Celebrating Earth Day (Día de la Tierra): Teaching Kids to Care for Our Planet

As we approach Earth Day (Día de la Tierra), I'm thrilled to share some of the resources that I use in my classroom to teach my students about the importance of taking care of the planet.

First and foremost, it's really important to start this conversation early. Our students  are the ones who'll be taking care of our Earth in the future, so teaching them to respect and look after it from a young age is key to keeping it safe and beautiful forever!! 

One of my favorite tools for helping kids understand how to care for the Earth is the "Yo puedo cuidar la Tierra/I can take care of the Earth" reader. It comes in both color and black and white versions. It's a great way to show kids different ways they can help our planet.

Comprehension Questions Included

To make sure students understand and can talk about what they've learned, I ask them questions. These questions help them think about what they've read and learned. They also help them think carefully and use what they know in new ways.

Videos

I also use videos in class to make our Earth Day (Día de la Tierra) lessons even more fun. These videos really capture their attention and help them learn more about taking care of the Earth.

Sésamo: ¡Nuestro planeta!

QUIERO VIVIR MEJOR 

Canción al Medio Ambiente y ecología en nuestro planeta.

Reciclar | Juana la Iguana | Canciones infantiles

Read Alouds

El día de la Tierra por Jean Feldman 

read-aloud (español)

El libro de la Tierra (The Earth Book) 

Read Aloud

El Árbol Generoso Por Shel Silverstein

As Earth Day (Día de la Tierra) approaches, let's remember that every little thing counts. Teaching our students to care for the Earth helps create a generation that will work hard to keep our planet safe and beautiful. Let's inspire love for the Earth and build a better future together.