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20+ Fun Earth Day Craft Ideas and Activities For Kids

With spring comes the annual event of Earth Day on April 22nd. There are many Earth Day activities and crafts for kids to do and make. This day is a special reminder that it’s important to care for Mother Earth every day!

Committing to caring for the Earth and all its living things is not merely taught to kids. They learn from what they see other significant people in their lives doing.

Does the family compost? This is something that the younger generations need to be taught so that it becomes second nature to them. Most kiddos love taking the trip to the compost bin at the end of the day!

This means less trash and much more good soil for gardening, which is another way to be eco-conscious. Growing food for family meals is so rewarding, and it cuts down on grocery store trips and unnecessary packaging of produce. Let’s not forget the fuel used to transport the produce to the grocery stores!

Recycling is also important to reduce trash in landfills. Most areas have a recycling program where you place your plastic bottles, paper, egg cartons, tin cans, milk jugs, and more into a recycling bin, and it's picked up once weekly. If your area doesn't have a recycling program, collect and take your recycling to the recycling center.

Earth Day Crafts, Games, and Activities

There are so many ways to celebrate Earth Day.  Here are a few hands-on activities:

  • Make your own paper
  • Craft a cloth bag
  • Plant a terrarium
  • Take a nature walk and enjoy the beauty of nature in a nearby park
  • Start composting
  • Feed our feathered friends
  • Grow an herb garden
  • Make homemade seed bombs
  • Keep a nature journal and learn about the different kinds of trees
  • Create simple bug hotels to help our pollinators
  • Create a field guide
  • Make a DIY magnifying glass
  • Virtual visits to National Parks
  • Throw an eco-friendly party
  • Participate in local Earth Day events and outdoor activities

Scroll down this page to see many other Earth Day projects for kids, games, and activities. Many of these fun activities are perfect for young kids, and elementary school-aged kids and use common household items.

One creative activity that continues to bring enjoyment is to make the Chalkboard Milk Carton DIY Bird Feeder found below.  Kids can use chalkboard paint to cover an old milk or juice carton and, with a little help, cut out feeding holes for bird seed.

Not only are the birds being fed, but an old item is being upcycled to make a thoughtful gift for Mother Nature.

Along with the many Earth Day crafts for kids, there are many free printables for kids to enjoy. Print out the color by number, color by letter, word game, bookmarks, or other free printables below.

Browse the free Earth Day activities and crafts for kids on this page. There are so many things to do! Look at the trash-to-treasure crafts on our site as well.

What better way to help children be stewards of the earth than by celebrating Earth Day together with some fun Earth Day activities for kids?

20+ Fun Earth Day Craft Ideas and Activities For Kids

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Chalkboard Milk Carton Bird Feeder

Chalkboard Milk Carton Bird Feeder

Here is a recycled kids' craft that can be made to celebrate Earth Day and be used in the garden. The Kim Six Fix

Coffee Filter Earth Craft

Coffee Filter Earth Craft

This coffee filter Earth craft is a great activity for kids of all ages. It is simple to make at school or home and uses only a few common craft supplies. Darcy and Brian

Earth Day Bookmarks

Earth Day Bookmarks

These cute DIY Earth Day bookmarks are a fun Earth Day craft that encourages a little reading! Including a flower, recycling symbol, and planet Earth. Mommy Made That

Earth Day Card

Earth Day Card

Learn how to draw an Earth Day Card for kids, beginners, or adults with these easy, step-by-step drawing instructions. Easy Drawing Guides

Earth Day Color By Letters

Earth Day Color By Letters

If you want to encourage your kids to learn different ways to recycle this Earth Day, these printable color-by-letter activity pages are fun In The Playroom

Earth Day Color by Number

Earth Day Color by Number

Print these eight pages of Earth Day color pages to celebrate Earth Day. Color by Numbers is a fun art project for kids to practice their fine motor and number recognition skills simultaneously! Leap of Faith Crafting

Earth Day Coloring Bookmarks

Earth Day Coloring Bookmarks

Kids can celebrate our planet with these free printable Earth Day coloring bookmarks. Cobberson & Company

Earth Day Flower Craft

This Earth Day Flower Craft is easy to make and the perfect time to remind kids how important it is to take care of our planet. ABC's of Literacy

Earth Day Ornament

Earth Day Ornament

Kids, teens, and adults will all enjoy making this Earth Day ornament. Big Family Blessings

Earth Day Tree Craft

Earth Day Tree Craft

Have the kids create a colorful Earth Day Tree Craft to celebrate Earth Day! Mom Wife Busy Life

Earth Day Word Activity Page

Earth Day Word Activity Page

Earth Day Words A to Z Free Printable Word Activity Page Celebrate Earth Day with this fun and educational word activity! T Mama Likes This

Earth Magnets

Earth Magnets

This simple magnet tutorial allows kids to celebrate Earth Day by upcycling two items - jar lids and promotional magnets. Mom and Crafters

Happy Earth / Sad Earth Printable

This happy earth and sad earth craft is a perfect opportunity to teach kids about what makes our earth happy or sad. The Inspiration Edit

Jar Pencil Holder

Jar Pencil Holder

Kids can create an easy and inexpensive Earth Day-inspired jar pencil holder using an empty glass jar and blue, red and green tissue paper. In The Playroom

Paper Plate Earth Day Activity

Paper Plate Earth Day Activity

This Earth Day activity works great for younger kids; older kids will enjoy it using a paper plate and some paint to create an eye-catching earth. Mess For Less

Papier-Mâché Globe

Make an amazing planet globe of the Earth from Papier-Mâché. Parenting Chaos

Seed Bombs

Making seed bombs to plant in the spring and summer is a perfect Earth Day activity. Little Bins for Little Hands

Seed Pops

Seed Pops

Help the environment and pollination by making seed bombs. They’re so easy to do! All you need is a handful of supplies and a little time. Dollar Crafter

Terrarium

Terrarium

Getting kids involved in gardening is a great Earth Day activity; making a terrarium is a fun way to introduce them to indoor gardening. In The Playroom

Tin Can Bird Feeder

Recycled crafts like this tin can bird feeder are a great way to celebrate Earth Day. Turning Clock Back

Tissue Paper Earth Day Craft

Tissue Paper Earth Day Craft

This is an easy Earth Day craft that kids can do mostly independently. Darcy and Brian





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