Kid-Friendly Fridays: Every Day is Earth Day

Kids have a way of making everything more fun and that can include activities with the Earth in mind. Even things which might seem mundane can be made fun with the right attitude. So, even though Earth Day is only once a year, there are plenty of fun environmental activities for kids year round. Here’s a few ideas…

Composting

Worms and dirt are fun! Getting your kids involved with composting is a great way to have some fun and learn about natural processes. And it teaches kids that “garbage” can take on a new purpose. Here’s a great tip from the Green Guide:

As a science project, kids can plant fast growing seeds, like calendula or tomatoes, comparing the growth rate, health and size of the plants with and without compost. The America the Beautiful Fund distributes free seeds to school groups. Send a self-addressed, stamped envelope to 1511 K. Street, NW, Suite 611, Washington DC, 20005-6629, for an application.

Recycling

Recycling has so many benefits for the environment. It reduces waste that goes to landfills, saves energy and helps reduce pollution. Kids can get involved with recycling in lots of ways:

• The Imagination Factory at Kids at Art has lots of arts and crafts projects for kids that use reused or recycled materials.
• Kaboose has 6 Recycling Craft Ideas here.
• HGTV has an endless list of Recycling Craft ideas here, endless!
• And Recycle Works has a Kids Section with lots of great info, graphics and ideas for recycling materials.

Just a few ideas, got more? Share them with us in the comment section!

photo: School Kids Celebrating in Nepal (AP)