Re: earth day for toddlers. They're not ready for that
Posted by Anne on 4/16/08
I disagree that toddlers are too young. I think instilling an appreciation for nature is appropriate and important, and that can be done by simply going on a nature walk, examining bugs outside, finding different kinds of plants, etc. You don't have to have specific activities, just bring them to a "naturey" area, and let them have at it! =) I'm not sure if this is an option for you, but I think it's the best way for toddlers to "do" Earth Day. (And not just Earth Day. Talking about/doing these things once a year doesn't teach kids anything about earth appreciation and care.) BTW: If bringing them to nature is not an option, you could always bring nature to them. Bring in some things for them to observe/explore in your classroom, and have it be a child-led learning experience with centers, maybe.
Posts on this thread, including this one
- earth day for toddlers, 4/09/07, by Heather.
- Re: earth day for toddlers, 4/10/07, by Marilyn B..
- Re: Trash Walk, 3/14/08, by Carisa.
- Re: earth day for toddlers, 4/13/08, by Taci.
- Re: earth day for toddlers, 4/13/08, by Taci Z.
- Re: earth day for toddlers. They're not ready for that, 4/13/08, by I think toddlers are too young for Earth Day concepts.
- Re: earth day for toddlers. They're not ready for that, 4/14/08, by Marilyn B..
- Re: earth day for toddlers. They're not ready for that, 4/14/08, by Sarah.
- Re: earth day for toddlers. They're not ready for that, 4/16/08, by Anne.
- Re: earth day for toddlers. They're not ready for that, 4/18/08, by Arlinda Felix.
- Re: earth day for toddlers. They're not ready for that, 4/19/08, by Right..
- Re: earth day for toddlers. They're not ready for that, 4/21/08, by Marilyn B.
- Re: earth day for toddlers. They're not ready for that, 4/22/08, by michelle.
- Re: earth day for toddlers. They're not ready for that, 4/23/08, by Heh heh. Yeah, mixing toddlers with dirt. Unheard of! nfm.
- Re: earth day for toddlers. They're not ready for that, 4/28/08, by Leah.
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