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10 of The Best Earth Day Coloring Pages

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Earth Day Coloring Pages

I curated these Earth Day coloring pages just for you! I imagined the most beautiful parts of the earth and how best to celebrate. These FREE Earth Day printables will engage children and ignite conversation for further learning. To add onto the coloring enjoyment check out these Earth Day songs and Earth Day activities.

 

Earth Day Coloring Pages

Earth Day Coloring Pages

 

Earth Day Coloring Page - Jan Brett

Such a sweet and simple tree illustrated by Jan Brett.

Earth Day Coloring Pages - Jan Brett Flowers

The most adorable hedgehog to celebrate the animals of our earth. 

Earth Day Coloring Page - Mountain Pass

I loved this mountain pass coloring page. Not specific for earth day but certainly a wonderful coloring page.

Earth Day Coloring Pages - Todd Parr

Nothing but the best from Todd Parr. These simple drawings make for a lot of happy coloring by young children. Read his The Earth Book to get in the mood, or choose from one of these hand-picked Childrens' Books for Earth Day.

Earth Day Coloring Pages

This coloring page drew to me. I love the lettering and the round/spherical shape to infer the shape of the earth.

Earth Day Coloring Pages

Flowers are indeed a wonderful celebration of the earth. Flowers signify the circle of life and rebirth.

Earth Day Coloring Pages - Water CycleFor a little added learning during our coloring period, we devoured this water cycle coloring page.

Earth Day Coloring Pages - Curious George

Curious George exploring nature and a butterfly is perhaps the most perfect depiction of all that is beautiful about the earth.  

Earth Day Coloring Pages - Heart Earth

This heart shaped world map had me at hello. 

 

Earth Day Coloring Pages

Earth Day's premise is about conservation and this coloring page depicts that sentiment exactly. What better way to teach kids!

I hope you enjoyed this post of FREE Earth Day coloring pages! I also love these Earth Day perler bead ideas!

Marnie

 

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Easy to Learn Earth Day Songs that Kids Will Love

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Earth Day Activities Pack

We love to celebrate Earth Day! There is nothing better to get children excited about the day and occasion than singing! Check out these easy to learn & creative Earth Day Songs to use in your home or classroom. Get kids moving & thinking with fun Earth Day songs. Furthermore, don't forget to check out these Earth Day coloring pages.

Earth Day Songs for Kids

Earth Day Songs for Kids

This is Our World Song 

Earth We're In It Together 

Kids for Saving Earth Promise Song by Auntie Litter

We Are the World

Going Green Song

We've Got the Whole World in Our Arms

Other Earth Day Resources

Earth Day Activities

Earth Day Activities for Kids

Earth Day Printables

Earth Day Activities Pack

Children's Books for Earth Day

5 of the BEST Earth Day Books for Preschoolers

More Preschool Songs

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  • Peace Songs for Kids
  • Easy to Learn Earth Day Songs that Kids Will Love
  • Gardening Songs for Kids
  • St. Patrick’s Day Songs for Kids
  • Celebrate New Years with these Songs for Preschoolers
  • Dinosaur Songs
  • Preschool Graduation Songs

Have fun!

Marnie

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[Baking Soda and Vinegar] Experiment with Balloons – Earth Day Science

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Baking Soda Science Materials

What better science experiment to do when discussing the earth's atmosphere than the classic baking soda & vinegar experiment?

This idea I credit to my middle son.

You see, I bought adorable earth balloons and stashed them away in my secret science shelves (also known as “my pantry”). Well, he discovered these balloons and begged for a “baking soda vinegar reaction activity” and how could I not deliver?

Baking Soda Reaction

My boys would choose to do science experiments all day long and that is quite all right with me. They tinker, they build, and they iterate along the way. This type of activity is critical. The iteration as an experiment fails is key to embracing failure a la Carol Dweck's Growth Mindset approach (an amazing book by the way – see below for a list of resources mentioned in this post).

Baking Soda & Vinegar Reaction

What happens when you mix baking soda & vinegar?

My second born discovered these balloons and probably thanks to some youtube video begged to have access to the baking soda and vinegar. My sons cannot get enough of science.

We are a lab on most days experimenting with various substances and reactions.

Celebrate Earth Day with this fun baking soda and vinegar experiment with balloons!

How could a mom resist? Really?

Baking Soda Vinegar Science Experiment with Balloons - Earth Day Science

Seriously, look at that face? Such awe. I can't resist.

Baking Soda Vinegar Science

This experiment is so incredibly easy to put together. Plus the learning is hands-on and kids' jaws drop when they observe the reaction.

