Earth Day's goal is to bring the environment to the forefront and make each of us realize that we need to do our part to improve our environment. Earth Day is a great opportunity to highlight the importance of caring for our environment to our children!
Two great books to share this weekend are "It's Earth Day" by Mercer Mayer and "The Adventures of a Plastic Bottle: A Story about Recycling" by Alison Inches.
Enjoy nature this weekend! Go to the park, beach or for a hike! Talk about the flowers, trees, birds, etc.
Two great books to share this weekend are "It's Earth Day" by Mercer Mayer and "The Adventures of a Plastic Bottle: A Story about Recycling" by Alison Inches.
Enjoy nature this weekend! Go to the park, beach or for a hike! Talk about the flowers, trees, birds, etc.
Older Toddler/Preschooler Craft Idea: Egg Carton Caterpillar
After reading "The Very Hungry Caterpillar," make your own hungry caterpillar using an egg carton. This is a great way to share a book is to do a project after reading it. It will reinforce the story and is a great way to build retelling skills
Materials: 1 Egg Carton, 1 Pair of Wiggly Eyes, 1 Brown & Black pipe cleaner, markers, 1 sheet of green construction paper, craft glue and safety scissors
Steps:
After reading "The Very Hungry Caterpillar," make your own hungry caterpillar using an egg carton. This is a great way to share a book is to do a project after reading it. It will reinforce the story and is a great way to build retelling skills
Materials: 1 Egg Carton, 1 Pair of Wiggly Eyes, 1 Brown & Black pipe cleaner, markers, 1 sheet of green construction paper, craft glue and safety scissors
Steps:
- Read "The Very Hungry Caterpillar". Discuss the caterpillar in the book.
- Cut out three connected egg holders from the egg carton.
- Poke very small holes with tip of scissors or pope cleaner (Adult Only) for legs and antennae.
- Cut pieces of pipe cleaner about 2 inches along and bend in half. Cut however many legs you want the caterpillar to have.
- Cut black pipe cleaner about 3-4 inches long. You can trim to shorten after you string it through the holes. (Antennae)
- Decorate with marker.
- Glue on eyes.
- Poke bent pipe cleaners into holes made. Bend on the inside to hold in place.
- String one piece of pipe cleaner down into the hole and back up to the second. Arrange antennas.
- Cut out big green leaf and glue your caterpillar onto it.
Photo courtesy of www.toddlercraft.net
Younger Toddler Craft Idea: Painted Garden Rocks
These rocks are great to decorate your garden with, use as a paperweight and double as a great Mother's Day Present!
Materials: Rocks, Washable Paint, Paint Brushes, Clear Acrylic spray to keep paint from running
Steps:
These rocks are great to decorate your garden with, use as a paperweight and double as a great Mother's Day Present!
Materials: Rocks, Washable Paint, Paint Brushes, Clear Acrylic spray to keep paint from running
Steps:
- Collect, Wash & Dry Rocks
- Paint rocks and let them dry completely
- Spray clear coat over rock
- Enjoy!
photo courtesy of recipes.kaboose.com
Make an "Earth Day" Dessert together!
This receipe is easy and yummy! Yummy Dirt Receipe
*Craft ideas and photos courtesy of teaching-tiny-tots.com & toddlercraft.net
Heather Dudley is the Maternal Resource Coordinator and Infant/Toddler Sleep Coach at Cobblestones. She can be reached at heather@cobblestones4families.com.
This receipe is easy and yummy! Yummy Dirt Receipe
*Craft ideas and photos courtesy of teaching-tiny-tots.com & toddlercraft.net
Heather Dudley is the Maternal Resource Coordinator and Infant/Toddler Sleep Coach at Cobblestones. She can be reached at heather@cobblestones4families.com.
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