It’s a great big world out there and there’s no better time to teach kids about environmentalism and inspire a love of caring for our planet than on Earth Day. After April 22nd, it’s important to kids learning about the planet and ways they can protect it but for parents who struggle to get their…
Earth Day
Family Friendly Earth Day Activities
Each year Earth Day raises our consciousness and provides an opportunity for us to teach our kids about the planet we live on, the need for conserving precious resources, developing an appreciation for nature, and helping them understand their role in protecting the planet. Even though it is only one day out of the year,…
Unplug and Get Outside for Earth Day
If you’re tired of hearing the words “I’m bored,” unplug and get outside this weekend! According to a new report from the National Wildlife Federation, letting kids get dirty is actually good for them. “The Dirt on Dirt: How Getting Dirty Outdoors Benefits Kids” contains statistics stating that children who spend the better part of…
Reinforce Green with Shows & Movies with Earth Friendly Themes (w. giveaway)
I am a firm believer in fresh air and outside time but if you have a television, chances are your child enjoys watching the tube so why not sneak in positive messages about treating our Earth right for our future eco-warriors by learning and watching together. A great new kid-friendly eco-friendly DVD called He’s Got…
Earth Day Giveaway: EcoFriendly T-Mobile MOTO w233 Renew and Mobilize Campaign
In honor of Earth Day, I’m giving away a newly released MOTO w233 Renew courtesy of T-Mobile who just kicked off a new campaign called Mobilize that helps customers keep the planet a little greener. MOTO w233 Renew is the world’s first mobile phone made using plastics comprised of recycled water bottles. Called the phone…
Websites of the Week: Best Earth Day Websites for Kids
Image from NASA and the National Space Science Data Center (NSSDC) Did you know that when surveyed about the environment at home, in their communities, and around the world kids said: 48% of kids said that “global climate change” is the most important environmental issue facing the world today, followed by “energy resources” at 19%,…
