Earth Day Activities | Waste Sorting, Recycling Game – Earth Day Craft Kindergarten & 1st Grade
Earth Day Activities | Recycling Game, Earth Day Craft Kindergarten & 1st Grades
Make Earth Day fun, meaningful, and interactive with this printable Earth Day Recycling Game & Mini Workbook! Designed for kindergarten and first-grade students, this 14-page PDF includes engaging activities that promote environmental awareness through hands-on learning.
What’s Included:
· 7 pages of Earth Day-themed activities : Fun and simple worksheets to introduce recycling, caring for the Earth, and thinking about ways to reduce waste.
· 4 pages of a printable recycling bin box template (8.5 x 11") to build your own recycling box with 4 illustrated bins.
Each box is made by gluing together the templates provided on two pages to form a cube-shaped box featuring 4 recycling bins on its sides: Plastic, Paper, Organic, and Glass. The set includes two color options — one blue and one yellow — so students can choose their favorite version. Each bin has a slot at the top where students can “recycle” items by inserting the matching cards.
· 2 pages of cut-out sorting cards (40 total) : Each card shows a real-world object that students will sort into the correct bin. This makes learning about recycling tactile and fun!
Skills Practiced:
· Sorting and categorizing
· Fine motor skills (cutting and assembling)
· Environmental awareness
· Group or center-based play
🎯 Perfect For:
· Earth Day centers
· Science lessons on recycling
· Morning tubs or small group activities
· Take-home enrichment packs
✨ Easy to print and assemble, just cut, glue, fold, and play!
Here's what you'll get in the package