Save the Earth

• DOMAIN(S)

  Cognitive Development and General Knowledge (CD)
• INDICATOR(S)

  CD-SC5.4a
• AGE GROUP(S)

  48-60 months

Do a picture walk of the book I Can Save the Earth!: One Little Monster Learns to Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle by Alison Inches. Collect items around the classroom that can be reused and recycled. Use two different-colored sticker dots to color-code the items. For example, the reusable items can have a red dot and the recyclable items can have a blue dot. Children choose a sticker dot color to look for in the classroom. Take the children around the room with a basket to collect the items they find with that color dot. The children bring their items back to the table and discuss if items are reusable or recyclable. Talk about the term reduce and ask the children about specific items in the classroom. For example, ask, “How can we reduce the amount of paper towels we use in the restroom?” or “How can we reduce the amount of water we use to wash our hands?” Take pictures of those  items to post around the room as “Save The Earth” reminders. This can be done in small group.  

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