You may know a lot about the simple things you can do every day to protect the environment. But do your kids? Here are links to some fun, instructional videos & sites that will help you show your kids how to be green
1. The Greens
http://www.meetthegreens.org
Click on Episodes to see cartoons. The site also has lots of great activities and information.
2. RecycleGuys.org
http://www.recycleguys.org
Click on the Music & Videos link to watch short cartoons. Below is an example
3. The Animals Save the Planet videos
Nick Park styled animated shorts which air in Animal Plantet is a very fun and informative way to show your little ones aboout the basic principles of ‘going green’. There quite a few, below are just a small selection. see all of the them at Animalplanet TV Channel
4. KidsbeGreen.org
http://www.kidsbegreen.org/
A fun and simple website for kids! Be sure to check out the 3R’s most extreme challenge game!
5. “Neglected Sky”
Award-winning animation about Global Warming.
6-20.
Here are even more links with recycling, environmental themes and fun for kids.
- Recycle Zone
Activities and information on this site from Wastewatch. Also includes resources for teachers, and fun quizzes, songs and games. - KidsRGreen
Quizzes and puzzles on nature and the environment. - Ollie Recycles
Site with lots of cool games, screensavers and recycling information. - Quest of the Ring Leaders
Adventure game where you must use your knowledge of recycling to stop the destruction of earth. - The Lorax’s Save the Trees game
Dr Seuss’ character in an environmental game (requires Shockwave) - NIEHS
Pages by the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences including songs, printables, jokes, games and stories. - Happy Earth Day
Downloadable PDF booklet from the US Environmental Proetection Agency includes colouring and activites. - Rainforest Heroes
Rainforest campaign and activity ideas for kids from the Rainforest Action Network. - Dan The Gardener
Great site aiming at encouraging children to help the environment and you. - Greening Schools
Green lesson plan ideas for children of all ages - Tesco Greener Living
Lots of great green activities, fun things to make and eco events that you can do to keep kids busy. - National Geographic Kids
Green tips from Zipper the dog. - CBeebies Green Balloon Club
Games, stories, colouring and songs for the under 5′s. - The Greens
Green games with an environmental theme. - Charlie And Lola
Save the Planet game. show your kids how to be green!