Materials for this Activity

  • Earth balloons
  • White vinegar
  • Baking Soda
  • Funnel
  • Plastic Bottle

Baking Soda Science Materials

Baking Soda and Vinegar – Science Process

  • Gather your materials
  • Place the balloon opening around the opening of the funnel
  • Pour a cup of baking soda using a funnel to fill the balloon half way or so
  • Use the funnel to fill the plastic bottle with a cup of white vinegar
  • Place the balloon opening around the mouth of the bottle
  • Hold the balloon up so the baking soda falls into the bottle
  • Observe & grab some paper towels

Baking Soda and Vinegar Experiment with Balloons
Nothing has such power to broaden the mind as the ability to investigate systematically and truly all that comes under thy observation in life.
~ Marcus Aurelius

The Science Behind Baking Soda & Vinegar Chemistry

Baking soda and vinegar have chemistry. Furthermore, we know that these two substances react with each other because of an acid-base reaction.  Baking soda is bicarbonate (NaHCO3) and vinegar is acetic acid (HCH3COO). One of the products this reaction creates is carbon dioxide, which makes the bubbles.

When the baking soda meets the vinegar, there is a chemical reaction as carbon dioxide gas is created and fills the balloon causing it to inflate. Carbon dioxide is an important gas in the earth's atmosphere. Carbon Dioxide plays a vital role in regulating the earth's temperature.  Baking soda and vinegar have an acid-based reaction, which results in the gas that fills the balloon.

Baking Soda and vinegar react chemically we know that much simply by observing the experiments. We can see the chemical reaction. What it is about the two ingredients that react in such phenomenally cool ways?

Baking Soda & White Vinegar Experiment with Balloons

Carbon Dioxide & the Earth's Atmosphere

Before I go I have to equip you with some back pocket scientific knowledge to impart on your children.

What is the role of carbon dioxide in our atmosphere?

Well, I am glad that you asked because carbon dioxide plays several important roles in our environment. First of all, carbon dioxide is found in the air but also in water as part of the carbon cycle. Carbon dioxide is a greenhouse gas that traps infrared radiation heat in the atmosphere.  Furthermore, it plays a crucial role in the weathering of rocks. Carbon dioxide is the carbon source for plants.

Why is Carbon Dioxide So Important?

Carbon dioxide plays a critical part in plant and animal processes. Examples include photosynthesis and respiration. Photosynthesis occurs as green plants convert carbon dioxide and water into food compounds, such as glucose, and oxygen.

Leaf in the Sun

How Do Humans Interact with Carbon Dioxide?

Carbonated beverages, of course! Well, that is certainly one example but there are many additional ways human being use carbon dioxide. We also rely on carbon dioxide in baking. For instance, it is released by baking powder or yeast makes cakes and other delicious food items rise.

Other uses include putting out fires with fire extinguishers. Carbon dioxide is denser than air so works well to extinguish the fire as it suffocates or blankets the fire because it is heavier.  If oxygen cannot get to a fire, it will die out.

Carbon dioxide exists predominantly in the form of gas, but it also has a solid and a liquid form. It can only be solid when temperatures are below -78 oC.  The solid form of carbon dioxide, commonly known as Dry Ice, is used in theatres to create stage fogs, to do super cool science experiments, and make things like “magic potions” bubble.

Liquid carbon dioxide mainly exists when carbon dioxide is dissolved in water. Carbon dioxide is only water-soluble when pressure is maintained. After pressure drops the CO2 gas will try to escape to air. This event is characterized by the CO2 bubbles forming into the water.

{Source: https://www.lenntech.com/carbon-dioxide.htm}

Further Baking Soda & Vinegar Learning

  • What happens when you switch up the ratios a bit?
  • Or what happens if you add dish soap or food coloring to the baking soda & vinegar explosion?
  • If you want lots of fizz, try adding a liquid soap and see how the reaction changes.
  • Does more vinegar mean more bubbles? You bet it does!


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Melted Crayon Art Activity for Earth Day

By Marnie Craycroft Leave a Comment Filed Under: Activities Tagged With: Art, Earth Day This post may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Please read my disclosure for more info.

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We love Earth Day activities! Combine Earth Day with cool melted crayon art & science, count us in. The Montessori art sequence is not a sequence per se but an amazing series of process art projects that inspire Montessori kids and their teachers! I included a video at the end of this post going over my Montessori art album with you. I hope you find it useful in your Montessori journey!

melted crayon art

Crayon Activity for Preschoolers

 

 

Earth Day Melted Crayon Art Materials

  • large/thick crayons with earth tones
  • white card stock
  • green card stock
  • grater
  • scissors
  • glue
  • parchment paper
  • iron or hairdryer

