Care for Earth for Kids: Reduce, Reuse and Recycle (Kindergarten and Grade 1 Science)

Hi, I'm Luna from DoodleBeez. Earth is our home. It gives us air to breathe, water to drink and land to grow food. Today we will learn easy ways that even kids can take care of Earth.

Reduce means use less. Take only what you need. Use both sides of your paper. Bring a lunch box instead of throwing away lots of bags. Less trash helps keep Earth clean.

Reuse means use things again. A glass jar can hold crayons. An old box can become a toy house. Give clothes you outgrow to someone else who can use them.

Recycle means turning old things into new things. Paper, cans and some plastic bottles go in the recycling bin. A factory can turn them into new paper, cans and bottles.

We can save water and energy too. Turn off the tap while you brush your teeth. Turn off the lights when you leave a room. Small actions add up to big help.

We can protect living things. Plant a tree or a flower. Put litter in a bin, so animals do not get hurt by it. Leave nests, rocks and plants where you find them.

Now it's your turn. You finish a drink in a can. What is the best way to care for Earth: throw it on the ground, or put it in the recycling bin? Pause and try. Put it in the recycling bin!

Great job! We care for Earth when we reduce, reuse and recycle, save water and energy, and protect plants and animals. Practice caring for Earth in the Science Lab at doodlebeez.com. See you next time!