Recycling or trading books constitutes the “in thing” for Earth Day in one of the schools where I substitute teach.  The youngsters and teachers bring  used books to the school where they are sorted by grade level.
Then each child can select a book or books to take home, the number depending on how many are received in each age group.   This is one way to recycle books and provide great reading for youngsters and teachers.
What other activities are you involved in for Earth Day…as parents,  a family, home schooling parents, or at your school?

Love your Mother – Mother Earth that is! With Earth Day just a few days away, I have compiled some great resources, activity ideas and videos to help you and your kids get involved, give back to Mother Earth, and make some changes all year long.
The #1 way to educate and inspire kids is by setting an example ourselves. By making conservation and environmental issues part of our daily lives, kids will naturally learn. However, there are plenty of great resources on the web to help make this process even more fun!

Going Green: A Kid’s Handbook to Saving the Planet …read more