Earth Day is celebrated each year in April to honour the environmental movement and to raise awareness of the importance of long-term ecological sustainability! The first Earth Day started in 1970 and has been celebrated each year since with over 190 countries taking part.

We want to help you take part too! Here are 5 fun Earth Day Activities for kids to help the planet:

1. Connect with Nature on Earth Day

Turn your walk into a mini nature adventure! Whether it’s a trip to your local park, a woodland walk, or simply exploring your garden, encourage your children to look closely at the world around them.

  • Spot birds, insects, and small animals like frogs or snails.
  • Collect natural treasures like leaves, twigs, or interesting stones to create a nature collage at home.
  • Use a notebook to draw or write about what they find: it’s a fun way to encourage observation and curiosity.

This activity helps kids develop a sense of wonder about the natural world while enjoying the fresh air and gentle exercise.

2. Make Eco-Friendly Crafts

Get creative and teach children about reusing materials with a fun Earth Day craft session.

  • Use old cardboard, toilet rolls, or scrap paper to make plant pots or seed starters.
  • Create colourful recycled art from magazines, paper, and fabric scraps.
  • Try making nature-inspired decorations, like leaf rubbings or pinecone critters.

These activities encourage creativity while showing kids how everyday items can be reused instead of thrown away.

3. Plant Something Together

Nothing says “Earth Day” like giving a plant a new home.

  • Plant seeds or small seedlings in pots or your garden. Herbs, sunflowers, and wildflowers are all easy to grow with kids.
  • Show children how to care for plants, water them regularly, and watch them grow over time.
  • If you don’t have outdoor space, windowsill gardening is a great indoor alternative.

This activity teaches children about responsibility, the growth cycle of plants, and the importance of greenery for our planet.

4. Play in a Puddle

Sometimes even the simplest of activities, end up being the most fun!

Go for a walk with your child, make sure they have their Bubble Boots on and jump in the puddles.

You could get different items like rocks, sticks, or leaves and put them in the puddle to see what happens.

Puddle play is not just a classic childhood memory: it’s a reminder that being outdoors in all kinds of weather is part of connecting with nature.

5. Go for a Bike Ride

Make a pact to leave the car at home for a day if you can. You could get the bikes or scooters out! This will not only benefit the environment, but it will also be great for your health too! Your kids will have lots of fun. Whatever the weather is, remember to wear a helmet for safety and wear appropriate clothing.

The best & first way to take part in Earth Day is to get outdoors and explore.

We know that rain showers are all year round in the UK, but April is known for being one of the wetter months. Hence ‘April Showers’.

Cycling is a fun way to reduce your carbon footprint while keeping the whole family active.

Whether it is rain or sunshine on Earth Day, it is important to get outdoors and do something! Hopefully some of these ideas will inspire you and your little ones to have fun and celebrate.

Don’t forget to tag us in your adventures on Instagram. Or use that hashtag #WetWednesdaysFamily