Top 5 K-2 Earth Day Activities for Engaging and Educational Fun!
Earth Day is quickly approaching and I’ve gathered my top 5 Earth Day resources for engaging and educational activities. These activities can be used through the month of April to emphasize just how important it is to protect our Earth. Click on the pictures below to purchase these engaging Earth Day resources.
Earth Day Crown Craft Activities
Students in Kindergarten, first grade, and second grade absolutely LOVE crown crafts! My firsties are so excited to color and wear their crowns all day. I guarantee they will be talking about their crowns all day. My Earth Day crown craft bundle includes 27 different versions and crown extendors. I usually print a few of each design and let my students choose which crown they would like to color. Crowns are always a hit! These are updated yearly to contain the current year!
Earth Day Bulletin Board
I am a huge sucker for a cute bulletin board! It is rare that teachers at my school change up their bulletin boards, and then there’s me who changes her bulletin boards and door decor at least once a month. Now, I am not saying that you need to change your bulletin boards every month, but I promise you that students do notice and appreciate when you do! My firsties love finding their names and which animal they got.
Earth Day Fine Motor Activities Bundle
Younger students need a lot of fine motor practice, something that will help them with pencil grip & finger strength. I recently started creating fine motor bundles utilizing things you already have in the classroom (i.e., snap cubes, pattern blocks, playdough, etc.) and the response has been amazing! Students and teachers love these fine motor mats. The mats include snap cubes, legos, pom poms, and pattern blocks.
Earth Day Recycling Sort
One of the most common topics discussed on Earth Day is recycling. One of the things we can do throughout the year to help our planet is to recycle. With this recycling sort, students will sort the items into the correct recycling bin – plastic, paper, metal, glass, and organic. The recyclable items come with and without word names.
Earth Day Choices Sort
What choices can we make to help the Earth? Students will sort through various choices and determine if they make the Earth happy or sad. This is a great introduction to Earth Day and the choices we can make every day to help our Earth!
While these were my Top 5 Earth Day engaging educational activities, there are many other activities that can be used in the classroom or at home! Click HERE for a full list of my favorite Earth Day Activities. You can also shop my Teachers Pay Teachers by clicking HERE.
Happy Earth Day!
