Earth Day Activities for Kids

One of my favourite days of the entire year is Earth Day and I love coming up with fun Earth Day activities for kids to make and enjoy. I love that we take a day to be grateful for our beautiful planet.

Ever since I was a teenager, I have found various ways to honour our planet. When my children were born I wanted them to appreciate and celebrate Earth too. So, I have come up with fun Earth Day activities, Earth Day recipes and Earth Day crafts that kids of all ages really enjoy.

Connecting our children with the planet is the absolute best way to protect our planet for generations to come.

Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful , committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it is the only thing that ever has.
– Margaret Mead

Head outside and go on an Earth Day scavenger hunt, with our hands on printable.

Make the ultimate Earth Day recipe. Use up those old bananas to make a delicious banana bread!

Planting a garden is a wonderful way to celebrate Earth Day. Check out how we made Earth Day seed bombs to spread flowers around out neighbourhood this year.

Our very first Earth Day post…simple ways to get outside and share Earth Day with your kids.

Try to leave the Earth a better place than when you arrived.
– Sidney Sheldon

Everyone loves a sugar cookie! These super fun Earth Day cookies make a great classroom party treat.

Gather up those old newspapers and paint. Hang up a delightful Earth Day garland – fun and colourful way to celebrate.

Make an Earth Day story book. Yep, take inspiration from nature and create an Earth Day story.

A Few Earth Day Facts

Earth Day was first celebrated on April 22, 1970
Earth Day was first initiated, in the United States, by Senator Gaylord Nelson. He wanted a day to create a day to focus on the Earth, following the massive oil spill in 1969, in Santa Barbara, California
Earth Day is celebrated all around the world – in over 190 countries

Pledge to protect our planet with a 3 R’s pledge…will you find ways to reduce, reuse and recycle this year?

Wear your heart on your chest with a salt dough Earth Day necklace…how cute are these?