37+ Better Earth Day Activities For Kids

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April 22nd is Earth Day and what does that mean? This is the day where we focus on Mother Earth, environmental awareness, and importance of keeping planet earth protected. Earth Day is celebrated in the whole world as a way to focus on issues surrounding our environment.

Kids of all ages, especially young children, find it to be a great way of spending time with family members in doing hands-on activities. It’s a perfect time to talk about environmental issues that our future generations have to deal with. The climate change, the global warming, and so may Earth Day activities for kids can be created.

Fun Earth Day Activities For Kids

• Utilizing a green food color to create earth day crafts is also a better way or a fun way to create an art project. You can make green eggs as if it was like the Earth and decorate it as you wish.

• Paper Mache Earth with the use of a balloon can get very interesting in a child’s mind. I used to love making them as a child because not only does it get messy but it ‘s such a fun experiment to do.

• A recycling bin can be created with a plastic bag or cardboard boxes to gather all the recyclable materials. Our house recycles cans, bottles, and glass, so our kids are very aware of where each one goes. We take them to the recycling centers and usually we get some money for a quick snack or even a dessert.

• Searching through online resources and web browser to find out to create a healthier place of living is a great way to teach about natural environment. You can take virtual field trips through distance learning on sites like national wildlife federation that shows various video segment about endangered species and endangered animals is also different ways of learning and conquering the environmental wonders that children often have.

• Have you ever thought about having virtual activities through online games or through the use of mobile app? There are so many great sites like gov website or Earth Day that shows so many different aspects about the world we live in. Children The site has so much information in different languages and various events that are happening as well. Various apps and online games can be found through PBS, ABC Mouse,

• Earth Day painting with a paper plate. Have children decorate their version of Earth on a paper plate through the use of crayons and paint. Have them draw their pictures with crayons and paint over it with paint to see the special effects created with these two combinations.

• Tear art Earth is a fun and learning project that focuses on not only hand-eye coordination but enhance the fine motor skills too. Show case an image like this to the kids to duplicate with a tear art. Have them a draw a circular image for Earth, and utilize green and blue construction paper to tear and glue onto the circle to create their version of Earth.

• How about some Earth Day coloring books for your little ones? You can have fun coloring and you learn different things about Earth Day.

• Discussing all the food waste and kitchen waste on a daily basis is also important. Finding a fun way to through the use of materials like egg cartons, paper towels, and coffee filters can be engaging.

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Outdoor Earth Day Activities For Kids

• DIY Bird Feeder is something I’ve never been successful at but have attempted a few times. But you can’t leave out bird feeders when it comes to Earth Day activities.

• Science Experiments are a fun way to create and learn about this special day. One of the common experiments is the sink and float activity. Knowing that the Earth is made up of 71 percent water, creating an activity to compare and contrast the things that sink vs not sink. This experiment can also lead into ocean life and the discussion of how to save our polluted oceans.

• Nature Scavenger Hunt is one of the best way to enjoy an Earth day game. The best ideas is to gather a list of things to find such as: flower petals, pine cones, plastic bottles, and more. My kids personally love doing scavenger hunts because of the urgency it gives to find something first, but the search creates and adventure for them.

• Nature walk at a local park or national parks is a great opportunity for younger kids as well as older ones to engage in fun activities for Earth Day. Not only can you get a good exercise out of it, but the experience you gain from Mother Nature is something that is cherished by the kids. Exploring the land, structure, surroundings, plants, and animals can be part of the walk. Depending on where you go, the scale and the level of the things you see will vary. Sometimes, even taking a nature walk around your neighborhood help you discover so much about the Earth, through the eyes of your kids.

• Planting seeds is probably one of the most unforgettable Earth Day projects for many. You can go to your local Lowes or Home Depot and grab some seeds for really cheap. Planting them in your backyard is a great way. For me, I usually like to go for the avocado plant. (I currently have two near my kitchen window.) One of my go to projects is planting an avocado tree. The furthest we’ve gone is transferring it to an outdoor vase but eventually died from lack of tender loving care. We are taking another attempt at growing a couple to see how far we can go this time.

• Not as fun for younger kids (or maybe it can be ) but some enjoy doing some beach cleaning as a volunteer work. Especially for the high schoolers who still need some volunteer hours/experiences, this would a be a great way to help the environment and keep it clean.

Best Earth Day Books

Biscuit’s Earth Day Celebration

A great children’s story that introduces the importance of Earth Day and how to help take care of the world. Take a fun journey with Biscuit and the little girl on keeping the Earth clean through the use of basic materials.

I Love Earth – Touch and Feel Board Book Board

Geared more for our younger children, this touch and feel board book is a fun an interactive way for children to learn about things to do for environmental protection. It introduces environmental education and little things to do that can make a huge difference. It’s a great activity book or classroom activities to have on a school day. Creating small groups to conquer the curious minds of the natural wonders.

I Am Earth: An Earth Day Book for Kids

Understanding our natural resources and the natural world is what the book focuses on. It discusses the concepts about keeping this special planet protected and working together to keep it healthy and safe.

Earth! My First 4.54 Billion Years

This book takes on a first hand look at the Earth through the point of view from Earth! How awesome is it to learn about Earth through facts and information from Earth herself.

Save the Ocean 

Who says Earth Day has to be only about land? Why not saving the ocean life and all the oil spill that happens that creates a hazardous environment for our sea animals? Through the eyes of Agwe, the turtle, learn about how recycling and protection from plastic pollution can help save the Ocean today.

Earth Day, Birthday!

Spend Earth Day with Lion and his friends as they find their ways to recycle and preserve this Earth. The only problem is Monkey has to share his birthday with Earth Day. How do you think the friends work this problem out?

What Is Earth Day?

A fun learning experience for children to celebrate Earth Day by utilizing various ideas in the book to create a way to take care of the planet.

Let’s Save Earth

What are some ways to help save Earth from all the pollution? With superheroes in charge, watch how they take upon creating a better habitat for animals as well.

Earth Day Coloring Book for Kids: Earth Day Educational Drawing Book for Preschoolers

How fun is it to use a coloring book to learn about Earth, planting trees, nature, recycling, and everything about Earth Day?

My First Book of Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle

Kids can learn about the three Rs that play a huge part in keeping our Earth clean and save.

Small changes to help this day of celebration can make a difference. Animal visits or participating in environmental organization is a great way too. Earth Day activities for kids can be created with so much emphasis on the kids interest.

What’s important in saving our planet is the steps that we teach our children to take. Little things go a long way, so it can start small.