All about Earth Day

Earth Day is a special day celebrated by people who care about our planet, like animals, plants, and the environment. It is a day to remind us all to take care of our Earth and make sure it stays healthy and clean. People who celebrate Earth Day want to protect nature and make sure we all have a beautiful world to live in.

On Earth Day, we can do things like plant trees, clean up trash in our neighborhoods, and save energy by turning off lights when we're not using them. We can also learn more about how to recycle and reduce waste to help keep our planet clean.

Even if you don't belong to a particular religion, you can still celebrate Earth Day by showing kindness to the Earth and all the living things on it. By working together, we can make a big difference and protect our planet for future generations to enjoy. Earth Day is a wonderful opportunity to appreciate the beauty of nature and do our part to take care of it.

  1. Why is Earth Day important?
  2. What are some activities you can do on Earth Day?
  3. How can we help keep our planet clean?
  4. Imagine you are celebrating Earth Day. What would you do to show kindness to the Earth?
  5. Why do you think it's important to protect our planet for future generations?

Symbols and Traditions

Earth Day is a special day when people all around the world come together to show love and care for our planet, Earth. We celebrate Earth Day on April 22nd every year. It is a day to remind us to protect and take care of our beautiful home.

On Earth Day, people use symbols like the Earth symbol, which shows a big blue and green globe to represent our planet. We also use symbols like trees, animals, and recycling signs to show how important it is to keep our Earth clean and healthy.

One fun tradition on Earth Day is planting trees or flowers to help our planet grow and stay beautiful. People also clean up parks and beaches to keep our environment clean and safe for animals and plants.

By celebrating Earth Day, we can learn to appreciate nature, reduce waste, and protect our planet for future generations. It's a day for everyone, no matter what they believe in, to come together and make a positive impact on the world we all share.

  1. What symbols are commonly used to represent Earth Day?
  2. What is one tradition people practice on Earth Day?
  3. Why is Earth Day important for our planet?
  4. How can celebrating Earth Day benefit future generations?
  5. Discuss the significance of people coming together on Earth Day.

My Family and Earth Day

Hi, I'm Isla and I'm 8 years old. Today, I want to share with you how my family celebrates Earth Day. Earth Day is a special day when people all around the world come together to show love and care for our planet, Earth. We celebrate Earth Day on April 22nd every year. It is a day to remind us to protect and take care of our beautiful home.

  1. On Earth Day, people use symbols like the Earth symbol, which shows a big blue and green globe to represent our planet. We also use symbols like trees, animals, and recycling signs to show how important it is to keep our Earth clean and healthy.
  2. One fun tradition on Earth Day is planting trees or flowers to help our planet grow and stay beautiful. People also clean up parks and beaches to keep our environment clean and safe for animals and plants.
  3. By celebrating Earth Day, we can learn to appreciate nature, reduce waste, and protect our planet for future generations. It's a day for everyone, no matter what they believe in, to come together and make a positive impact on the world we all share.
  1. Can you think of ways you can help the environment on Earth Day?
  2. How does celebrating Earth Day make you feel?
  3. Why is it important to take care of our planet?
  4. What symbols do people use to represent Earth Day?
  5. What are some traditions people follow to celebrate Earth Day?

Comparing Earth Day to another Festival

After learning all about Earth Day, is there another festival that you celebrate or that you know that is similar in any way? Make a project comparing the similarities and differences between this festival and Earth Dayand think about what symbols and traditions that are part of it. Think about the story of the festival, if it has one, where it is mainly celebrated - whether it is one country or all over the world. You can produce the project using any medium whether it's paper or on a laptop.

Slideshow - Earth Day
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