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Earth Day Activity Book for Grades 3-5

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30 minutesGrades3, 4, 5English Language Arts, Mathematics

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Written by Elizabeth Ward
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About this activity

This Earth Day Activity Book is designed for students in grades 3 through 5 and provides fun, meaningful ways to celebrate our planet. Activities can be used for morning work, independent practice, early finishers, or simply for extra enrichment. The booklet includes age-appropriate exercises that encourage kids to reflect on caring for the Earth while practicing key academic skills. Teachers can print individual pages or assemble them into a mini-booklet for students to enjoy.

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  • Let students choose which activities to complete to build ownership and engagement.
  • Use completed pages as a springboard for class conversations about environmental issues and solutions.
  • Integrate the activities into science, ELA, or social studies to reinforce cross-curricular learning.
  • Have students work in pairs or small groups to solve puzzles, compare answers, and share ideas.
  • Challenge students to extend their work, such as creating their own silly sentences for friends to complete.

From the scientist review

Art and fun activities are tied clearly to the earth, environmental sustainability, and climate change. Important vocabulary is presented throughout. This resource is recommended for use in the classroom.
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Elizabeth Ward
Elizabeth Ward, B.S., is SubjectToClimate's Chief Product Officer. She has more than 12 years of teaching experience across 3rd-grade science and social studies, Kindergarten, and online EFL, and holds a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education with an Early Childhood Endorsement. She has spent 8 years in the education sector, spanning curriculum development and ed tech. Outside of work, she loves exploring the natural beauty of her home state of Texas. 

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