Get ready to explore and protect our amazing planet with these fun and educational Earth Day worksheets! From recycling games to nature-themed puzzles and coloring pages, kids will learn how to care for the Earth while having a blast 💚🖍️
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Matching Earth Day Worksheet
1. Look at all the objects below and the four types of recycling bins. Draw a line from each object to the correct recycle bin.
2. Draw a line to match the shadows of these items related to Earth Day.
Coloring Earth Day Worksheet
1. Read the text under each image. Color the Earth Day pictures according to the text.
2. Draw the other halves, color the pictures, and trace the words.
3. Design a creative Earth Day tote bag that shares a message about protecting our planet.
4. Look at all the objects and determine what type of waste they are. Color the waste using the color that matches the recycling bin.
Fill in the Blank Earth Day Worksheet
Read each clue and guess the correct Earth Day word. Write it in the blank.
Earth Day Word Scramble Worksheet
Unscramble the following words.
Answer Key:
- RUCEDE → REDUCE
- ETHRA → EARTH
- ELYOCGO → ECOLOGY
- RWNEEBELA → RENEWABLE
- PALSTN → PLANTS
- RYCELEC → RECYCLE
- RUEES → REUSE
- RIA → AIR
- TOPDSAEL → TADPOLES
- WETAR → WATER
- CSNOEVRE → CONSERVE
- LDNA → LAND
Tracing Earth Day Worksheet
1. Trace the lines between waste and its recycling bin.
2. Trace and write about ways that you can care for the Earth.
Circle the Correct Earth Day Worksheet
1. Circle the odd one out in each row. Then sort the words from Task 1 into the correct column.
2. Look at the pictures on the left side and circle the correct words on the right side.
Earth Day Word Search Worksheet
1. Find 12 words associated with Earth Day in the word search. Tick the words off on the list as you find them.
2. Read the words at the bottom of the page and find them in the puzzle.
Cut and Paste Earth Day Worksheet
1. Cut out all the objects and decide what type of waste they are. Paste them into the correct bin.
2. Read each item below, think about what material it is made of, and then cut and paste it into the correct bin listed above.
3. Decide if each picture should be recycled or thrown in the garbage. Cut each picture out and glue it into the correct box.
4. Sort out the Do’s and Don’ts to protect the environment. Cut and paste.
Counting Earth Day Worksheet
1. Count the Earth Day items and write the number in the circle.
2. Count each object and write how many you see.
3. Find and graph the items listed. Then answer the questions below.
Earth Day Crossword Worksheet
Write 12 words related to Earth Day in the crossword below. Use the definitions on the following page to help you.
Answer key:
Earth Day Patterns Worksheet
Look at the pattern in each row and guess what comes next. Then cut out the pictures at the bottom of the page and glue the correct one on each row.
More About Earth Day
Fun Facts About Earth Day
- Earth Day is celebrated on April 22 every year around the world.
- It was first celebrated in 1970 in the United States.
- Over 1 billion people in more than 190 countries now take part in Earth Day activities.
- The theme of Earth Day changes each year. For example, one year’s theme was “Restore Our Earth.”
- In 2009, the United Nations renamed April 22 as International Mother Earth Day.
- Earth Day has its own official website, earthday.org, which helps people find events and learn ways to help the Earth.
Earth Day Activities for Students
- Plant a Tree or Flower
- Teach students the importance of trees by planting one together.
- If planting isn’t possible, draw and label parts of a tree.
- Nature Scavenger Hunt
- Give students a list of natural items to find outside (leaf, rock, flower, insect, etc.).
- This encourages observation and appreciation of nature.
- Make a Recycled Craft
- Use old paper, plastic bottles, or boxes to create something new.
- Students can present their recycled projects and explain what they made.
- Create Earth Day Posters
- Let students design posters with messages like “Save Water” or “Protect Wildlife.”
- Display them in class or around school.
- Write an Earth Day Promise
- Ask students to write one promise to help the Earth (e.g., “I will turn off the lights when I leave a room”).
- Collect and post them on a bulletin board.
- Earth Day Word Search or Crossword
- Create or use printable puzzles with Earth Day vocabulary (recycle, reduce, reuse, nature, planet, etc.).
- Clean-Up Walk
- Organize a safe outdoor walk to collect litter.
- Talk about why it’s important to keep our environment clean.
- “Sort the Trash” Game
- Use flashcards or bins to sort waste into trash, recycling, and compost.
- Help students understand waste management in a hands-on way.