Celebrate Earth Day!

Celebrate Earth Day!

April 22, 2023

Happy Earth Day!  Earth Day is everyday here at TuTu’s Green World.  Integrating daily environmental changes teach children good green habits early.  See below for some fun and creative ways for children to practice sustainability everyday

Beautiful Mountain Landscape with a lake

  1. Gardening: Teach children to plant vegetables, fruits, and flowers, which will foster a love for nature and the environment. They can also learn about composting and reducing waste.

  2. DIY crafts: Encourage them to create art using recycled materials like plastic bottles, egg cartons, and newspapers. This will not only spark creativity but also teach them about waste reduction.

  3. Nature walks: Plan regular nature walks, hikes, or bike rides to appreciate the environment and learn about local ecosystems.

  4. Energy conservation game: Create a game where children earn points for turning off lights, using natural light, or unplugging electronics when not in use.

  5. Clothing swaps: Organize clothing swaps with friends and family to encourage children to share and reuse clothes, reducing textile waste.

  6. Water-saving challenges: Encourage children to participate in water-saving activities like taking shorter showers or collecting rainwater for plants.

  7. Green lunch boxes: Teach children to pack waste-free lunches using reusable containers, utensils, and cloth napkins.

  8. Storytelling: Share stories or books that promote sustainability, like TuTu Goes Green by Tulani Thomas and these other titles  that discuss the importance of caring for the environment.

  9. Wildlife habitat creation: Help children create habitats for local wildlife, like bird feeders, bee hotels, or butterfly gardens.

  10. Green movie nights: Watch documentaries or movies that focus on environmental issues and discuss what they've learned.

  11. Eco-friendly cleaning: Teach children to make natural cleaning products using ingredients like vinegar, baking soda, and lemon.

  12. Transportation choices: Encourage walking, biking, or using public transportation whenever possible to reduce emissions.

  13. Sustainable shopping: Involve children in shopping decisions, and discuss the importance of buying local, organic, and fair-trade products.

  14. Volunteer work: Participate in local environmental initiatives like tree planting, beach clean-ups, or community gardens as a family.

  15. Energy audit: Conduct a home energy audit with your children to identify areas where energy can be conserved, and implement changes together.




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