Outdoor Earth Day Activities for Kids
The sun is shining bright, flowers are blooming, and summer is right around the corner. Make the most of Earth Day this year by teaching your child how important nature is through fun and engaging outdoor Earth Day activities.
Use the activities listed below to not only make Earth Day fun, but also to promote your child’s development.
Nature Walks
These are easy and fun for the whole family. This activity is great because it is good for all ages. Walks like these are great for exploring the senses and working on communication skills. Have your little one touch the bark on trees or pick up a dandelion and blow the petals off. Encourage your child to talk about what they see around them, e.g. look at the green vines going up that big tree.
Nature Scavenger Hunts
These can be great for your child’s communication development. Look up different nature scavenger hunts online that list different pieces of nature like leaves, stones, etc. for your child to find, or make a list yourself! Walk around your backyard with your child and see if they can find everything on the list. Have them talk about the things they find and point when they see something. For example, if they are searching for a sunflower, make sure they are talking about the color and size of the flower when they find it.