Shop Subscribe

  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • LinkedIn
  • Pinterest
  • Twitter
  • YouTube

Schoolyard Blog | Teacher Resources | School Specialty

Tips and trending topics for the teacher who's always learning

schoolyard-logo
  • Education Essentials
  • Inspiration & Planning
  • Learning Spaces
  • Podcasts
  • Topics
  • Search
  • < Previous post
    Next post >
    Top ten ways to make your classroom Green

    21st Century Learning

    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 school students by asking them to create a 3-D project. This is a great opportunity for students to work individually or in groups.

    Kemtec Recycle it Kit, 4 Student
    Kemtec Recycle it Kit, 4 Student

    Star Products Artist Red Rope Fiber Portfolio

    2. Plant trees outside around the school or at the local neighborhood/green space for all the students to enjoy. Collaborate with your local PTA/PTO or a community organization to have small trees donated.

    Delta Education Gardening Hand Tools Set

    3. STEM project around Global Warming for middle and high school students

    4. Start an internal school Initiative… recycling paper, batteries, composting, etc.

    School Smart Recycle Bin, 4 Gallon, Blue, Case of 6

    Rubbermaid Comm. Slim Jim Recycling Station

    Fellowes Waste/Recycling Bins, 42 Gal, White

    5. For younger students, give one student a role each day to be the green monitor. They can be in charge of turning off lights when leaving the classroom to save energy.

    6. Organize a service-learning project with your class encouraging them to find a way to replace any non-recyclable food containers with green products for the school cafeteria and teachers’ rooms.

    Eco-products Inc Recycled Fork, Polystyrene, Black

    7. Have students create a campaign to learn about why using environmentally friendly cleaning products is a better option. Raise money to implement in the school.

    Genuine Joe Earth Mop Mophead Refill, Medium

    8. When replacing classroom furniture purchase furniture that is not only effective for students learning but produced in a sustainable factory.

    Jonti-Craft Child Height Clean Hands Helper, 38 Inch Counter, Plastic Sink

    School Smart Heavy Duty Denim Child Apron

    9. Have students work collaboratively to create wind turbines made out of classroom recycle bin materials. Follow up with how wind turbines could be used in their communities.

    TeacherGeek Mini Wind Turbine

    10. Bring manipulatives into your Pre-K and K classrooms that are environmentally friendly and a fantastic learning tool for your students.

    Copernicus Double-Sided Bamboo Teaching Easel

    School Specialty is committed to protecting the environment, engaging employees and customers in our sustainability efforts, and saving money through more efficient operations.

    In our continuous effort to creating a more sustainable environment, School Specialty recently achieved Gold Certification Status with the Green Business Bureau and is moving toward a Platinum Certification.

    Learn More

    Leave a Reply Cancel reply

    Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

    This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.

    Recommended

    8 Considerations When Designing Innovative CTE Environments

    21st Century Learning

    8 Considerations When Designing Innovative CTE Environments

    School Specialty and the College Football Playoff Foundation: College Hill Fundamental Academy Media Center Makeover

    News

    School Specialty and the College Football Playoff Foundation: College Hill Fundamental Academy Media Center Makeover

    School Specialty and the College Football Playoff Foundation: Hobby Elementary Media Center Makeover

    News

    School Specialty and the College Football Playoff Foundation: Hobby Elementary Media Center Makeover

    Comics in the Classroom

    Science

    Comics in the Classroom

    Explore The Schoolyard

    Education Essentials

    Inspiration & Planning

    Learning Spaces

     

    TopicsShop Subscribe

    Copyright © 2025 School Specialty, LLC. All rights reserved. Privacy Statement · Social Media Statement · Do Not Sell My Personal Information - CA Resident Only

  • CATEGORIES

    • Education Essentials
    • Inspiration & Planning
    • Learning Spaces
  • TOPICS

    • Arts & Crafts
    • Early Childhood
    • Special Needs
    • Physical Education
    • Educational Technology
    • Student Resources
    • Organization & Storage
    • Classroom Management
    • STEAM & STEM
    • 21st Century Learning
    • Reading & Literacy
    • Healthy Students
    • Teacher Life
    • Back to School
    • Celebrations & Seasons
    • Out of School
    • News
    • Math
    • Science
    • Podcasts
    • Topics
    • Shop
    • Subscribe
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • LinkedIn
    • Pinterest
    • Twitter
    • YouTube