Making Learning Fun

Earth Day is coming up on  April 22nd, 2009.  I know a lot of people don’t think Earth Day should be celebrated because they don’t think Global Warming is Real.  But even if it’s not, I personally don’t feel that learning to take good care of our planet should be tied to whether there is scientific proof that Global Warming is here or not!.  Taking good care of our planet should be one of those things we do just because it seems like the right thing to do. We all try to take good care of our families and our homes. So the planet is really just an extension of that. 

There are very simple ways to celebrate earth day:

1- Plant a flower.  It is as simple of buying seeds at a store and just planning an event around it.  Afraid that the seeds will not develop into plants? not enough patience to wait for the plant to grow?  you can always buy a nice small plant and go with it instead of the seeds.  And remember that kids love butterflies, so if you find a plant that attracts butterflies, you can double the fun.

2- Take an opportunity to remind all members in the family to Reduce, Reuse and Recycle.  Go over your recycling procedures at home and make sue everyone understands why it matters.

3- Go on a nature walk.  Sometimes we forget to celebrate the simple things.  This is a great day to rejoice in the beauty of our world by exploring the nature that surrounds us.  Go to a park, lake, the beach and spend some time looking at all the beauty around you.

4- Looking for other ideas?  Check out http://www.funiqtoys.com/earth-day-projects-for-kids.html