World Environment Day

What is World Environment Day?

World Environment Day is a day which encourages people to protect and care for the natural environment. In early learning, this day supports sustainability, respect for nature and caring for the Earth.

When is World Environment Day?

Friday, 5 June 

Activities:

• Nature Walk and Cleanup: Take children on a nature walk around the childcare centre and encourage children to clean up the environment along the way by collecting litter. Provide gloves and biodegradable bags.
• Group time:  Have a group discussion with the children about the importance of keeping our environment clean and the impact of pollution on wildlife and ecosystems.
• Environmental Storytime: Read books or stories about the environment and sustainability. Choose books that highlight environmental themes such as conservation, recycling, renewable energy, or protecting endangered species.
• Recycling sorting activity: Set up coloured bins (or photos) and provide children with different objects that need to be sorted and placed into the correct coloured bin (or stick photo of objects onto coloured bin).
• Water plants: Take the children outside and provide them with watering cans, encourage them to water the plants around their outdoor environment and discuss the importance of taking care of our plants.