How Do You Teach Children To Care For The Environment?
As adults it is our responsibility to teach children how to care for the environment. Even young children can learn ways to save the planet and use less energy. Teaching children to be green will ensure a future generation who cares about the Earth! Talk to children about ways they can save energy. Explain to them the importance of turning off lights when they leave a room. Make sure you practice what you preach! Talk to children about conserving water. Show them how they can brush their teeth without the water running. They will be more likely to do this if they see you brushing your teeth without the water running. Take your children to volunteer for an environmental cause. Planting trees, working in a community garden, and picking up litter are all great volunteer activities get children involved in learning to care for their Earth. Decorate canvas bags using fabric markers and fabric paints. Take the bags with you when you go shopping. Talk to your children about how using canvas b