Activities on caring for the environment for children

We are increasingly aware that we must act as soon as possible against pollution, climate change or the extinction of species. For this purpose, it is It is vitally important to involve children in caring for the environment through small habits and/or activities that will contribute to the conservation of the planet in a natural way. Great Little People, we promote in all our English classes for children activities and Storytellings about caring for the environment. Do you join in caring for the planet with your child in a fun way while they learn English and values from home?

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Caring for the environment as a way to create beneficial purposes

Children are very sensitive to issues related to nature and animals; they always capture their attention and make learn in a more natural and fun way various concepts such as animals, types of plants... A fantastic opportunity to learn English from childhood while changing habits that will be beneficial for tomorrow. If we carry out activities for children related to caring for the environment, we will be achieving: -Interest in caring for and improving their environment. -Ability to learn about the places that surround them. -Ecological knowledge in areas such as recycling, energy, animal and plant life or natural resources. -Awareness and sensitization to problems related to the environment.

Environmental exercises for children

With the arrival of good spring weather, the options to do fun games in English focused on caring for the environment, the weather, the colors or even the mood, is much simpler. In this post we will show you activities that can be carried out both outside and inside the house about caring for the environment:

Activities for preschool children

1. Recycle garbage

Thanks to the colors of the containers, learning how to classify garbage in its corresponding bin will be easier. We can draw, with images and words, posters in English that show what is thrown into each cube: Green for Glass, Blue for Paper... In this way, we not only promote the teaching of recycling but also that of colors in English.Also, if we want to carry out an activity where the whole family participates, we can organize competitions in which the one who recycles the most gets a prize. Another exercise that we can do is the game of Memory of recycling. Thus, children will associate the containers with the names and colors in English of their corresponding cubes.

2. Save water and energy

One way to encourage children to save water and energy in a fun way while they are aware of their use is through missions. If we entrust the little ones to be responsible for ensuring that the faucets and lights are turned off/off when they are not being used, we will be encouraging their maximum participation and interest. With this game, not only will children be acquiring responsibilities and importance inside the house, but also expressions such as”On”,”Off” or vocabulary related to parts of the house in English.

3. Urban garden

Making a garden at home is a great initiative to practice with the family where the little ones learn to take care of other living beings and to be responsible. In addition, we will be practicing vocabulary and expressions about gardening, plants, flowers and vegetables. If you feel lost in this topic, you can visit the BBC gardening guide.

4. Great Little World app

Through the educational app Great Little World, children will not only learn English from home, but they will also acquire values such as friendship, empathy... and caring for the environment! Through songs, games and stories within the platform, topics such as ocean care, recycling or the circular economy will be discussed. All this, adapted to the user's age.

Crafts for preschool children with recycled materials

What better way to promote recycling than through crafts? We make you a selection of crafts with recycled materials that you can do together.