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! Then, they’ll have an adorable Earth Day crown to show off their love for the planet.

Earth Day Hat For Preschoolers

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Supplies

• White paper (plain printer paper or cardstock)
• Markers, crayons, or colored paper
• Scissors
• Tape or stapler
• Earth hat template (click the “click here to get this freebie” image at the end to open the form)

Directions

Start by downloading the Earth hat template and printing it out. Once you have the template printed, gather the materials needed for this fun activity.

Hand over the headbands and let the kids unleash their creativity – they can color them in any way they like and add all the sparkly, feathery, or glittery embellishments their hearts desire. This is where their imaginations get to shine, so encourage them to express themselves freely!

Next, help the kids carefully cut out the headband and two extenders. Then, guide them as they tape one extender to each end of the headband base, creating the perfect size for your child’s head.

Once it’s sized just right, secure the ends with another piece of tape or a paperclip to form the full circle.

Do your crafty kids love jokes? If so be sure to tell them all of these Earth Day puns and jokes!

Activities For Kids

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 and make this April 22nd one to remember!

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 – Young children will have so much fun making this fun Earth Day craft! It’s a great opportunity to talk about the importance of taking care of our planet while working on their fine motor skills. Print out the template and let them cut and glue the pieces together to create their own planet Earth!

Handprint Earth Day Craft – Looking for the perfect craft for kids of all ages? This handprint Earth Day craft is perfect for toddlers, preschoolers, kindergarten students, and even older kids! Just follow our simple craft tutorial to create this beautiful keepsake. It would also make a cute gift for grandparents or teachers!

Earth Day Name Craft – This craft is a fun way for kids to practice spelling their names while creating a personalized Earth Day decoration. It’s perfect for home or classroom use and would be a great independent work activity for kids! All you need is construction paper, scissors, and glue to get started.

Earth Day Printable Headband – Have your kiddos make this headband and wear it proudly on Earth Day! It’s the cutest accessory and the perfect way to show their love for the planet and spread awareness. Plus, it’s an easy and mess-free craft that only requires some simple craft supplies.

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 these free Earth Day printables 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!

Add this Earth Day preschool handwriting practice to your lesson plans for a fun way to incorporate the holiday into writing practice! It’s the perfect Earth Day activity for preschoolers to work on tracing and pencil control. Plus, the digital download is free and easy to set up.

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