Today is Earth Day, that planet on which we live and that, however, we know so little about. That is why we propose some family activities to get to know it better and learn to take care of it.
It is important for our children to know the environment in which they must develop. As well as the true reasons why it is convenient to take care of it and respect it.
Learn from the environment
As we say, a good way to celebrate Earth Day is to learn from our environment. It is a day when you can go out to the countryside with your children and discover new plants, rocks or insects. Walking through the mountains is not only healthy for body and mind, it is also it will reinforce the bonds of attachment with your children.
It is not necessary that you go to the country, you can also visit green areas if you live in the city. The important thing is to go out to enjoy the environment and learn of the.
What can I learn about the land by walking around the city?
Earth Day is a day that was established to raise awareness about the care of the planet and its environment. Understanding environment as the environment in which we live, that includes cities.
In the city you can observe the number of cars that pass through its streets. You may reflect with your children on pollution and the importance of public transportation, walking or cycle.
While you are walking you will surely be able to observe the amount of bins or recycling containers there are. That is a good time to educate your children about the importance of recycling and collecting rubbish that we generate.
We can compare the amount of asphalt with the amount of green areas in our city and discuss with our children if they are well compensated or not. It is important to explain to them that it is trees and plants that clean the air of pollution created by vehicles, so that you understand the reason for this comparison.
What can I learn from the field?
We have already mentioned that it is a great idea to go for a walk in the countryside to celebrate this day. We can learn a lot of things, not just from rocks, animals or plants. We may be able learn together with our children to take care of this environment.
Observing a stream or the water that gushes from a spring, can inspire us to wish that it lasts forever. If you explain to your children the importance of water, you are teaching them to take care of the earth.
Seeing green stems grow from a trunk that seems dead can help us explain to our children that life makes its way. We must teach them to respect it and not to destroy that environment that we need to live.
Hearing birds or insects sing, such as cicadas or crickets, gives us the opportunity to explain to our children the function of each animal. We can tell you why it is so important that all of them are respected. Each one has a mission in a long chain of tasks to make this planet function properly. It is essential that you understand this very important concept, precisely on this day.
Why celebrate Earth Day?
If there are already other days when it is remembered to take care of the environment, why is it so important to celebrate this day? Because any day is good to raise awareness, to go for a walk, to learn and above all to enjoy your children.
It is vitally important that we learn about new forms of energy, less polluting, more environmentally friendly crops. And above all, that we generate the least amount of waste possible, since many of them take thousands of years to degrade. This is a day that serves to raise awareness of the damage we do to our planet.
The earth never rests, it never stops turning, it never stops its cycle. It is like that mother who never sleeps because she takes care to feed her baby every hour if necessary. As the mother that she is, she deserves to be cared for, today, tomorrow and forever.