In this theme we will focus on the geography of our planet (oceans, continents, land, water, etc.) and then learn about how we can keep our planet healthy for years to come. Make sure to check your local recycling center’s website for exact details on what items are recyclable in your area.
NOTE: Some of the activity links go straight to a pin on Pinterest instead of a blog page. Read the description of the pin for the activity instructions. If you are new here, make sure to check out the Themed Curriculum page for more details about how to use this curriculum. Looking for a different theme? Check out all of our themes here.
As you go through this week’s activities make sure tag @kidslearningforlife to share the activities you do! Also, don’t forget to follow us on Facebook or Instagram!
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| Monday |
Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | |
| Floor Activity | Recycle Cut and Paste | Sorting Recyclables | Earth Hole Punching | Sorting Recyclables | Recycle Cut and Paste |
| STEAM | Earth Marble Painting | Making Recycled Paper | Earth Balloon Stamping | Water Pollution Exploration | Coffee Filter Planet Earth |
| Outside Play | Alphabet Trash Pick-Up | Bark Rubbings | Earth Yoga Flow | Alphabet Trash Pick-Up | Nature Craft Collage |
| Circle Time | Earth Vocabulary | “Earth is in our Hands” Song | Real (clean) Trash Sort | “We Recycle” Song | Vocabulary Review |
| Recommended Books: The Earth Book, The Giving Tree, Michael Recycle, The Lorax, Why Should I Recycle?,Where Does the Recycling Go?
Music and Movement: Youtube Earth Playlist |
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If one of the activities listed above does not work for you, try replacing it with a different activity from my Pinterest earth theme board!
Materials List
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NOTE: These are the suggested materials based on directions from the activity links above. I always look for ways to do the activities with materials I already have on hand, and I encourage you to do the same!
Craft Supplies:
Colored Construction Paper
Markers
Washable Paint
Crayons
Eye Droppers (or Paintbrushes)
Contact Paper
Around the House:
Paper Plate
Coffee Filters
Old Paper
Egg Beaters (Manual)
Sponges
Newspaper
Used (but clean) trash
Various Water “Pollutants” (syrup, salt, coffee grounds, etc.)
Hole Punch
Toys/Other:
Balloons
Frame and Deckle (For straining wet paper. Click link for DIY instructions)
Marbles
Trash Grabber (optional)
Sorting Recyclables Printable