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    Home » Play and Fun

    12 Earth Day Activities for Kids

    Modified: Nov 18, 2022 · Published: Mar 21, 2016 by Vicky · This post may contain affiliate links · 1 Comment

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    These 12 Earth Day Activities for Kids will engage your children and help them learn about ways they can care for the planet. I love spring activities for kids that teach and serve a purpose.

    With Earth Day around the corner, I have been looking for some inspiration to help teach the kids about caring for the earth. An easy place to start is by reusing and repurposing items we already have at home.Be sure to also check out our Kid-Made Bird Seed Wreath.

    12 Earth Day Activities for Kids - Get the kids involved in reducing, reusing and recycling in fun, hands-on ways!

    After you do some of these activities, snuggle up with your child with some of our favorite books about the Earth such as The Earth Book,  I Can Save the Earth, and Earth Day Hooray.

    12 Earth Day Activities for Kids

    Didgeridoo Craft for Kids from Mess for Less- Learn how to make this traditional Australian instruments with recycled objects.

    DIY Recycled Raisin Box Puzzle from Tot Schooling - If your kids eat a lot of raisins, they will love this simple craft!

    Cardboard City from Lemon Lime Adventures - So much learning goes into this project. Kids will having building an entire city with recycled boxes and cardboard.

    Egg Carton Sculptures from There's Just One Mommy - You will never throw out another egg carton again after checking out these adorable sculptures.

    Planet Earth Sensory Bin from  Little Bins for Little Hands - Kids will get an appreciation for the earth with this hands on activity.

    An Earth Day Craft from Twig and Toadstool - Learn how kids can make a beautiful votive that looks like planet earth.

    10 Ways we ReUse, RePurpose and Recycle from Little Bins for Little Hands - So many ways that kids can help go green!

    Papier Mache Globe from Parenting Chaos - Kids will have so much fun making this globe and learning about different regions.

    Upcycled Plastic Suncatchers from Books and Giggles - What a great way to reuse plastic. Includes a free template!

    Earth Day Pollution Unit from Every Star is Different- Teach kids about the effects of pollution with these activities.

    Recycled Art Projects for Kids - Cardboard Castles from Fun-a-Day- I love how creative kids can get with some recycled items.

    Composting with Kids from Mums Make Lists - Think you can't get kids involved in composting? Think again.

    If you're interested in more planet friendly activities for little ones, you'll love Green Kid Crafts, the earth-friendly monthly craft subscription box for kids that promotes creativity while teaching kids love and respect for the environment.

     If you liked these Earth Day Activities for Kids, you'll love:

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    Earth Day Activity

    If you are looking for more fun activities for kids, check out Green Kid Crafts, an earth friendly monthly craft subscription box for kids that sparks creativity while teaching kids a respect and love for the environment. These boxes are themed and each month will be filled with fun projects and creative activities than can be enjoyed by kids from ages 3-10.

    Since Green Kid Crafts is an earth friendly company, they use sustainable, safe materials in all of their products. They also give a portion from each sale to environmental non-profits. Learn more about a monthly subscription of fun!

     

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    1. Every Star Is Different says

      April 25, 2014 at 7:26 pm

      Thank you so much for featuring me again on your blog! I'm so flattered!

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    Vicky from Mess for Less

    I'm Vicky, the founder of Mess For Less, which I started in 2011 to share easy, family-friendly recipes. With over a decade of experience as a home chef and recipe developer, I love creating meals that bring people together. I also design play and learning activities for kids, using my background as a former teacher with a Master’s degree in education. Learn more about me.

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