Category — Earth Day

A remarkable letter from Mother Earth asking for help from children everywhere and entrusting them with her protection. The illustrations are exquisite.

Materials: 5 sheets of newspaper for each apron, yarn, scissors, paper punch
Directions:
1. Stack together the 5 sheets of paper so the edges are even.
2. Cut away the armhole sections as shown in diagram. The dimensions may not be exact depending on the size of your newspaper.
3. Punch 4 holes – 2 at the neck and 2 at the sides.
4. Tie the yarn securely in the holes.
It’s now ready to put on and use to protect your clothes when doing a special project. Be sure to recycle the paper when the apron is no longer needed. A word of caution: don’t wear the apron over light-colored clothing, the ink has a way of rubbing off.

Materials: Sandwich bag, a piece of paper the size of the sandwich bag, a variety of items you might normally throw away or recycle (magazines, colored paper scraps, wrapping paper, ribbon, yarn, sequins, etc.).
Directions:
1. Create a picture with recyclable items and glue on one side of the paper.
2. Write a short story or poem on the opposite side of the picture. If your grandchild isn’t writing yet have them tell you what to write and they can sign their name.
3. Slide the paper in the sandwich bag. The items from the picture won’t get lost and your grandchild with have the picture and the story they created together.

Variation: You can use a photograph of a special event or a post card from a vacation and write about it. The sandwich bag will keep it protected.

Arbor Day Foundation
Envirolink
Earth Day.gov

Go Green Baby Style – Environmentalism is definitely in fashion for baby clothes. Check out these websites.
http://www.babysoyusa.com/

http://www.bamboosa.com/

As five children travel through the Florida Everglades by canoe, their guide tells them about the change in the landscape around them. They learn that it is now an endangered ecosystem, one that will only survive with their help.

This book includes ideas on acid rain, air pollution, disappearing animals, too much garbage, water pollution, and more.
A remarkable letter from Mother Earth asking for help from children everywhere and entrusting them with her protection. The illustrations are exquisite.