Activities to honor Mother Earth as a family

Earth day

Today we celebrate Mother Earth Day, a date to raise awareness about the importance of caring for the planet we inhabit. The Earth is our home and livelihood, therefore, it is essential to teach our children to love and respect it.

But we must not just limit ourselves to celebrating Mother Earth on her day. Our planet needs to be protected on a daily basis, so today I propose a series of activities to honor the Earth as a family. 

Activities to honor Mother Earth

What values ​​to instill on Earth Day

Crafts with recycling

Cardboard rolls of toilet paper, empty bottles, bottle corks, used papers, any material can be recycled and have a new useful life. Take the opportunity to do some recycled family craft, You can't even imagine the beautiful things you can do with things that you thought were garbage.

Visit an ecological center or protected area

Every time there is more spaces dedicated to promoting ecology and respect for the environment. These places are ideal to go with children since at the same time they have fun they learn and experiment. Take the opportunity to take your children to a school farm, recycling center, urban garden or protected natural space where they can enjoy and learn to value our planet.

Sign up for an activity related to the environment

Earth day

Many associations or municipalities organize reforestation, garbage collection or awareness workshops that are ideal to go with children and teach them to care for Mother Earth. Find out about the activities that are organized in your environment and go to any of them. Not only you will be teaching your children environmental values but you will also have a fun time.

Plant a tree create an urban garden

Planting a tree or making a mini garden teaches your children to be responsible, to take care of the environment and to value the fruits obtained from such care. If you don't have too much space at home, calm down, Any corner can be used to put a couple of pots or a vertical garden. 

Disconnect and hit the streets

Take the opportunity to disconnect from computers, mobiles or tablets and go out with your children. You can go for a bike ride, skate, go on an excursion, a picnic with seasonal products.

If the weather is not good, disconnect anyway. You can stay at home reading, telling stories or playing a board game.

Do not forget that the Earth always needs our care, not only on special days. Introduce small routines in your day to day that allow your children learn to love and care for our planet. In this way, they will become adults aware of respect and love for Mother Earth.



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