How a Homeschool Mom: Is Observing Earth Day

As a homeschool family, we try to learn about, celebrate, and observe any and all holidays. Whether it be National Chocolate Ice Cream Day, St. Patrick’s Day, or Earth Day, we take a few moments to learn of each holiday’s history and find a few fun ways to incorporate these occasions into our day.

What is Earth Day and when is it observed?
   According to earthday.org Earth Day is:

Every year on April 22Nd, Earth Day marks the anniversary of the birth of the modern environmental movement.

beginning in 1970, earth day gave a voice to an emerging public consciousness about the state of our planet 

Here are five free and easy ways our family will be learning about and observing Earth Day:

1. We’ll start by learning a bit about the history of Earth Day by checking out a few of these resources:
   • Read about the history of Earth Day with National Geographic Kids
   • Read and discuss Earth Day with resources from National Geographic
2. Next, we’ll read a book or watch a short video or two. Here are links to a few good ones:
   • Earth Day Facts For Kids Video
   • Earth Day history video and how we can make a difference
   • The Giving Tree- book read aloud
   • It’s Earth Day – a Critter book read aloud
   • Earth Day, Every Day – book read aloud
3. Play a game:
   • Practice sorting recyclable items with a video game at berecycled.org
4. Use our creativity to make a craft or project. Here are a few ideas:
   • Make your own paper
   • Recycle plastic egg cartons to make a fun necklace or keychain 
   • Make and distribute native seed bombs
5. Then we’ll get outside and go for a walk, do a scavenger hunt, or plant a tree!
   • Check out these Get Outside Challenges from National Geographic Kids

How is your family honoring Earth Day?
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