With spring comes the annual event of Earth Day on April 22nd. There are many Earth Day activities and crafts for kids to do and make. This day is a special reminder that it’s important to care for Mother Earth every day!
Committing to caring for the Earth and all its living things is not merely taught to kids. They learn from what they see other significant people in their lives doing.
Does the family compost? This is something that the younger generations need to be taught so that it becomes second nature to them. Most kiddos love taking the trip to the compost bin at the end of the day!
This means less trash and much more good soil for gardening, which is another way to be eco-conscious. Growing food for family meals is so rewarding, and it cuts down on grocery store trips and unnecessary packaging of produce. Let’s not forget the fuel used to transport the produce to the grocery stores!
Recycling is also important to reduce trash in landfills. Most areas have a recycling program where you place your plastic bottles, paper, egg cartons, tin cans, milk jugs, and more into a recycling bin, and it's picked up once weekly. If your area doesn't have a recycling program, collect and take your recycling to the recycling center.
Earth Day Crafts, Games, and Activities
There are so many ways to celebrate Earth Day. Here are a few hands-on activities:
- Make your own paper
- Craft a cloth bag
- Plant a terrarium
- Take a nature walk and enjoy the beauty of nature in a nearby park
- Start composting
- Feed our feathered friends
- Grow an herb garden
- Make homemade seed bombs
- Keep a nature journal and learn about the different kinds of trees
- Create simple bug hotels to help our pollinators
- Create a field guide
- Make a DIY magnifying glass
- Virtual visits to National Parks
- Throw an eco-friendly party
- Participate in local Earth Day events and outdoor activities
Scroll down this page to see many other Earth Day projects for kids, games, and activities. Many of these fun activities are perfect for young kids, and elementary school-aged kids and use common household items.
One creative activity that continues to bring enjoyment is to make the Chalkboard Milk Carton DIY Bird Feeder found below. Kids can use chalkboard paint to cover an old milk or juice carton and, with a little help, cut out feeding holes for bird seed.
Not only are the birds being fed, but an old item is being upcycled to make a thoughtful gift for Mother Nature.
Along with the many Earth Day crafts for kids, there are many free printables for kids to enjoy. Print out the color by number, color by letter, word game, bookmarks, or other free printables below.
Browse the free Earth Day activities and crafts for kids on this page. There are so many things to do! Look at the trash-to-treasure crafts on our site as well.
What better way to help children be stewards of the earth than by celebrating Earth Day together with some fun Earth Day activities for kids?
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Here is a recycled kids' craft that can be made to celebrate Earth Day and be used in the garden.
The Kim Six Fix
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This coffee filter Earth craft is a great activity for kids of all ages. It is simple to make at school or home and uses only a few common craft supplies.
Darcy and Brian
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These cute DIY Earth Day bookmarks are a fun Earth Day craft that encourages a little reading! Including a flower, recycling symbol, and planet Earth.
Mommy Made That
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Learn how to draw an Earth Day Card for kids, beginners, or adults with these easy, step-by-step drawing instructions.
Easy Drawing Guides
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If you want to encourage your kids to learn different ways to recycle this Earth Day, these printable color-by-letter activity pages are fun
In The Playroom
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Print these eight pages of Earth Day color pages to celebrate Earth Day. Color by Numbers is a fun art project for kids to practice their fine motor and number recognition skills simultaneously!
Leap of Faith Crafting
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Kids can celebrate our planet with these free printable Earth Day coloring bookmarks.
Cobberson & Company
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This Earth Day Flower Craft is easy to make and the perfect time to remind kids how important it is to take care of our planet.
ABC's of Literacy
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Kids, teens, and adults will all enjoy making this Earth Day ornament.
Big Family Blessings
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Have the kids create a colorful Earth Day Tree Craft to celebrate Earth Day!
Mom Wife Busy Life
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Earth Day Words A to Z Free Printable Word Activity Page Celebrate Earth Day with this fun and educational word activity! T
Mama Likes This
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This simple magnet tutorial allows kids to celebrate Earth Day by upcycling two items - jar lids and promotional magnets.
Mom and Crafters
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This happy earth and sad earth craft is a perfect opportunity to teach kids about what makes our earth happy or sad.
The Inspiration Edit
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Kids can create an easy and inexpensive Earth Day-inspired jar pencil holder using an empty glass jar and blue, red and green tissue paper.
In The Playroom
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This Earth Day activity works great for younger kids; older kids will enjoy it using a paper plate and some paint to create an eye-catching earth.
Mess For Less
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Make an amazing planet globe of the Earth from Papier-Mâché.
Parenting Chaos
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Making seed bombs to plant in the spring and summer is a perfect Earth Day activity.
Little Bins for Little Hands
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Help the environment and pollination by making seed bombs. They’re so easy to do! All you need is a handful of supplies and a little time.
Dollar Crafter
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Getting kids involved in gardening is a great Earth Day activity; making a terrarium is a fun way to introduce them to indoor gardening.
In The Playroom
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Recycled crafts like this tin can bird feeder are a great way to celebrate Earth Day.
Turning Clock Back
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This is an easy Earth Day craft that kids can do mostly independently.
Darcy and Brian
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