Earth Day Suncatcher & Pledge

Happy Earth Day Friends! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀​​​​​​​​
We've got a fantastic Earth Day craft for you that pairs perfectly with our Earth Day workbook, plus it is a wonderful way to ♻️ upcycle some plastic containers.

Earth Day is an important celebration because it helps us show appreciation and care for our planet, which is our home. It reminds us of how important it is to protect Earth’s natural beauty and resources, such as clean air, water, and the vibrant ecosystems around us. By learning about the impact of pollution and waste, Earth Day encourages us to adopt habits that can help combat these issues, making sure our planet remains healthy. It’s a special day when people all over the world come together to think about how collectively we can make positive changes like planting trees, cleaning up litter, and living more sustainably. Earth Day highlights how each of us can play a part in taking care of the environment, ensuring a brighter future for everyone.

EARTH DAY SUNCATCHER INSTRUCTIONS
Flower Petals ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀​​​​​​​​
Leaves⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀​​​​​​​​
White Glue⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀​​​​​​​​
Clear Thin Plastic ♻️⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀​​​​​​​​
Scissors⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀​​​​​​​​
Permanent Markers ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀​​​​​​​​
Print out of the Earth from the @habitatschoolhouse Earth Day workbook ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀​​​​​​​​
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Instructions:⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀​​​​​​​​
① Using your permanent marker, trace the print out of the earth onto your clear plastic. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀​​​​​​​​
② Glue leaves and flower petals onto the land, and paint or colour the water blue. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀​​​​​​​​
③ Once dry, cut out your Earth and hang it in the window so the sunlight can shine through. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀​​​​​​​​
④ Pair it with our Earth Day workbook. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀

Making an Earth Day pledge

is a wonderful way for children to show love and care for our planet. By promising to protect the environment, you help ensure that the air stays clean, trees flourish, and animals have safe homes. This commitment encourages you to think about ways to reduce waste, save water, and recycle more, which helps preserve the Earth for future generations. An Earth Day pledge also teaches responsibility and shows that even small actions can make a big difference in taking care of our beautiful planet. It's a chance to join others in making the world a better, healthier place.

Pictured here: Our Earth Day workbook
Photos by @one.loved.mama