Today I have 28 earth day activities for kids to share with you. They are a mixture of crafts, sensory play and other activities. There is something suitable for toddlers, preschool age and primary school kids. These are great April activities for kids.
Earth Day is on April 22nd so not long now but these ideas would work equally well at any time of year as it’s always nice to learn about our planet. You could use these activities and earth day to talk to your children about issues such as recycling, plastic pollution, climate change or any other environmental issue. My eldest has been learning all about recycling and other environmental issues like saving water. I think these really fun activities will build on her school learning.
Earth Day activities for kids
If you're looking for some worksheets to use with kids this Earth Day then you need to head to this post where I have rounded up lots of different types of worksheets. There are some for preschool kids and some for older kids. It includes maths, letter recognition, fun games and worksheets to teach kids about Earth Day.
Eco-Friendly Fun: Celebrate Earth Day with a Baking Soda and Vinegar Science Experiment
This is a simple science experiment for kids to enjoy this earth day. It uses items you're likely to have in your kitchen cupboards.
Here is a great craft for kids to enjoy around Earth Day. Find out how to make these painted rocks.
Aren't these marble hearts beautiful? Such a fun craft to enjoy this Earth Day.
Here is an idea for a keepsake craft using your child's handprint. You can even add a photo too.
This is a fantastic craft for kids and you can use it to teach kids about the layers of the earth. Fun and educational are my favourite types of kids activities.
These super cute bookmarks are easy to make too. I bet your kids would love them. You can then use these bookmarks to save your place in the Earth Day books you choose to read.
Books are a great way to introduce topics to kids and also teach them too. There are loads of picture books with stories and fact books aimed at kids too.
If you want to use Earth Day as an opportunity to teach kids about the greenhouse effect then you need this guide.
Here is a great art activity to do with the kids. I love this earth dot painting. It's a really fun technique to do.
Teach your kids about the importance of bees and make a bee bath for your outdoor space.
My kids love stop-motion videos. Use this fun activity to start conversations about Earth Day.
Have you ever made your own soap? This is a great activity for kids and this soap also recreates the layers of the earth with them.
Recycle some glass jars into these beautiful lanterns this Earth Day.
Another fun earth craft is this spinning earth.
Another way to recycle jars is into these pencil holders.
Upcycle single-use plastic into these pretty sungcatchers.
Here is another STEM activity for kids to enjoy.
Marble runs are always fun. This one is designed to look like the earth and you'll be recycling single-use plastic at the same time.
Seed bombs are perfect for making at this time of year. Find out how to make them here.
Who doesn't love a scavenger hunt? How cute is this one and perfect for Earth Day.
Slime is always a popular STEM activity. This homemade earth slime is perfect for right now.
Oobleck is such a great sensory activity for kids. Watch how much fun your kids have with this earth oobleck.
Let's play Earth Day bingo with our kids this year. This one is cute and colourful and free!
Another craft that you can try this Earth Dat is this bubble wrap painting technique.
I love coffee filter art and this is a great way to create your very own earth.
These salt dough earth necklaces are a great craft for kids.
How cool is this Earth day craft using paint colour charts? Kids love to create collages?
I’d love to hear if you try any of these or if you have more ideas for celebrating earth day with young children. Let me know in the comments.
Do you want more Earth Day ideas?
Find the best Earth day activities for toddlers here.
Don’t forget to use this opportunity to think about how you can make some eco swaps around the home. Here are 11 Super Simple Eco Swaps to try.
As a home educator I sometimes run out of steam so great to have some activity suggestions with a theme too #SharingtheBlogLove
I can imagine it is hard to continually come up with new activities.
Some lovely things to do here. 🙂 Thank you
You’re welcome. I’m glad it was useful.
Lovely things to do- I love the look of the necklaces!
I think I’ll have to do this one with my eldest.
I’d not realised it was Earth Day tomorrow! Hopefully a day we can get outside and learn something, but I love these craft ideas. The paper plate ones are really lovely – we have a tonne left over from a party, so the perfect use for them! Thanks for joining us at #SharingtheBlogLove
I hope you enjoyed earth day too.
I didn’t realise it was Earth day until my daughter came home and told me they had done activities at school. These are great ideas and my girls would love them. Thank you for joining us at #SharingtheBlogLove
I hope your girls enjoy them if you do try any.