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Earth Day Activities for Kids

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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.

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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


Earth Day Activities for Kids

printable earth day scavenger hunt for kids social image

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

oatmeal banana bread social

Make the ultimate Earth Day recipe. Use up those old bananas to make delicious oatmeal banana bread or traditional chocolate chip banana bread!

earth day would you rather questions for kids social image with title and printable

Spark an interesting conversation about environmental issues with our Earth Day Would You Rather Questions for Kids.

diy earth day pins pinned to green sleeve

Here's a fun Earth Day craft project for kids of all ages to do. Learn how to make DIY Earth Day pins.

seeds being sprinkled into seed bomb muffin tin

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

earth day printable games for kids word search, word scramble and would you rather

Check out our fun printable Earth Day games for kids - word search, word jumble, and more

happy earth day coloring page, make everyday earth day coloring page and reduce reuse recycle coloring page on green background

Grab the pencil crayons and spend some time with our Earth Day coloring pages - for kids and adults too!

earth day scavenger hunt

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

earth day printable crossword puzzle with earth day crossword puzzle answer key on blue and green background

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

- Sidney Sheldon


Earth Day cookies recipe

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

Earth Day craft recycled newspaper circles

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

earth day toilet paper roll binocular craft social image

Head out on an Earth Day adventure with a pair of Earth Day toilet paper roll binoculars on!

make an earth day book

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

earth day friendship bracelet with letter beads  that says "make every day earth day" and blue and green beads

Spread the Earth Day love with an Earth Day friendship bracelet - complete with a positive Earth Day message.

earth day printable bookmarks with pencils and crayons

Here's another one for the creative kids! Check out our printable Earth Day bookmarks. Print them and then have fun colouring them. 


A Few Earth Day Facts for Kids

  • 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

3R's Earth Day Pledge printable on table earth day activity for kids

Pledge to protect our planet with a 3 R's Earth Day pledge...will you find ways to reduce, reuse and recycle this year?

Earth Day Necklace Craft painted

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

echinacea with bee garden

Let's plant a pollinator garden! Discover all kinds of tips for planting a bee-friendly garden at home. 

child colouring

Make a beautiful planet Earth collage with scraps of magazines and old craft paper. Don't forget to label the continents.

collage of easy family friendly sustainable recipes roasted vegetable, smoothies, loaf, pickles, beets and salad

Here's a collection of deliciously sustainable recipes that families will love to make. Reduce food waste, eat seasonally and more tips!

super cool environmental science activities for kids social

Add a little learning to your Earth Day with these environmental science activities for kids. 

earth day activities

Check out our collection of Earth Day activities, books and recipes. Perfect for your Earth Day festivities.

earth day books for preschoolers

Start those kids early! These baby board books and Earth Day books for preschoolers are a great starting point for little readers.

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Inspire young readers with this collection of amazing Earth Day books for kids.


Earth Day Science Activities and Science Experiments

oil spill clean up experiment animal

Learn about the consequences of oil spills in our oceans and try and figure out the best way to clean up an oil spill. 

home waste audit environmental science for kids kid with bag of garbage

How much garbage does your family create? Learn how to have a home waste audit and decide what changes you can make to decrease the amount of waste you create.

polar bear activity sea ice melting

The polar ice caps are melting and it is having a negative impact on polar bears. Learn all about why polar bears need polar ice and how the melt is affecting their existence.

carbon footprint activity for kids

What is a carbon footprint? We hear all about this term, but what is it and how do you calculate your own carbon footprint? Find out how.

how to build a wind vane

Learn how to build a wind vane and the kids can learn all about wind and wind technology.


Other Great Earth Day Websites for Kids

  • The Earth Day Network www.earthday.org
  • Earth Day Canada www.earthday.ca

If you are still looking for more Earth Day activities and crafts, be sure to follow our All The Best Earth Day Activities for Kids Pinterest board.


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