Earth Day, Every Day!

Image: Markus Spiske.

Earth Day is celebrated on April 22nd each year and this year it is the 50th anniversary!

Why do we celebrate Earth Day?

In 1970, a US Senator organized a demonstration to raise awareness about protecting the environment. Over time, it become a GLOBAL movement!

Read more about Earth Day on the National Geographic Kids website.

Here are some National Geographic Kids Save the Earth tips:

• 13 Ways to Save the Earth from Climate Change

• 13 Ways to Save the Earth from Pollution

• 10 Tips to Reduce your Plastic Use

Who doesn't love a good personality quiz? Take the Plant Protector Quiz and find out what kind of eco-warrior you are!

Learn more about the different types of plastic and if they can be recycled.

Here is Todd Parr reading his own book 'The Earth Book'

Looking for fun Earth Day projects? Check out this awesome list:

34 Earth Day Crafts with Recycled Materials

Watch this 4 minute video and it will change the way you dry your hands forever! Especially now that we are all washing our hands so much more - using less paper towels can have a huge impact on our environment!

Try the 'Shake' and 'Fold' next time you are in a public bathroom that has paper towels or when we are back at school one day...

And finally, here is my eBook recommendation of the week (Eco-theme):

That's all for now, Holly Hawks!

Keep reading, be kind and care for our Earth xxx