Fun Earth Day Acitivities

Growing Plants http://fun.familyeducation.com/ Materials Seeds, Shallow dish of water, Planters, Potting soil Directions Soak seeds from an orange, apple, grapefruit, lemon, or lime in water for a day or two. Fill several planters with potting soil and place three or four seeds in each one about half an inch deep. Water the seeds, place the […]

How Nannies and Au Pairs Can Make Earth Day Everyday

Teaching Children to be Green Tomorrow is Earth Day. Great power lies in the hands of nannies and au pairs that consistently teach children to reduce, reuse, and recycle. To teach children to respect the environment, we must live green and value our natural world, especially when our charges look up to us. If we […]

Earth Day Movies to Watch With Kids

Typically Best Nanny Newsletter discourages nannies and au pairs using the television as an electronic babysitter. But there are several great family movies that caregivers can allow children to view that fit the theme of Earth Day. Fly Away HomeThirteen-year-old Amy is forced to start life over with her estranged father after her mother dies, […]

Earth Day Children’s Books

Weekly Trip to the Library Wednesday, April 22, 2009 is Earth Day. This week borrow children’s books about respecting the environment when you visit the library. Here are some suggestions. Recycle A Handbook for KidsBy Gail GibbonsAges 4 to 8Gail Gibbons simply, succinctly, and clearly explains how recycling conserves energy and reduces pollution as it […]