20 Simple Earth Day Activities for Families
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The Earth is what we all have in common.
Wendell berry
Earth Day is an annual celebration that occurs on April 22 each year. We celebrate the achievements of the environmental movement and recognize the need to protect and preserve our wonderful planet.
My family began to celebrate Earth Day when my oldest was a preschooler and in that phase of our life, simplicity was best. We crafted and did activities that were simple for her age. I also began to teach her the value of cleaning up the roadside in our neighborhood. I have continued this tradition with my other children and would like to think that it is helping to raise them with a love and respect for our Earth.
Many families participate in community efforts to clean up natural places in their area. Other families will choose to celebrate solo and might find activities to do at home. If you are looking for simple crafts and activities to celebrate the occasion and possibly sneak in learning a few skills, look no further than these 20 simple Earth Day activities for families.
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20 Simple Earth Day Activities for Families
Outdoor
1.Reuse paper cups by starting seeds in them by Green thumb Gardener.
2. Go for a walk in Nature and simply enjoy it’s beauty.
3. Pick up trash in your yard/ neighborhood.
4. Make a bird feeder with recyclables by Non-Toy Gifts.
5. Visit your local Farmer’s Market and shop local.
6. Go on an adventure and explore a new natural place in your area by Borealis Mom.
7. Make upcycled Garden Markers for your garden by Sadie Seasongoods.
8. Create a budget friendly, simple fairy garden by Graceful Little Honeybee.
9. Build a birdhouse from up-cycled and repurposed material by The Very Best Top 10.
10. Go on an Earth Day Scavenger Hunt by Primary Playground.
11. Sit outside and Bird watch. How many birds do you see? How many can you identify?
12. Cook your meal and enjoy it outdoors to deeply connect with nature.
13. Begin your Spring Garden projects.
Indoors
14. Include an Earth Day STEM project in your home school routine by The Home school Resource Room.
15. Read books about Earth Day and Conservation.
16. Collect natural materials outside and decorate your home.
17. Throw a mini Earth day party and celebrate!
18. Make one swap to a reusable product like reusable water bottles!
19.Make Earth Day seed bombs and use them by How We Play and Learn.
20. Make an Earth Day recipe, like cookies or cupcakes, and enjoy for a sweet treat by Holiday Vault.
However you decide to celebrate this day, I hope that it inspires you to live more consciously of the Earth. Keeping it fun and simple is definitely best for young children. I made sure to list activities that are great for younger and older children alike. It is my wish for you to enjoy this day, make an impact in the lives of your children, and most importantly to have fun!
