The ULTIMATE Earth Day Guide ~ Books, Activities and Music

It's almost Earth Day...the day we celebrate all things Earthy. We look forward to this day every year. It's an opportunity to reflect on all that the Earth provides us with and all the things we can do to show our love and respect for the Earth.

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So, I thought that I would round up some fun ideas and create the Ultimate Earth Day Guide to Earth Day Activities, books, recipes, and more. This collection is a great place to start when celebrating Earth Day with kids.

Great Earth Day Books for Kids 

The Earth is Painted Green by Barbara Brenner - We've had this book since my kids were born. It's a delightful book filled with poems and stories about nature's beauty. A real treat for kids of all ages to enjoy.

The Curious Garden by Peter Brown I always think of this book when we walk the High Line in New York City. The story of a boy who plants a garden where no one would ever think beauty could grow...but it does!

The Berenstain Bears Don't Pollute (anymore) by Stan and Jan Berenstain - The Berenstain Bear family is about to learn all about why it is important not to pollute and they are teaching readers a thing or two as well.

Planting a Rainbow by Lois Elhert - Lois Elhert's books are a true celebration of nature. This book explores a garden. Watch the garden grow and burst with colourful flowers.

Fun Earth Day Activities

Earth Day Recipes

Bake a batch of hidden surprise Earth Day cupcakes.

Love these Earth Day cookie truffles from the Gunny Sack 

These Earth Day sugar cookies are sweet and fun to make

 

A simple colourful Earth day popcorn from Simple As That Blog 

The Kitchn shares how to make planet Earth cake pops

Get "dirty" with these sweet edible dirt cups

 Earth Day Music for Kids

It wouldn't be a celebration without some fun music...here are some of our favourites.

 

Jack Johnson's "3 R's Song ~ Reduce, Reuse, Recycle"

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uSM2riAEX4U

 

Joni Mitchell's "Big Yellow Taxi"

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZgMEPk6fvpg

 

"Mercy, Mercy Me" by Marvin Gaye

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pQu892GGbts

 

"Escarpment Blues" by Sarah Harmer

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=52vXPZAkDug

 

I hope this ultimate Earth Day guide inspires you to read, play and dance this Earth Day. There is nothing more important than passing the love of all things "green" on to our children.

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