18 Quick and Simple Earth Day Ideas for Kindergarten
How is it that some calendar dates can totally just creep up on you – leaving you feeling a little unprepared?!
Earth Day always felt like one of those dates… and Groundhog Day for that matter too.
So, here is a go-to list of kindergarten Earth Day resources and activities that require little to no prep so you can pull them off no matter how much time you left yourself to prepare. {wink}
You’ll find 18 resources that you can use last-minute – including crafts and Earth day art projects, videos, science projects/experiments, and a song. Phew! Day saved.
Earth Day crafts – with stuff you already have}
Earth Day Hats – Make a headband or a hat with this quick template for students to cut out and color. Simply grab some sentence strips or cut construction paper strips and grab some rubber bands.
Earth Day Headband – Print and color this easy headband to celebrate the Earth together. Another idea is to simply make a crown of grass.
Watercolor Earth – This glue and watercolor paint project is quick to pull together and the results turn out really neat.
Earth Marble Painting – Set up this art project quickly with an old copier box top or two and a marble. Add paint and spend just a little time prepping the paper portion and you’re good to go!
Coffee Filter Earth – Grab coffee filters from the break room and have students grab the blue and green markers from your class sets. A little water goes a long way to make these coffee filter art projects. You may like these Earth craft alternatives better.
Newspaper Earth Art – Create a lovely Earth art project using old newspapers you’ve got lying around, a black crayon and food coloring.
Lorax Inspired Craft – If you read (affiliate) The Lorax to your class, then here is a free printable craft to go along. You’ll need colored paper to complete this one.
Science experiments for Earth Day
Go on A Scavenger Hunt – You literally don’t need anything but time and outdoor space to pull off this scavenger hunt. Look for outdoor items and pick up litter to complete this fun activity.
Take a Nature Walk – If you think your student might enjoy seeing what can be protected by sharing our Earth – go on a nature walk. Students check off animals, insects and more around the schoolyard.
How to Make Earth Day Slime – Most likely you’ve already got the ingredients on hand to make slime. You need food coloring, glue, and liquid starch. This is sure to be a crowd-pleaser and a fun fine motor activity. Build letters, the earth or whatever you want!
Celebrating the Earth
Earth Day Jokes for Kids – Set the mood with these cute jokes for Earth Day. My favorite is, “What did the little tree say to the big tree?”…
Certificates – Need a way to wrap up your taking care of the Earth unit? Celebrate things that your students have learned with these easy printable and free recognition certificates.
Letter Sound Review Trash Pick Up – Print off letters and crumble them up to create a letter sound review station. Easy to create and you simply need a dustpan/broom or another type of picker-upper to bring it to life.
Happy Earth Day to You Song – Teach your students this easy-to-sing song to celebrate together. To the tune of “Happy Birthday” – they’ll pick it up in no time! (Plus there are more songs perfect for Earth Day!)
Coloring pages
Color By Number – An easy printable to fill the time if it’s needed!
Earth Day Coloring Page – Kids holding the Earth for a simple coloring page.
Kindergarten Writing Prompt – Students color the Earth and finish the sentence starter – how they will help the Earth. Draw a picture to match!
Fancy Coloring Pages – While these coloring pages are a little more intricate and not a fit for every class, if you’ve got a class that is totally into the coloring craze, they may just love these!
Kindergarten videos – caring for the Earth
Earth Day Remix Video for Kindergarten
Earth Day for Kids – Kindergarten Video
Happy Earth Day – Video for Kindergartners
I hope this list of ready to go Earth day activities and resources is helpful if you’re looking for low prep or last-minute ideas!
But I’ve also dug up this good selection of teacher-recommended videos for kids celebrating the Earth.
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Thank you for sharing your resources. 🙂 I am so glad I found this website. My Kindergarten grade level is going to definitely use them this week coming up. May God continue to bless you.;)