Earth Day is celebrated annually on April 22nd to demonstrate support for environmental protection. This is a great time to start teaching young children about the importance of preserving our environment and the planet we live on! In this blog, we’ll give you a few fun activity ideas that can help you introduce Earth Day to your little ones!
Birdseed Ornaments
Taking care of animals is a part of caring for the environment. A realistic way for a lot of people to take care of animals in their local environment is by feeding birds! Creating birdseed ornaments is a fun way to get your child really involved in the process. While you’re making your birdseed ornaments, you can spend some time talking to your child about different types of birds and how they make nests!
Earth Day Music
Music is a great method for educating children on important topics. Songs make learning fun and engaging, and enhance memory and language skills through rhythm, repetition, and activating multiple regions of the brain. The Kiboomers have a fun song that can help you teach your little one about Earth Day.
Nature Scavenger Walk
A great way to celebrate Earth Day is to take your child on a walk to help them learn more about the world around them. Create a checklist of items for your child to point out to you such as leaves, mushrooms, bugs, and different types of flowers.
Sensory Bottles
Sensory bottles are a fun activity that your little ones can keep on enjoying! Little Bins For Little Hands has some fun sensory bottle ideas for celebrating Earth Day! While making these sensory bottles, you can talk to your child about the themes of the bottles you’re making!
Science Experiment
For any little ones that already have a love for science, you can try doing a Fizzy Earth Day Science Experiment. This experiment can help teach basic science concepts while giving you an opportunity to discuss Earth Day and the planet with your child!