This World Earth Day let’s join hands to help our children cultivate environmental stewardship while celebrating the planet at the same time. Check out these Earth Day ideas to incorporate “green” living into your child’s daily routine:
BECOME A WASTE WARRIOR!
It’s so important to teach children how to manage waste properly. A terrific way to start is to learn how to limit waste by recycling or repurposing, wherever possible. Knowing what’s compostable or recyclable, learning how to repurpose and reuse waste instead of throwing it away and minimising general waste are the building blocks of a greener future.
Did you know all our packaging is either fully recyclable or compostable? Check out these printable word searches from KWD Kid’s recycling in Co. Kerry which will help with teaching kids all the important recycling terms.
SKIP THE CAR
SPEND PIGGY BANKS LOCALLY
Shopping from locally owned businesses is not only a fantastic way to support the local community but is also beneficial to the environment in a variety of ways. Educating and creating awareness among children about supporting businesses in their neighbourhoods can foster an appreciation for sustainability early on. You might consider taking them to local farmer markets or even pick your own farms and orchards to see exactly where their food is coming from. Here’s a handy list of pick your own farms throughout Ireland.
HOW ABOUT A HIKE?
What better way to foster a love of the environment than spending time in the great outdoors, especially now that restrictions are gradually lifting and allowing us to travel within our county. Going on a hike with kids is the perfect way to encourage appreciation of the wonderful nature around us. Check out Roz Purcell's page dedicated to hiking for some inspiration, if you’re lucky enough to live nearby!
HIT THE LIGHTS!
Does that lamp really need to be on while the sun is out? Teaching kids to be mindful of energy consumption will save a few pennies and also help them understand the importance of not being wasteful. Explaining the concept of where energy comes from, like the energy generated by windmills and solar panels can be a fascinating subject for kids. Hereare some fun renewable energy lessons for your kids to try!
RECYCLABLE ART
One person’s trash, another person’s treasure!
Who doesn’t love a fun DIY project? And even better when it means you can repurpose waste materials to create it! Recreate, a fantastic Dublin social enterprise and registered charity, who collect surplus and unwanted materials from local and national businesses and supply them as Arts and Crafts materials and Educational Play resources for Creative Groups working with children, have some fantastic online activity videos you can check out here. You’d be surprised at all the things you can make with bits and pieces around the house!
We have a special surprise for you. This Earth Day celebrating with the little ones will be sustainable and full of fun surprises! In conjunction with our recent Eatto for Kids????launch, we have an exciting GIVEAWAY coming up with Jiminy, an Irish based eco toy company. All the updates will be posted on our social media, so stay tuned to learn all about it!
