The Best Eco-Friendly Finds Nannies Love

Earth Day is the perfect opportunity to teach children how small choices can make a big impact. As nannies, we’re in a unique position to model eco-friendly habits through everyday routines, play, and activities. If you’re looking for simple swaps and meaningful activities, here are some of the best Earth-friendly products that are both kid-approved […]

Earth Day Pancakes

Turn breakfast into a planet-saving celebration! These Earth Day pancakes are a fun, hands-on way for kids to mix, measure, and create, whether you’re making them from scratch from the recipe below or using your favorite mix. Inspired by a fun idea from Brightly Learning on Pinterest. I have found it’s best to cook the […]

Milk Carton Earth Day Bird Feeder

Turn a simple recycled milk carton into a charming bird feeder and a hands-on Earth Day lesson. The kids you care for will love creating something that helps the planet by making something from their recycling bin and invites birds to their backyard. You Will Need: Empty Milk Carton (clean and dry)Ruler or Straight EdgePencilScissorsSharpie […]

8 Children’s Books for Earth Day

Earth Day is an opportunity to promote a connection with nature and a sense of responsibility for the planet with children. Here’s a list of 8 great children’s books to share with kids for Earth Day.  1. “The Earth Book” by Todd Parr Ages: 2-7 This bright, colorful, and simple, board book is perfect for […]

Baby Safe Earth Day Painting

Earth Day is celebrated on April 22. I love helping the kids prepare for Earth Day by reading children’s books about the Earth, making simple crafts, and baking each year. For this super easy baby safe painting activity, simply print an Earth template and trim it to fit inside a ziplock bag. You can also […]

“My Friend Earth” by Patricia MacLachlan

“My Friend Earth” by Patricia MacLachlan is a beautiful picture book and a perfect book to read to children toddler to preschool and grade school for Earth Day. I love that “My Friend Earth” is an interactive format with kid-friendly art that engages young readers as they explore the book. “My Friend Earth” shows children […]

Earth Day Window Sun Catchers

Making sun catchers is an easy project to do with kids of any age. The 18-month-old toddler, 4-year-old, and 7-year-old I babysit for all love making sun catchers for every holiday and season. I find using self-adhesive laminating sheets easier than using contact paper. I recommend purchasing some self-adhesive laminating sheets by tapping the links […]

11 Children’s Books for Earth Day

Weekly Trip to the Library It is Earth Day! Earth Day is an annual event celebrated on April 22. Worldwide events are held to demonstrate support for environmental protection. First celebrated in 1970, Earth Day events in more than 193 countries are now coordinated globally by the Earth Day Network. Here are some great children’s […]

Earth Day Cookies

Cooking With Kids April 22 is Earth Day. Celebrate the Earth with your nanny kids by having an Earth Day treat and celebration. Earth Day is the perfect time to encourage children to recycle, not litter, turn off lights, conserve water, and walk to activities. Be sure to make some Earth Sun Catchers, our fun […]

How Can You Protect the Earth?

Earth Day Project Earth Day will be celebrated this Friday, April 22 and this weekend in communities throughout the world. Some simple and tangible ways to help the kids in your care protect the world is by recycling; not wasting water; walking or biking to school and activities; turning off lights; and not littering. In […]