Earth Day and Recycling Preschool Activities

Earth Day Preschool Activities

Preschoolers are at a stage where they are just beginning to understand the world around them. By introducing them to the concept of Earth Day, we can build awareness about the importance of taking care of our planet through recycling, caring for plants, and protecting the Earth. The impact our actions have on the environment. Earth Day with preschoolers can be a fun and engaging way to teach them about the importance of caring for the Earth and inspire them to take action to protect our planet.

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​Free Earth Day & Recycling Lesson Planning Ideas

Are you looking for ideas to celebrate Earth Day and Recycling with your preschoolers? Head to our Free Earth Day & Recycling theme planning page for more ideas and activities.

Earth Day & Recycling Printable Preschool Activities

Preschoolers who have mastered basic counting are ready to explore addition. This fun activity is a great introduction to basic addition. Preschoolers focus on counting with one-to-one correspondence while being introduced to math vocabulary such as add, plus, more, equals, and total. 

Recycling Counting Mats

Preschoolers love big trucks! This counting mat with a recycling truck is sure to keep preschoolers engaged! Use the included printable recycling bin counters or use play dough or a counter of your choice. You can find this activity inside of your Earth Day and Recycling Activity Pack.

Flip and Find Letter Matching

This letter activity includes uppercase and lowercase cards, simply choose which is best for your preschooler! Use as a table game or place the letter cards in a sensory bin as a seek and find activity.

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Flip and Find Letter Matching-Phonics

This version is a great way to support preschoolers learning letter phonemes! This activity is included within the Earth Day and Recycling Activity Pack.

Earth Day and Recycling 3-Part Cards

3-Part cards can be used as matching activities or with other engaging activities to support preschoolers as they learn these new words. 

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Earth Day Fine Motor Activities

Learning to accurately cut out shapes is great for motor control and prepares them for kindergarten activities. 

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More Earth Day and Recycling Activities for Preschoolers

Make Your Own Crayons 

Turn those broken crayon pieces into something new! It's simple and easy to do. You can find the directions in this Make Your Own Crayon blogpost.

Create a Recycling Dramatic Play Center

Transform your dramatic play center into a Recycling Center by using this Printable Recycling Center and Repair Clinic Dramatic Play set that includes everything you need!

Make Your Own Paper

Teach your preschoolers about the importance of recycling and reusing while saving trees with this Make Your Own Paper tutorial.

Recycling Art Roundups 

Incorporate fun and engaging art activities perfect for your Earth and Recycling unit in your classroom. Take a look at this Recycling Roundup for your next art project idea!

Earth Day Crown

Check out this free Earth Day Crown sample from this pack! Create a crown to spread the word about Earth Day and show what you know about this special day. 

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