In England the book supports the move towards climate change education through a model science curriculum. Colouring is a fantastic way to develop children's motor skills while also enhancing their concentration as they are kept occupied. They all provide inspiration for my stories, including our mad dog Manny, Kipper the cat, and Bob 17 the goldfish. This slim little book follows Mother Earth as she shares her worries with the moon about the negative environmental impact that people are having on the planet. I would highly recommend this book to be used in the classroom for older students who are learning about the effects of climate change.

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This is a great activity as it teaches children about the ‘Life Cycle of a plant’ as well as growing your own food to live sustainably. She needs to put here trust in children as they are learning more about the situation and how they can help. If you enjoyed using this Mother Earth Colouring Sheet, please let us know by leaving a review down below! Although a little contrived at times, the verse introduces ideas and topics with standard and extended vocabulary so that a young reader may develop language skills without being overwhelmed.

Mother Earth is worried about climate change, pollution, unfair distribution of wealth and resources and war etc. If you don’t want me to add your photos to my page please let me know, and I will obviously respect your privacy. Your learners will love bringing colour to the image and displaying it proudly in their classroom or at home. Climate change is such a big issue at the moment, and everyone needs to do their bit to try and combat climate change and make our Earth healthier for everyone.

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Our Mother Earth Colouring Sheet features a lovely, hand-drawn image of Mother Earth showcasing earth in all its glory.Mother Earth Day is an annual international day to celebrate our amazing Earth, and share the message of the importance of reducing climate change and protecting our Earth from human destruction. Recommended by the United Nations, The National Association of Environmental Education and County Councils ( Caerphilly bought 80 copies, one for each primary school! Since that time I have been busy writing and editing a range of titles for children 3 to 8+ years of age.

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They reassure her that the problems are not insurmountable and she should put her trust in young people who will fight her cause. In particular, the efforts and decisions made by knowledgeable young people are highlighted as key to improving the environmental fortunes of the planet. Claire and Simon love visiting schools to talk about their work and do educational activities with the children. The author has also provides links for organizations that help with this as well which make it a perfect venue to asking older students, "What can you do to help?Noah is a highly strung whirlwind, noisy, clever, excitable, very active, with a great imagination and sense of humour but he is sensitive too and eager to please. Have a look at the links/PowerPointsand have a go at creating your own PowerPoint or information sheet/booklet all about climate change. Have a go at taking some pictures of the beauty of nature around us, and share your best ones with me! Students brainstorm ideas about the things our planet gives us and make their own drawings with text or posters to share their ideas.

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However, there is a movement amongst young people to be more environmentally friendly and kinder to each other. The rhyming text provides a clever, inviting and thought-provoking way to deliver the subject matter, hooking the reader into the themes of the book with ease. The artwork, by Simon Taylor, reflects the words and ideas so beautifully that the story reads easily as a picture book for very young children, with much to discuss and share from the illustrations. As part of our Wonder Days theme week, I have planned a range of activities, with videos, photos and PowerPoints to help give you ideas. Turning to the Sun, Mother Earth and the Moon are cheered by the Sun’s belief that there is capacity for the environmental damage to be reduced and reversed before it is too late.

But, it wasn't until a school's inspector read some of my work and encouraged me to publish them, that I even considered becoming an author. Seed harvest and plant So, the idea here is any seeds that you find when eating fruit, save them and plant them in some compost to ‘see what happens’. If you go out for your ‘daily exercise’ walk with your family, then why not take a glove and a bin bag with you and see how much rubbish you can collect on the way.