In this episode of Kindergarten Cafe, I discuss the significance of Earth Day. I share how I incorporate Earth Day activities into my classroom to teach students about environmental awareness and taking action to care for the planet. From observing nature and cleaning up litter to planting and creating art projects with earth-friendly messages, I provide engaging and purposeful ideas for celebrating Earth Day with students.

In this episode I share:

• Importance of Teaching Environmental Awareness
• Classroom Activities for Earth Day
• Encouraging Action Through Creative Projects
• Earth Day Crowns and Stories

Resources Mentioned:

• Earth Day!

Earth Day Books:

There are lots of other books that are great for Earth Day activities. For your convenience I have them linked to my Amazon affiliate store.

•  The Earth Book by Todd Parr 
• Here We Are by Oliver Jeffers – it’s a little long but beautifully written.
• Earth Day Every Day by Lisa Bullard has some nice ideas for taking care of the earth.
• Jen Green series: – Why Should I Recycle? – Why Should I Protect Nature? – Why Should I Save Water? – Why Should I Save Energy?
• What Does It Mean to Be Green? By Rana DiOrio
• 10 Things I Can Do To Help My World by Melanie Walsh

There are also some great videos and songs your students will love!

• Harry Kindergarten – “We’re Going Green”
• Jack Hartmann “Recycle”
• GoNoodle (you need a free educator account to access this) has a Think About It mindfulness video on taking care of the earth.
• BrainPop Jr. (a paid resource) has a video called Reduce, Reuse, Recycle that would be perfect for Earth Day.

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Mentioned in this episode:

Caring Critters Books

Felipe the Feeling Frog: https://www.kindergartencafe.org/felipe/

Trixie the Thoughtful Turtle: https://www.kindergartencafe.org/trixie/