The flurry of preparation before the holiday, seasonal décor and even the gifts themselves yield a fair number of leftovers and potential trash. Before you throw things away, though, take a fresh new look at holiday leftovers and find new ways to recycle and use these pieces in your classroom. You’ll not only be […]
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3 Easy Ways to Teach Recycling in Your Classroom
Making kids environmentally conscious is important to helping kids be future members of society and to helping the environment. One of the easiest ways to accomplish environmental awareness is to teach about recycling in your classroom. Recycling can make a great study topic and an even better hands on topic for students to see […]
How to Run a Recycled Art Contest at School
A recycled art contest can build awareness for a school-wide recycling program and provide an actionable plan for Earth Day. Or it can simply wrap up a study on green living and the environment at any time of the year. Allowing your students to share their creativity and create pieces from items that would […]
5 Items you can Use for Recycled Art in the Classroom (and 3 to Avoid)
Using recycled or reclaimed materials teaches your kids a valuable lesson about conservation – and saves you a bundle as well. Some pieces are more easily handled by kids than others, and some might be downright unsafe for kids. Here are a few of our top picks for recycled art in the classroom. 5 […]
Environmentally Conscious Outdoor Learning Activities
I grew up in a farming community where the weather could make or break the yearly crops. At a young age, I quickly learned how stressful that livelihood was on a family. While I learned about the weather and its impacts on the harvest, I also had an opportunity to play in nature, examining […]
Environmentally Green Activities for Kids
Do you like the idea of doing your part to help the environment? Does your child learn about saving the environment at school? These days, kids are hearing more and more about helping our environment. During time off school, this may be the perfect time to start making small changes at home by working […]
Ten Ways to Make Your Classroom Green
1. Create an art project with recycled materials. Have students bring in boxes, plastic containers, or even clothing items no longer in need. Come up with a topic and ask the students to create the item with the materials. This could be as simple as a collage for Pre-K or more challenging for the middle […]
Art Lesson Plan: Redo, Reuse, Retread
A Lesson in Recycling Old Shoes When it comes to recycled art, the old saying one man’s trash is another man’s treasure couldn’t be more true. From plastic spoons and bottles to aluminum cans, broken watches, and hubcaps, upcycled materials have found a permanent home in the art box. Serious artists often make and […]
8 Ways To Make Your Classroom Environmentally Friendly
School classrooms are the perfect place to practice conservation and eco-friendliness. Kids are naturally concerned about the planet and ensuring its health. Put the following tips into action to make your classroom more environmentally friendly. 8 Simple Ways to Improve Your Classroom’s Environmental Footprint Rethink Your Basic Supplies Nearly every type of school supply […]
3 Activities to Celebrate Dr. Seuss’s Birthday
Dr. Seuss is one of the greatest authors of children’s books. His books not only keep children’s attention, but they also teach important life lessons. Every year, teachers worldwide celebrate Dr. Seuss’s birthday on March 2 with fun activities inspired by some of his most popular books. Here are three of our favorites! 1. […]
Steps Toward an Eco Friendly Classroom
School-aged kids have a natural instinct to care about the environment, and they often become passionate about eco-friendly efforts. Harness their enthusiasm and creativity in your classroom by encouraging everyone to become more “green.” A green classroom not only reduces your school’s carbon footprint, but it also encourages the next generation to become good […]