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Parent Zone April 2008
Going Green, Family Style
Saving the planet may be a trendy cause, but it's still an important one. The good news is that there are hundreds of simple, fun ways that you and your kids can work together to protect natural resources, reduce the impact of global warming, and foster a greater appreciation of our environment. Try these activities to help your family act green!
- Be car-free. Walk or bike to school — not only is it good for the body, its good for the environment too!
- Make a bird feeder or house. Use a milk carton, a large water or soda bottle, or a pine cone.
- Create recycling bins. Cut out pictures of plastic bottles, paper, and aluminum cans and glue them to the bins. Practice sorting together!
- Make positive promises. Fill a journal with resolutions for how your family can help the earth. Decorate it with photographs, poems, and pictures.
- Grow something. Plant a seed, sprout, flower, or tree in a pot, garden, or backyard.
- Spread the love. Make and decorate Earth Day cards using recycled materials. Include an Earth Day celebration tip, and send them to friends and family.
Above all, have your kids do as you would do yourself. Kids learn more from their parents than anyone or anything else—if living green is important to you, then know that they too will pick up the habit.
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