Earth Day is just around the corner, and it’s no secret we love being outdoors whenever possible. Whether, it is playing in the woods, gardening, or hanging by the lake. Therefore, it only seems natural to want to dedicate a day to honoring, preserving, and learning about the Earth.
Looking for some fun hands on activities or Earth Day snacks for the kids? I’m rounding up some of our homestead favorites, and sharing a bit of our Earth Day celebration with you.
Earth Day Crafts, Food, and Fun
Earth Day Collages
The kids had a lot of fun gathering old magazine, paper scraps, and tissue paper to create their interpretive Earth collages.
Draw a circle in the middle of an 8×11 sheet of paper or larger (I believe ours was 8×13)
Cut and/or rip paper in squares (hues of blues, greens, and yellows preferred)
Glue squares (hues of blue, green, and yellows) of paper onto the circle, and if desired glue a darker (black or brown) around the outside perimeter representing the earth’s atmosphere. {Note: this also really helps the earth “pop” on the paper}
Typically when the kids are doing a hands on project I try to read aloud (provided it’s a project they can do somewhat independently). – this week we enjoyed reading The Magic School House: Inside the Earth while completing our masterpieces.
Earth Day Dirt Cups
We all know it is true – the way to their brains is through their stomachs. I’m not going to lie, I’m happier when I’m fed too – these dirt cups aren’t just for kids!
FREE Earth Day Word Search Printable
Learning about Earth Day just became fun with this Free Word Search! (and, Word Search Answer Key)
Kids can learn about Earth Day, have fun, and practice their spelling skills with this FREE Earth Day word search. Be sure and check out Education.com for more spelling resources and printables just like this.
Earth Day Treasure Hunt
We haven’t had a chance to do this super cute treasure hunt for kids via No Wooden Spoon, but hope to do so in the week ahead. (As soon as Mother Nature decides to let go of Winter that is.)
Be sure to follow along with all of our nature exploring on IG @myhappyhomestead.
Earth Day Writing Prompts
Do you have a reluctant writer in your house too?
Short little writing prompts are a life savor in our house – be sure to snag your free Earth Day printable writing prompt HERE. And, for my super-duper reluctant writers, our boogie boards have been the “cure” to the tears crying over dotted paper lines.
Wishing you all a wonderful Earth Day filled with crafts, creations, and delicious treats.
For it is when we take the time to look deep in nature we truly begin to understand everything around us a little bit better. ~Albert Einstein.
Blessings,
Jenny
