Two books by The Little Environmentalists are aimed at the younger set of would-be eco-advocates.
The first book, Go Green With Me, offers simple suggestions that kids can actually do. These are all illustrated with non-fussy simplistic drawings of EnviroGirl in action.Each page gives a simple action ("When washing and brushing, be a drip spotter! Let's help the Earth- turn off that water!"). But also gives a fact reinforcing the concept ("You can save up to five gallons of water by turning off the faucet each time you brush your teeth and wash your hands."). For me, when I read this book to my four-year-old the first time, I only read the large text with the suggestion and didn't overwhelm her with facts. With an older kid, or during subsequent readings, you could certainly read all the text on each page.
Additionally, there are "Earth Notes" at the end of the book with steps that the entire family can take to conserve energy and resources.
And let me tell you, kids love hearing about worm poop! (Compost.)
(From the Little Environmentalists website:) Join EnviroGirl as she learns about saving the environment! In Go Green With Me you and your child will learn simple, eco-friendly tips that will help protect the planet. From recycling and solar power to worm composting and so much more, Go Green With Me makes these important lessons fun to read and learn.
The second book, Nature Discovery In My Backyard
is almost a beginner's field guide for the preschool set.As we follow along in the book, we see a child discovering and exploring her backyard.
"I walk out into my backyard, and what do I see? I see a leaf on the tree."
And each page offers four illustrations and asks if you can see them in your yard, too. For instance on the page about leaves, it asks if you have birch, buckeye, maple, and oak leaves.
The end of the book includes tips for discovering nature as well as nature notes. These are chock full of information to help parents and educators help children explore and learn about their environment.
(From the Little Environmentalists website:) Children will use their senses to explore nature. They will smell, hear, feel, and see their way through their own backyard nature discovery. Each page offers a unique look into nature, with colorful pictures that will challenge your children to find all that nature has to offer. In the back of the book, parents and educators will find amazing tips for going on a nature discovery with their children and students any time of the year! The Nature Notes in the back of the book provide exciting information about the plants and animals in our nature discovery. This book also links to the Model Early Learning Standards so that educators can use this.
Get each book for $5 when you order through the Little Environmentalists website with coupon code SPRING. Or order Go Green With Me
and Nature Discovery In My Backyard through Amazon.This was written by Leighann who can be read at Soy is the New Black where she often talks about going green with her children.
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