63 Earth Day Family Activities and Projects
Are you looking for fun and educational activities for kids to celebrate our planet? Look no further than these Earth Day crafts for kids! We have an amazing list of 63 different ideas that are a unique and engaging way to celebrate the environment. These ideas are perfect for kids of all ages.
Not only do these activities for kids allow young learners to get creative, but they also teach important lessons about sustainability and the impact of human behavior on the planet. With so many options to choose from, there’s a craft out there for everyone. So gather your supplies and get ready to celebrate with these enriching crafts!
When is Earth Day?
Earth Day is celebrated annually on April 22nd, and is a time to reflect on the importance of taking care of our planet. From taking care of our planet to specific topics like pollution, there are countless environmental issues that children should be aware of. That’s why it’s crucial to get kids involved in Earth Day celebrations from an early age. By introducing kids to the concept of sustainability and the impact of human behavior on the planet, we can play a crucial role in shaping a better future for all.
What is Earth Day?
Earth Day is an annual event that celebrates and raises awareness of our planet’s environment. It was first celebrated in 1970, and it has continued to grow in global significance ever since. The purpose of Earth Day is to encourage people to consider the impact of their personal activities on the environment, and to take action to protect the planet. From reducing plastic usage to planting trees and reducing your carbon footprint, there are many things that we can do as individuals to contribute to a cleaner and healthier planet.
Earth Day is not just a one-day event but a constant reminder of the importance of preserving our ecosystem for generations to come. By celebrating Earth Day, we can inspire people around the world to take action and create a better and brighter future for our planet and for future generations.
Earth Day Activities:
Here are some of my favorite Earth Day activities from my site.
Favorite Craft Supplies for Kids
Crafting is a great way for kids to develop their creativity and express themselves artistically. With so many craft supplies available on Amazon, it can be tough to know where to start. Luckily, I’ve put together a list of my favorite craft supplies for kids, perfect for creative minds of all ages.
I love buying craft supplies on Amazon because they deliver to my door (in two days or less), I get free shipping, I can price compare easily from one brand to another and they have so many different brands and selections to choose from.
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63 Earth Day Crafts and Activities for Kids
These Earth Day activities are perfect for the whole family!
Terrarium DIY: Turn an Old Soda Bottle into a Miniature Rainforest!
Turn an old soda bottle into a really cool terrarrium!
Use olf egg cartons for printing out beautifuk flowers!
Upcycle an old can into a pencil holder you can give as a gift!
This recycled seed planter ideas is genius for new gardens.
Use up those old greeting cards to practice sewing.
This coin pouch is absolutely adorable and completely recycled.
Use up all the bottle caps for letter learning.
Rattle & shake {exploring sounds} & Counting tulips activity
Recycle old paper cups for this learning activity perfect for littles.
Kids get totally mesmerized by these dream bottles using old water bottles.
Use up paper egg cartons for this ladybug craft.
Celebrate Earth day and create awareness with this idea!
Free Earth Day Printables and Montessori-Inspired Earth Day Activities
Grab up these fun Earth day printables.
Color match with this super fun playdough activity!
Print these out for all of the Earth day themed handwriting practice.
This motor play activity uses pipe cleaners a a plastic water bottle.
You can't beat these free Earth day printables for cursive practice.
Cover boxes with burlap to dress them up for storage.
If you have old buttons lying around you can create a cute piece of jewelry.
Reuse an old cereal box and make a magazine holder!
Skip the expensive phone case and make your own using this tutorial.
These DIY seed bombs are so cool and you can give them as gifts!
Kids always enjoy hands on and this shaving cream Earth is perfect!
Go through the process of recycling paper with this useful project!
These Earth day cookies are sure to be a hit to snack on.
What better way to enjoy Earth day than with a super fun scavenger hunt.
Learn all about recycling with this super fun game and you can print it right at home.
Turn Earth day into a science experiment with this one your kids will adore!
Grab a few mason jars and some twine to make these adorable containers.
These Earth day questions are a great quiz for kids and perfect for earning about the Earth and ways to conserve.
If you have preschoolers this handprint Earth day activiyt is perfect.
This has got to be the coolest Earth day stem activity!
This plastic cup experiment is super fun and tells kids a lot about plastic.
Celebrate with an Earth Day windsock you can hang outside!
What is A Carbon Footprint? A Carbon Footprint Activity for Kids
Teach your kids all about their carbon footprint with this activity.
This activity is a perfect learning opportunity for preschoolers and recycling.
Check out this hands on pollution activity for kids that teaches all about the harms of pollution.
Use up those old Playdoh containers and make beautiful mini potted plants.
Make your own bee house for bees in the garden using recycled materials.
Don't toss the wine corks use them to make a DIY cork board.
Gather up sticks out of the yard and make a very simple bug hotel!
As a ffamily you can reduce your plastic food storage usage by making these beeswax wraps.
Reuse any old socks you have on hand or are without matches for these simple no sew sock worms.
Get creative with egg cartons and make some eye masks.
Recycle just about any food box you have on hand for flowers!
Make your own Earth day crayons with this helpful tutorial.
who knew you could make a beautiful butterfly's from an old magazine!
Grab the leftover toilet paper rolls for binoculars!
Create a fish of the sea so easy using a used water bottle.
You can really get creative and use all kinds of leftover items from bottle caps to buttons for these!
Fabric Bowls: Make a Beautiful DIY Gift with Recycled Fabric!
Use up old scraps of fabric to make a bowl!
This toilet paper roll bird feeder is so easy to make and all with materials you have.
Use up the old newspaper you have laying around for this Earth day craft.
Make an Earth Day Craft Preschoolers Will Love Together to Celebrate
This Earth day craft will allow your kids to show how they love the planet.
Nothing beats a delicious snack for Earth day and these dirt udding cups are it!
Check out this idea for upcycled plastic to make great suncatchers.
Get out the old broken toys for a recycled toy craft!
This mosaic for Earth day will make a beautiful garden addition.
Play clean up with this ocean themed pollution sensory bin.
Study planet Earth with this coffee filer craft.
Make up an Earth Day lava lamp that is supeer cool and so easy to make.
Make your own seed paper super easy and all you have to do it plant it!
Your kids will love making salt dough necklaces that use simple ingredients you have on hand.
This process art activity is perfedct hands on Earth day fun for preschoolers.
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Have a great week!
Susie@bowdabra
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Thanks for all of these great links! With this many great ideas, you can celebrate Earth Day all year long (as we all should!).
Such a great list of activities! I don’t think I’ll wait until Earth day though!