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    Top ten ways to make your classroom Green

    21st Century Learning
    School Specialty • Mar 16, 2020 • Last Modified: Mar 16, 2020

    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 schools’ students by asking them to create a 3-D project. 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

    Strathmore 400 Series Recycled Sketch Pad

    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

    Classroom Complete Digital Lesson Plans, Global Warming BIG BOX

    Classroom Complete Digital Lesson Plans, Global Warming Causes

    Classroom Complete Digital Lesson Plans, Global Warming Effects

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

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

    Rubbermaid Comm. Slim Jim Recycling Station — 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.

    Carson Dellosa Classroom Helpers Pocket Chart

    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 World Art Compostable Renewable Smooth Rolled Rim Hot Drink Cup, 8 oz

    Eco-Products 3-Compartment Sugar Cane Plates, 10 Inches, White

    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.

    Eco Me Pro Natural Ready to Use Glass Cleaner, Lemon Fresh

    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

    Roylco Sensory Embossed Paper, 12 x 12 Inches

    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.

    Teacher Created Resources Book – Going Green

    Copernicus Double-Sided Bamboo Teaching Easel

    Luke’s Toy Factory EcoTruck Educational Trucks

    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.

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