As parents, it's important to teach our children the value of sustainability and eco-friendliness. One way to do this is by incorporating eco-friendly activities into our children's playtime. Here are some fun and sustainable activities for kids:
1. Nature scavenger hunt: Take your child on a nature scavenger hunt in your backyard or a nearby park. Create a list of natural items to find, such as rocks, leaves, and flowers. This activity not only promotes eco-friendliness but also encourages outdoor exploration.
Things To Do Outdoors: 100 PLAY PROMPTS
100 Things to Do Outdoors is a collection of games, activities, prompts and projects to keep little and not-so-little ones focused, busy and happy. Pick a play prompt strip to give you all the inspiration you need whether you're a parent, a grandparent, a childcare worker or simply the one in charge of a child for a day. From simple and silly things to distract them for ten minutes to crafts and experiments to keep them entertained for an afternoon, there's a boredom buster for everyone. If you don't know how to make moon sand, chalk paints or giant bubbles, no problem. There's a handy booklet with all the instructions you'll need for all sorts of projects.
2. Plant a garden: Planting a garden is a fun way to teach kids about sustainability and where their food comes from. You can start small with a few herbs or tomatoes in a pot, or go big with a full vegetable garden. It's a great way to get your child excited about fresh, healthy food.
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Experience the joy of watching microgreens sprout and grow above the ground and below the surface! Our transparent design allows you to see the total root growth of these tiny wonders. This unique feature creates an exciting opportunity to educate children on how things grow underground and provides a deeper understanding of the fascinating world of plants.
But that's not all - the "Self-Watering herb farm" is also an introduction to hydroponic technologies, the future of farming! Young minds can learn about sustainable and efficient farming practices; It's a glimpse into how we can grow food while conserving resources and protecting our planet.
3. Upcycle crafts: Encourage your child to create art and crafts using recyclable materials such as cardboard boxes, plastic bottles, and tin cans. You can turn these materials into fun and creative projects such as bird feeders, planters, and sculptures.
Put your crafts to good use and create a custom hotel for the little critters in your garden. Bug Hotel is brilliant large format shaped board book which shows homemade habitats where creepy-crawlies of all kinds can find a place to stay. Young readers will discover how a bug hotel can create a sustainable, safe environment for insects and mini-beasts - and also how to can make the garden more welcoming to them.
4. DIY bird feeders: Making bird feeders is a great way to teach your child about the importance of caring for wildlife and promoting biodiversity. You can use recycled materials such as milk cartons or plastic bottles, and fill them with birdseed or fruit.
Bird House is a brilliant large format shaped board book which shows homemade habitats where birds of all kinds can find a place to stay. Young readers will discover how bird houses come in all shapes and sizes, designed to shelter all different types of birds, and how they can make the garden more welcoming to them
5. Eco-friendly fashion show: Instead of throwing out old clothes, challenge your child to create new outfits by upcycling or repurposing them. You can then host an eco-friendly fashion show to showcase their creations.
Hello Earth T-Shirt
Celebrate our precious planet with this great t-shirt. Featuring fun elements from across Kite's collection, the design helps little ones of all ages show their love for our wonderful world. Made from 100% organic cotton with popper fastenings for easy changing up to and including size 3 years.
6. Nature art: Collect natural items such as leaves, flowers, and rocks to create beautiful and sustainable art projects. You can make leaf rubbings, flower collages, or rock paintings.
Discover the interconnectedness of nature with this non-fiction story collection. Written by science writer and poet Gabby Dawnay, each read-aloud story celebrates everyday miracles in a woodland. A gift to inform and delight the youngest nature lovers.
7. Recycling sorting game: Teach your child about the importance of recycling by creating a fun game where they sort different items into recycling, compost, and trash bins. This activity not only promotes eco-friendliness but also helps develop their sorting and categorising skills.
Extraordinary Book That Eats Itself
This inspiring, inventive, and creative approach to environmental issues will keep children busy for AGES! Every morsel is reusable or recyclable, even the cover! Plastic-free gift bags, bug hotel 'rooms', apple seed planters and eco-friendly glue are just some of the brilliant, family friendly activities in the book. With over 30 eco-projects, this is the perfect gift for inspiring the next generation of Greta Thunbergs and David Attenboroughs.
By incorporating these eco-friendly activities into your child's playtime, you can help them learn about sustainability and develop a love for the environment.
