20+ SIMPLE Earth Day Activities for Kids and Families

Earth Day (on April 22) provides a wonderful opportunity to teach children about recycling, respecting our planet, and enjoying nature. It is also a wonderful excuse to get outside. Today I am sharing a fantastic collection of 20+ {easy and inexpensive} Earth Day crafts and activities that are fun for children of all ages.

Here is a list of some of my favourite Earth Day crafts and activities. Click on the links / titles for more information and full tutorials.

1)  Make a cereal box notebook. (link)

2)  Recycle an old jar into an earth day tealight. (link)

3)  Decorate with a DIY earth day banner. (link)

4)  Transform an old box into a beautiful tree full of butterflies. (link)

5)  Read The Lorax, and enjoy a "tree-themed" snack. (link)

6)  Use an empty egg carton to learn about how caterpillars turn into butterflies. (link)

7)  Use empty jars and cans to create some adorable "grass-haired" friends. (link)

8)  Enjoy some backyard bird-watching. (link)

9)  Raid the recycling bin, and try creating some homemade toy boats. (link)

10)  Craft some paper bag kites and head outside. (link)

11) Make a matching game by recycling milk jug lids. (link)

12) Make a tooth taxi out of an old film canister... or another small container. (link)

13) Plant something. (link)

14) Make something out of a cardboard box. You can find 5 ideas here. (link)

15) Make homemade birdfeeders. (link)

16) Make a bird house from a milk carton. (link)

17) Craft a bucket from recycled materials to take on a nature walk. (link)

18) Make a nature collage. (link)

19) Build an outdoor obstacle course. (link)

20) Make (and play with) eco-friendly sidewalk paint. (link)

21) Go on an outdoor scavenger hunt. (link)

How are you planning on celebrating Earth Day this year?  I hope you take some time to craft, play, and get outside to enjoy everything that nature has to offer. Happy Earth Day!!!

♥ 

Gina Bell (aka East Coast Mommy)