Earth Day is coming up soon, and it's a perfect time to plan Earth Day crafts for kids. While Earth Day had its inception back on April 22, 1970, there is still a lot of work to be done. The sooner that the younger generations learn how to care for the Earth, the better off we will all be.
As you know, Earth Day is all about bringing awareness to the practices that are hurting the Earth and showing us how we can all be kinder to our planet in small and large ways.
While preparing for these Earth Day activities, also remember that you are not the only teacher in the room. Your kids have knowledge about things like climate chage that they can use to influence and motivate their peers — and their parents.
Shyla Raghav, Vice President of climate change at Conservation International, shared her thoughts on learning from our children. “Children have joined together to form an international youth climate movement, organizing massive protests, online climate campaigns and social media strikes,” Raghav noted. “Being open to what your child has to say about the climate movement will help build a more inclusive and sustainable world for them to grow up in.”
These crafts and activities will help kids get involved in the practical ways we can better treat the Earth
Earth Day arts and crafts: What to make?
Get the older kids involved: Earth Day activities for kids
Create fun and easy activities that your kids that can take part in on Earth Day.
Community clean-up
Across the nation, there will be community clean-ups occurring on Earth Day. Find a local clean-up and have a enjoy the time beautifying your neighborhood with your kid.
Plant a tree
A lovely family project can begin right in your backyard. Have your kids decide on a tree to plant and enjoy the planting process together.
Last year, mom Leah Garcia had to find a way to celebrate Earth Day despite the restrictions of the pandemic, but it's an activity that can be done anytime. “This year, thanks to the pandemic, we’ll quietly plant a new tree and have a naming contest for the kids,” she previously told Mom.com.
Plant pollinator-friendly flowers
Help out the bee population! Plant flowers that are nourishing for the bees. Talk with your child about the declining bee population and its effect on the planet.
Build a wind chime
Find materials around the house and create a whindchime out of upcycled materials like the one found in the video.
Make a bird feeder
Bird feeders can be made out of a variety of household materials. Have your kid choose the type of feeder that they want to make and follow the tutorial on how to put it together.
