Since 1970, Earth Day is an important event that brings attention to environmental issues and concerns. Gaylord Nelson, a United States Senator, came up with the idea in the 1960s. Today, hundreds of countries around the world participate in the annual event, held each April 22nd.
Earth Day is a great way to begin an eco-friendly discussion with your children and family. Here are some fantastic family-friendly Earth Day crafts and coloring projects with you in mind.
Free Earth Day Coloring Projects:
- Planet Protectors Coloring Book – Color these Earth Day related projects online.
- The True Story of Inky the Whale - This 14 page printable booklet is from the United States Coast Guard. Read the true and inspirational story of Inky the pygmy whale. Years ago, Inky was stranded on the beach. Find out how she got there and what happened.
- 10 Coloring Projects – These printable coloring pages are from Apples4theTeacher.
- Printable Earth Day Coloring Book - This 11 page Earth Day coloring book is from the EPA.
- EcoKids – More than 50 printable coloring projects are available for download from the folks at EdoKids.ca.
- Animal Antics - Write your own comic and print.
Earth Day Crafts for Kids:
Get your children or students involved in these fun and free craft projects specifically for kids.
- Tin Can Herb Pots – What a great idea! And you can eat them too!
- Ladybug Magnets – These refrigerator magnets are just too cute.
- Pine Cone Bird Feeder – What a great project for kids and it helps the birds, too!
- Make a Papier Mache Globe from Enchanted Learning. How enchanting!
- Earth Day Litter Bug – This craft project, from Enchanted Learning, could not be easier.
- Make a New Candle out of Old Crayons – This craft project needs adult supervision.
- Make Your Own Paper – Gail Miller tells you how to make your very own paper.
- Make a Rain Maker - From Squigly's Playhouse.
- Crayola Earth Day Crafts - There are TONS of Earth Day crafts for kids at Crayola.
Reminder: Some craft projects may require adult supervision.
For more information on Earth Day, read Earth Day: Free Earth Day Games for Kids and Families, Fun Earth Day Projects for Teachers and Classrooms and Earth Day Freebies.
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