah Diesen
Mr. Fish and his ocean friends have to decide how to deal with the big mess in the ocean.
Submitted By: Carol Lajoie EarlyON Facilitator
