April is Earth Month in Canada (April 22 is Earth Day!)~~~
I find that this is a great opportunity to meet those remaining socials outcomes that are perhaps not completed by a traditional socials curriculum. Each grade has some form of environmental awareness learning outcome that can be met by the many events held for Earth Day in each community. Along with the specific recycling and environmental responsibility learning outcomes, there are also learning outcomes that can be met indirectly through these activities.
In many communities there are activities organized to celebrate Earth Day. Some towns have community clean up days, recycling activities, and contests. Be sure to check in with your Chamber of Commerce or City Hall to make sure you don’t miss out on the local events!
I find that this is a great opportunity to meet those remaining socials outcomes that are perhaps not completed by a traditional socials curriculum. Each grade has some form of environmental awareness learning outcome that can be met by the many events held for Earth Day in each community. Along with the specific recycling and environmental responsibility learning outcomes, there are also learning outcomes that can be met indirectly through these activities.
In many communities there are activities organized to celebrate Earth Day. Some towns have community clean up days, recycling activities, and contests. Be sure to check in with your Chamber of Commerce or City Hall to make sure you don’t miss out on the local events!
Here are some other great ideas:
Be car-free. Walk or bike to activities if you can — not only is it good for the body, it's good for the environment too!
Make a bird feeder or house. Use a milk carton, a large water or soda bottle, or a pine cone.
Create recycling bins. Cut out pictures of plastic bottles, paper, and aluminum cans and glue them to the bins. Practice sorting together!
Make positive promises. Fill a journal with resolutions for how your family can help the earth. Decorate it with photographs, poems, and pictures.
Grow something. Plant a seed, sprout, flower, or tree in a pot, garden, or backyard. Find more gardening activities here.
Spread the love. Make and decorate Earth Day cards using recycled materials. Include an Earth Day celebration tip, and send them to friends and family.
Be car-free. Walk or bike to activities if you can — not only is it good for the body, it's good for the environment too!
Make a bird feeder or house. Use a milk carton, a large water or soda bottle, or a pine cone.
Create recycling bins. Cut out pictures of plastic bottles, paper, and aluminum cans and glue them to the bins. Practice sorting together!
Make positive promises. Fill a journal with resolutions for how your family can help the earth. Decorate it with photographs, poems, and pictures.
Grow something. Plant a seed, sprout, flower, or tree in a pot, garden, or backyard. Find more gardening activities here.
Spread the love. Make and decorate Earth Day cards using recycled materials. Include an Earth Day celebration tip, and send them to friends and family.
There are also many different online activities and resources that can help you celebrate Earth Day. Here are some links to get you started:
EcoKids Earth Day Canada: https://ecokids.ca/take-action
Education World Earth Day Lesson Plans: http://www.educationworld.com/holidays/archives/earthday.shtml
Activity Village: http://www.activityvillage.co.uk/earth-day
Scholastic: http://www.scholastic.com/parents/resources/article/parent-child/earth-day-how-to-get-kids-involved
50 Earth Day Activities for Kids: http://tinkerlab.com/fifty-earth-day-activities/
EcoKids Earth Day Canada: https://ecokids.ca/take-action
Education World Earth Day Lesson Plans: http://www.educationworld.com/holidays/archives/earthday.shtml
Activity Village: http://www.activityvillage.co.uk/earth-day
Scholastic: http://www.scholastic.com/parents/resources/article/parent-child/earth-day-how-to-get-kids-involved
50 Earth Day Activities for Kids: http://tinkerlab.com/fifty-earth-day-activities/