Taking Care of Our Earth
A printable about taking care of the environment.
Print this page and help children complete it, or just look at it together on-screen. If there are things you don’t currently do, consider how you may start doing them. Remind children that when everyone does these small things, we waste less, the whole world becomes cleaner, there is more nature to enjoy, and animals have more safe places to live.
Later, you might:
- Slow down together. Notice what is happening on the ground, in trees, in the sky. On a walk, notice and name the trees, plants, and flowers you see. (Point out that finding interesting and beautiful things in nature helps you be a better friend to the Earth.)
- If there’s a community garden in your neighborhood, city, or town, look into joining.
- Be amazed by soil together! After cracking eggs, rinse out the shells and put the halves back in the carton. Fill the eggshell halves with dirt and then sprinkle dry lentils on top. Every day, flick a few drops of water on them—in a few days, they’ll sprout!
You can also watch this video about taking care of the Earth.
Toddler Tips: Meltdowns
Strategies for during and after a meltdown…and even some ways meltdowns might be avoided.
Using Your Words
A coloring page helping children explore words for big feelings.
Cookie Monster’s Beach Day
When children are in the hospital, their imagination can become a valuable tool in soothing themselves.
Monster Meltdown
Meltdowns happen… but they are somewhat predictable! As you try to handle them, curiosity and patience go a long way.
Listen, Feel, and See with Elmo
When children are in the hospital, this mindfulness game can help them soothe themselves.
Safe & Together
When families have to leave home in order to stay safe, it helps to remember that home is where the love is.
Bubble Time
A quiet activity such as blowing bubbles can help both children and adults breathe deeply, slow down… and calm down.
