There's no harm to instill a love for the environment in little ones from a young age! Earth Day is April 22nd, and the staff at A Brighter Rainbow Learning Center in Billerica, MA will plant flowers with day care attendees on this special day. The preschool’s staff is excited to spread the Earth Day message and encourage children to engage in activities and practices helpful to the planet.

Check out a few Earth Day activity ideas to try with kiddies courtesy of this premier early childhood education center:

• Pine Cone and Peanut Butter Bird Feeder: A classic but still a goody, pine cone and peanut butter bird feeder projects allow you to discuss the different types of birds in your region and why they’re important to the ecosystem.
• Recycled Animal: This activity makes it easy to demonstrate the importance of recycling. It also shows how fun it is to reuse items for craft projects! Use pieces such as plastic bottles, bottle caps, corks, paper bags, and toilet paper tubes to create a wide assortment of creatures.
• Painted Stones: A way to emphasize the fun and importance of gardening, try painting stones with children to create garden ornaments.
• Natural Diorama: Dioramas made with leaves, twigs, moss and other natural elements are yet another way to foster child development and encourage a deep love of nature.

Try these activities with children any time and enjoy cultivating a lifelong dedication to planet preservation. A Brighter Rainbow Learning Center's staff is excited to share Earth Day with their day care center attendees! For more on child development services, please call (978) 670-9222 or visit the website today.