We’re always on the lookout for easy ways to celebrate holidays with the kids.

This free printable Earth Day hat is one way to get the kids involved in an easy Earth Day craft!

It’s perfect to use in the classroom because you can print it on plain white paper and you’re set.

If you want to get a little more creative, you can print it out on heavy cardstock and let the kids paint or add fun embellishments like glitter, sequins, or stickers!

I Heart Earth Headband

Supplies

• White paper (plain printer paper or cardstock)
• Markers, crayons, or colored paper
• Scissors
• Tape or stapler
• Earth hat template (enter your email in the form at the end of this post to have the link sent to you)

Directions

Download the Earth Day hat and print out the base and headband extenders.

Let the kids color in the headbands as they please and add any embellishments they want to use.

Cut out the headband and two extenders. Tape one extender on each end of the headband base, then size it to fit your child’s head and use another piece of tape (or a paperclip) to make the full circle.

That’s it! It’s super simple and non-messy!

Earth Day Unit For Kids

Do you want even more ideas to keep the kids learning and having fun? Why not create an Earth Day unit study for kids? We’ve got lots of great activities for kids below. Check them out!

Earth Day Children’s Books

Books are a great way to get even further into a theme! On top of that, reading to kids helps them develop a stronger vocabulary and helps them learn to focus. It’s a win-win situation! Try out some of these cool books about space:

I Am Earth is a great book to introduce children to the planet. It has simple and easy-to-understand text and fun illustrations that will keep kids engaged!

Heal The Earth takes kids on a magical journey around the world to help solve the problems we’re facing on this planet. The message of love and compassion is great for every child.

My Friend Earth is a favorite of parents and children alike! It has an environmentally conscious message and amazing die-cut pages kids can’t get enough of.

Kids’ Earth Day Crafts

Crafting is a great activity for young kids for a number of reasons. First of all, it helps to develop fine motor skills.

Cutting, gluing, and painting all require a certain amount of coordination and control. In addition, crafting is also a great way to encourage creativity and self-expression.

Kids can let their imaginations run wild as they make something unique. And finally, crafting is also a great way to bond with other kids.

Working on a project together can help to foster friendships and teamwork. So next time you’re looking for an activity for your little ones, consider these Earth crafts.

Earth Paper Craft – If you want a super cute activity for Earth Day, this one is it! It has a free template so it’s easy to recreate!

Handprint Earth Day Craft – This Earth Day craft is perfect for kids. They can make a handprint without any paint messes! All you need is paper, glue, and a printable template.

Earth Day Name Craft – This fun craft is perfect for kids of all ages and can be done as a single or joint activity. Have your kids construct this Earthy nameplate and watch how much fun they have. Our name craft would make a great Earth Day addition to their classroom or even the fridge at home!

Earth Day Printable Headband – This headband is easy enough for even the littlest ones to do, and it’ll help them practice fine motor skills too!

Earth Day Activities For Kids

Download our Earth Day worksheets and watch your kids have a world of fun. They’ll have a blast working through each page and won’t even realize they’re learning!

Let your kids pick their favorite activity to start with and get ready to celebrate the Earth in an engaging and educational way.

These Earth Day connect the dots are great for helping kids practice hand-eye coordination and problem-solving. The challenge of connecting the dots will keep them entertained as they work to reveal a fun Earth Day illustration.

Once complete, your kids can color, paint or decorate their masterpieces however they’d like.

Earth Day activity pages are where fun and education come together! Kids will have a-rockin’ good time with our free printable activity sheets.

From counting and graph work to shadow matching – these pages bring a world of fun. Your little learner can explore each puzzle and ‘leaf’ behind a great learning experience!

Sensory bins are great for exploratory play, and there are plenty of ready-made options available that are easy to use. Plus, they’re a great way to help kids learn about recycling and taking care of the planet.

This Earth Day sensory bin is a fun hands-on activity kids can play with during quiet or independent playtime.

Share With Us

Did you make this craft with your kids or students? We’d love to feature them on our social media!

For a chance to have your child’s craft featured, simply snap a picture of the completed project and post it to our Facebook page, email it to us directly by clicking here, or use #simpleeverydaymom on your social media!

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