Today June 28 is celebrated as every year World Tree Day, an important date that parents should take advantage of to make children aware of the importance of trees for life. Children do not know that trees fulfill an essential function on the planet, they are not born knowing that they must be responsible and respectful of the environment.
This is the work of parents, educators and adults who make up the social circle of each child. Therefore, you should not miss every opportunity to explain to your children the value of nature, the importance of trees, plants and the oceans so that the planet can exist. And for this, nothing better than doing it from the game, from the playful activities that are the best way to teach anything to the little ones.
How to celebrate World Tree Day
You can plan different activities to celebrate arbor day with children and thus, teach them a little more to love and respect the environment. Here are some ideas:
- Clear an area of the forest: Surely near home you have a wooded area, a forest or a field plot where you can go on excursions. Together, you can clean a small mountain area of waste, while You explain to the children why it is important not to litter the forests, the seas, or the streets.
- Plant a tree: Watching a tree grow throughout life can be a unique experience for children. If you have a small plot of land, you can take the opportunity to plant a tree as a family. To choose the most appropriate species, take the children to a nursery and there they will be able to advise you on which is the best option. The visit itself will be an unforgettable experience for children.
- Find and share information about different tree species: Children are used to using the internet in their day to day, so they can easily find information about trees. Set up a family activity, each one will have to search and choose a type of tree and all the information about. Afterwards, each one will explain and tell the others everything they have discovered about the chosen tree.