Just in case you did not know Earth Day is April 22nd. Here are some fun ideas to help you learn about our planet and help make a difference. You can also check state parks and your local city recreation department for activities and ways to celebrate.
Oh how I LOVE pinterest (here is Denschool’s new pinterest account)
pinterest board) and check out these fun ideas:
Earth Day Glyph and other ideas
Awesome – this site even includes great books to read for Earth Day
This amazing site has a list of links and a bunch of great activities – a must see!
24 Hour Trash Task – great educational activity
Links for 20 Earth Day crafts and activities
Cute ideas about recycling and this adorable craft
Huge list of worksheets about recycling
Make a playdough earth – how awesome is that??
And don’t forget the treats – how about this earth cake or rice crispy treats?
If that is not enough then here are some additional links to help you find that special something you are looking for. In my family we LOVE any excuse to party and celebrate so let’s all celebrate this amazing planet we all enjoy daily.
History of Earth Day
Funschool has onlines games, puzzles, coloring pages and crafts
Picnic for the Planet event
DLTK’s site always has great crafts, activities and coloring pages
Helpful Hints for Planet Earth
Kids for Saving the Earth -great site for kids with music, worksheets, tons of programs and information
Family Fun has some great recipes, outdoor games, printables and coloring pages
Green Tips from National Geographic
Thanks for the great roundup, I need some Earth Day inspiration. I’m following you on Pinterest now too!
Those are such great ideas and so much fun! I can’t wait for a Pinteresting Earth Day!
I’m all about scavenger hunts! An earth day hunt would be so much fun.
An Earth Day scavenger hunt is such a good idea!!!