Earth Day: Building Blocks for a Better World
April 6th, 2010 | Author: Shannon
I love the innocence of children.
Today I watched as my little ones ran through our flower garden, full of blooming daffodils they planted in the Fall. Jumping and singing and being totally present in their play.
A few weeks ago my son wrapped up blocks and gave them to me as presents. Then built me a “sink” (not sure why he picked a sink maybe it’s where I spend most of my day) but this is what he created:
He loves to craft and create and listens eagerly to us as we discuss modifications to the house or the yard.
Then in his play (like with his sink) he imitates everything he has heard (learned) from us adults.
I’ll admit, when I see him in the garden digging holes and “planting”; or building houses; or planning yard projects like adding compost to one side of the yard and moving rocks from one place to another; or when he gathers his tools to get some dirt from the forest.. I really smiles inside and out- because I know that as he imitates me, he is learning to care for the Earth.
We’re planning to pick up garbage for Earth Day, what’s your plan?
This is part of the Steady Mom Blog Challenge- dare I tell you the truth? Start to finish post time- 12 minutes.
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I love to watch my kids dig in the yard-although we do have some “off limits” areas! Ha!
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Love this post. I believe if we instill a love of nature in our children, they will want to protect it.
For Earth Day – The Little Humbugs are raising awareness for our pollinators. I’ll be posting EARTH DAY “Help Save Our Pollinators” coloring/worksheets on my blog next week: http://www.marghanita.com/wishes/
totally agree!