Mom’s FAQs

Getting My Child Interested in the Environment

Earth Day got me thinking about the environment and I’m wondering how I can get my 7 year old interested in the topic.

Great question and kudos to you  for involving you child and making sure he or she becomes more aware of the environment and the part he or she plays in it.

I would start with some simple recycling crafts like turning a can into a pencil holder, making homemade paper out of old newspapers and the likes.  Here are some other great earth day projects for the whole family… of course they can be done any day of the year

While you’re working on these crafts and activities talk to your child about why you are doing them and how it impacts the environment.

Keep an eye out for some local earth day activities today and this coming weekend and stop by your local library. They should have quite a few books on the topic as well and can help you choose one or two that are appropriate for your child.