Earth Day occurs on April 22nd every year. It is a fun holiday when everyone takes a look at the Earth and thinks about what can be done to enjoy it and keep it safe. On that day, many people practice recycling in their communities. They often get together and have activities to beautify and clean up the neighborhood.
There are a lot of fun activities you and your children can do together on Earth Day. Making an Earth Day crown is a fun activity for preschoolers and toddlers. They can wear the crown as they participate in Earth Day activities.
While making this crown, discuss with the child why it is important to protect the animals and plants on Earth and ways that she can do that. Encourage children to do simple things like picking up trash or using a regular glass instead of a disposable paper cup.
Make an Earth Day Crown
Here's what you need:
- construction paper or card stock in assorted colors including green brown and blue
- scissors
- glue
- stapler
Here's what you do:
- Cut green construction paper approximately 8 3/4 x 24 inches long. Trim one long side of the strip of green paper with triangles to resemble a crown.
- Now cut out flowers, butterflies, trees, fish, clouds, rain, birds in any other animals or plants from nature you would like from different colored construction paper. Glue these
- onto the points of the crown and let them dry.
- Once these are completely dry wrap the crown around the child's head and adjust to fit. Staple the edge of the crown together.Now the crown is ready to wear.
More Fun Earth Day Activities
Go through your house with your child and make a list of things you normally throw away. Think of ways you can reuse these items. For example, Styrofoam meat trays can be washed and used for various crafts. Containers with lids can be washed and reuse to store items in. Laundry detergent bottles can be cut into the shape of a scooping used for shuffles to play in the sand at the beach or in the bathtub.
- Make a recycle box for your crafts. In the box put pieces of ribbon, old greeting cards, fabric scraps, yarn and things like seashells. Use these items when you want to make a craft project.
- Make a list with your child of things you can do to save the Earth.
- Plan a simple projects such as planting flowers in your neighborhood. Walk around your neighborhood and pick up trash but be sure to wear gloves to protect you hands.
These simple ideas will teach your child at an early age the importance of protecting our Earth.
