Earth Day is an excellent reminder for all of us to take some time to explicitly teach our students and kiddos at home about being good caretakers of our planet and learning about ways to be more mindful about energy consumption, reusing items instead of just throwing them out, and, of course, recycling. More than that, this is a great time to remind our little ones that we share this planet with many other people and animals and must keep it healthy so all can thrive. The Earth Day preschool activities in this list include Earth Day crafts, Earth Day lessons for circle time, and fun interactive games, too.
Learn About Recycling with these Earth Day Preschool Activities
Clean up the ocean circle time lesson
Recycling Depot Sorting
Teach about recycling by using scrap paper and trash to make a huge rainbow mural!
Use recycled materials for fun loose parts play!
Recycling or Garbage?
Appreciate Nature & Wildlife with these Earth Day Lessons
Color Hunt Outside – learn to appreciate the beauty of nature.
Nature Walk & Count – a little math for good measure!
Use flowers instead of paint for art!
Make a Nature Collage
Make bird feeders with birdseed or with cereal.
Go on a listening walk!
Crafts & Art Projects That Use Recycled Materials
Recycled Earth – Use up your scrap paper and cardboard from shipping boxes!
Recycled Paper Hearts – these are perfect for Earth Day or Mother’s Day!
Use recycled materials as tools for art !
Make flowers from toilet paper rolls! Find more paper roll crafts here.
Milk Carton Bird Feeder – This earth-friendly craft is a fun way to encourage bird watching.
Recycled Earth Craft – Use recyclables to make this fun craft and learn about the world too!
Egg Carton Caterpillar – Eggs are so expensive so get the most out of them with this craft! Find more bug crafts here.
Want more recycled arts and crafts? Check out this list of 75 Recycled Art Projects!
Need some great books that match these Earth Day Preschool Activities?
Find great Earth Day Books for Preschoolers here!
Want more great everyday preschool activities?
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