Melted Crayon Art Process Earth Day Activity

Earth Day Art Approach

  • Plug in the iron or blow dryer 
  • Set out the white card stock
  • Place the grater on top
  • Grab that old box of Crayola crayons & Peel the labels from the crayons
  • Grate the Crayola crayons
  • Shake/bang out the crayon shavings stuck to the grater
  • You can melt the crayons in a few different ways. I like using a hot plate or iron but a blow dryer works really well. The hot air adds a layer of amazingness to the project.
  • I placed parchment paper over the shavings & ran the iron gently over one time
  • You can also hover the iron over the shavings to radiate heat that causes the crayons to drip down the canvas
  • You can also place the card stock on a ‘hot plate' or stone. I heat an old piece of tile up and place the card stock into of the hot tile (which is in a pan).
  • Lots of options for a base including melting crayons onto a canvas 
  • Drying time is quick as a wink
  • Cut a circular shape from the white card stock with your design
  • Glue onto a piece of green card stock
  • Display the beautiful piece of art work

melted crayon art facebook

Earth Day Learning Ideas

  • Read one of these Earth Day books before beginning the project
  • Talk about how the colors make you feel as you watch them melt
  • Observe the mixing of colors
  • Discuss the reason why the crayons melt and the chemistry behind it
  • Print out this Earth Day Journal page to prompt thinking about our impact on the environment

I hope you enjoyed this post! Don't miss out on my Weekly eNewsletter for loads of printables, learning, and parenting fun!

* Please use adult supervision when doing this activity! Thank you!

Curious about the Montessori Art Curriculum? Check out the video below!

Marnie

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Make Homemade Crayons for Earth Day

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DIY Crayons for Earth Day

Children love crayons and most children love science. So, making DIY Crayons with kids is a sure win. Not only do children enjoy homemade crayons, but they also enjoy the process of tearing off the crayon's wrapper and especially enjoy the process of breaking the crayons.
Melted Crayons for Earth Day

Homemade Crayons

Earth Day Crayons

TIP: Crayola crayons melt the best, most even way.

How to Make Earth Crayons

Materials for Making Earth Day Crayons

  • Old crayons in earth tones
  • Mini Round Silicone Mold
  • Oven
  • Baking Sheet
  • A bowl for crayon wrapper scraps (save these scraps for another art project!)
  • A bowl for your crayons

Homemade Crayons

Steps to Making Homemade Crayons

  • Gather your materials
  • Set out two bowls
  • Invite your child to the activity
  • Talk about making earth crayons
  • Ask your child to choose colors for the earth crayons 
  • Demonstrate how to peel the crayon wrapper & break the crayons to fit in the mold
  •  Place the mold on a baking sheet
  • Bake at a low temperature, like 200 degrees. Honestly, I am not sure if there is a specific temperature better or worse. I like a slow, low temperature to avoid any mishaps and to allow for more time to check on the melting process.

DIY Crayons for Earth Day

  • Typically after 10-15 minutes, the crayons have melted well enough
  • Leave time to cool & pop them out of the mold

How to Make Crayons

Why is this activity so great?

  • Fine motor skills development
  • Creative in making the crayons and in using them!
  • Integrates science
  • Versatile in using a variety of molds and colors

Enjoy!
Marnie

 

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Earth Day Perler Bead Activities

By Marnie Craycroft Leave a Comment Filed Under: Activities Tagged With: Earth Day, Perler Beads This post may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Please read my disclosure for more info.

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Perler Beads might be the best activity for kids. Okay, I admit that stepping on the rogue perler bead is not the most pleasant experience but I'll take it. My sons will sit for an hour working on a perler bead creation. My boys don't sit still often. So, my telling you this fact is a big deal.

earth day perler bead activities

In celebration of Earth Day, I thought it would be fun to do Earth Day Perler Bead Activities. In my research, I found amazing projects completed by the creative people out there in cyber space.

Related Read: Perler Beads DIY Designs & Activities

So impressed, I decided I had to share these ideas with you. Be sure to visit the source link for more detail on the Earth Day Perler Bead Activities.

Earth Tree Perler Bead

Earth Day Coasters

These beautiful coasters come from an Etsy shop that no longer sell them (although I am certain she would accept a request custom order). How gorgeous are these earth themed perler bead coasters?

Earth Tree Perler Bead

Earth Day Desk Ornament

This amazing tree with flowers, bees, and blue birds is a desk ornament. I wish this image had a source. I found it on Pinterest without a source. There is a similar Perler Bead Tree one on Ebay but is no longer available.

Earth Cosmos Perler Bead

Earth Day Cosmos

This Earth Cosmos Perler Bead pattern is well thought out capturing mountains, grass, and ocean. I also find the pattern easy as a visual, one that my sons could follow.

Perler Bead Earth

Earth Coaster

How to Craft Dreams has several wonderful pearler bead creations on her site. This perler bead earth is a favorite!

Sun and Moon Perler Bead

Sun Moon Coaster

How gorgeous is this Sun Moon Perler Bead creation? Top of our to-do list for Earth Day.

Earth Day Globe Pattern

You could simply buy an Earth Perler Bead Pattern from Amazon! How adorable is this globe?

I hope these ideas inspired you!

Marnie

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