Earth Day, April 22nd, is often a day that
families look forward to every year. Earth day is the perfect time for parents
to teach their kids about the circle of life and the impact they have on the
planet. Most families, then, will want to spend a majority of their days outside.
However, spending the day outside enjoying nature may not
always be an option for some families. Bad weather or other issues can mean
that the family needs to spend the day inside. Even so, there are a lot of
great ways to celebrate the holiday. Here are some indoor Earth Day activities
for kids.
Watch an educational
TV series
Rainy, gloomy days were made for watching TV. Families can
get together with service from www.directspecials.com
to find a show that can educate and entertain everyone on the importance of
living an eco-friendly life. This is a great way to show kids some aspects of
the earth’s cycle that they may not be able to see any other way.
Build an indoor
garden
Planting a tree or other plant is a common Earth Day
tradition for many people. Even when planting something outside is not an
option, families can still plant something new inside the house. Having an
indoor garden with plants like herbs or simple flowers can be a great way to
maintain an eco-friendly lifestyle all year long.
Make some
eco-friendly meals
Meal prep is a great practice for families who want to
create less waste. However, meal prep is time consuming and most families find
it easier to just buy the packaged items. Parents can help their kids make some
items that will help them make packing a lunch much easier every day, creating
less waste.
Make a model of the
earth
This is a fun Earth Day craft that everyone in the family
can enjoy. Use paper Mache or newspapers to construct a model of the earth and
explain the processes it goes through every day to the children. Kids can have
find finding the different countries and decorating their craft.
Find an online Earth
Day newsletter
There is a lot of new information out there every year that
can be both informative and fun. Parents can find an online newsletter
that highlights what new information has come to light and give kids some new
information as well. Some newsletters will even have games for kids to play
online.
Make some crafts to
use on the next sunny day
Crafts are a great rainy day activity any day of the year.
Parents can find some crafts that can help kids protect their planet and learn
more about the plants and animals surrounding them. Some examples include bird
feeders, rain catchers and wind chimes. Kids can make their creations today and
hang them outside when the weather is nice. Kids can even track their crafts
all summer to see what impact they can have on the earth.
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