Encourage kiddos to make an impact this year with these fun Earth Day printables!
Happy Earth Day!
It’s officially April, which means Earth Day is right around the corner, you guys!
Whether you are gearing up to teach kiddos the history of Earth Day or you need a few last-minute ideas to keep them busy, one of the best ways to say happy Earth Day is by getting involved and having fun.
Simple Earth Day Fun
All that said, planning a fun and engaging Earth Day for kids can be hard when you don’t know where to start.
No worries, I’ve totally got you!
First, kick off your Earth Day celebration with some hands-on Earth Day activities.
Then, complete the day with fun Earth Day crafts and printables.
Speaking of Earth Day printables, you can find all my top picks for this year below!
Earth Day Printables
If simple, printable fun is more your Earth Day style, this is the post for you!
From printable Earth Day hats to awesome coloring sheets and games, these printable Earth Day activities are just so much fun, you guys!
Dive right in and print something awesome this Earth Day.
Crafty Earth Day Printables
Before we discuss some of these awesome Earth Day printables from other amazing bloggers, I encourage you to check out a few of the crafty Earth Day printables we have right here on Life + Homeschool.
First, check out our fun Earth templates (shown above).
Then, head over to our recycle symbol template for even more crafty Earth Day fun.
Next, head over to our full list of Earth Day craft ideas for more great crafts that include printable templates!
Finally, check out these Earth Day printables below.
Printable Earth Day Hats
While my kiddos are grown (and nearly grown) now, I strongly remember the days when they would go off to preschool or kindergarten and return with the cutest little hat craft proudly displayed on their heads.
From hats that were their first day of school crafts to paper hats from special holiday celebrations at school.
All that said, these little paper hats remind me so much of those days, you guys!
So, kick your Earth Day celebration off on the right foot with one of these adorable Earth Day hat printables for little learners!
Have your kiddos color this simple happy Earth Day hat (top left) via Mom Brite or create this fun Earth Day hat (top right) via Simply Full of Delight.
Want something a little more cutesy? Try these adorable Earth Day hats (bottom left) via Gathering Beauty.
Need something a little different? Consider this printable I Heart Earth Day hat (bottom right) via Simple Everyday Mom instead!
All 4 of these options would make a great Earth Day activity for little ones.
Earth Day Coloring Pages
While hats are super fun for any holiday with littles, if you have older kiddos, coloring sheets can be a fun alternative.
So, keep things simple this year with one (or all) of these fun Earth Day coloring sheets for kids!
Before you dive into all the fun choices for Earth Day coloring fun, take a minute to check out these Earth Day coloring pages via yours truly first!
I had so much fun making (and coloring) these, you guys!
That said, if they aren’t exactly what you’re looking for, there are a ton of other great options below.
Ok, I’m going to be honest, I had a hard time narrowing these down because they are all so unique.
That said, I did try to make it somewhat easy to navigate your choices by labeling each Earth Day printable coloring page in the image above.
Color one or color them all; either way, you can find all these awesome Earth Day printables below!
- Color these girl-themed Earth Day coloring pages (Top left, A) via Cyrstal and Comp
- Then get creative with these coloring sheets (top left, B) via Lightly Sketched
- Have fun with these cutesy Earth Day coloring pages (top right, C) via Natasha LH (The Artisan Life)
- Then, check out these Earth Day coloring sheets (top right, D) via Simply Full of Delight
- Print these adorable animal-themed Earth Day coloring pages (Bottom left, E) via Oh My! Creative
- Then, enjoy these Earth Day coloring pages (Bottom left, F) via The Best Ideas for Kids
- Color these informative coloring pages (Bottom right, G) via Nature Inspired Learning
- Then, consider these coloring pages (Bottom right, H) via Two Kids and a Coupon
- Finally, print this Earth Day icons coloring sheet via The Review Wire (new addition, not shown)
Man, oh man, there are just so many great coloring options for Earth Day, you guys!
Earth Day Color-by-Number Sheets
If coloring is your kid’s jam, but you want to mix it up a bit this time around, I’ve got you!
Consider using some of these fun Earth Day printable color-by-number sheets for kids.
All 5 of these color-by-number Earth Day printables are great go-to options for celebrating Earth Day in or outside the classroom setting.
- First, keep it simple with these color-by-number & letter sheets (top left) via In the Playroom
- Then, lean on the side of cute with these color-by-number pages (top right, A) via Kids Activity Zone
- Need something bilingual? Try these Spanish color-by-number pages (top right, B) via Bilingual Beginnings
- Next, print and color these beautiful color-by-number pages (bottom left) via Made in a Pinch
- Finally, check out these color-by-number sheets (bottom right) via The Best Ideas for Kids
These all look like so much fun, you guys!
With this many color-by-number options to choose from, your kiddo is sure to find a favorite.
Printable Earth Day Bookmarks
Looking for an Earth Day printable coloring sheet alternative?
Consider creating bookmarks with your kiddos for Earth Day instead!
Get your color (and reading) on with these 3 printable bookmarks for Earth Day!
- Start your journey with these coloring bookmarks (top left) via Cobberson & Company
- Then, consider these sweet Earth Day bookmarks (top right) via Gathering Beauty
- Finally, check out these print and color bookmarks (bottom right) via Tree Valley Academy
Encourage kiddos to color and read this Earth Day.
Looking for a non-color bookmark activity? Consider this adorable corner bookmark (above) ($) via Red Ted Art instead.
Whatever your reading needs, all of these Earth Day printable bookmarks are winners in my book (pun intended).
Earth Day Word Games
Speaking of books and reading.
If you have a word-loving kiddo on your hands, these next Earth Day printables will be right up their alley!
Find the perfect word search for your kiddo below.
- First up, this printable Earth Day word search (top left) via Crayons and Cravings
- Next, is this Earth Day word search (top right, A) via Literacy Learn
- Need something simple? Try this Earth Day word search (top right, B) via The Bension Street
- Then, give this cute Earth Day word search (bottom left) via Two Kids and a Coupon a try
- Finally, check out this fun word search puzzle (bottom right) via Jinxy Kids
Still can’t find what you’re looking for? Consider this free Earth Day word search (not pictured) via 3 Boys and a Dog instead!
While word searches are great, sometimes a little word scramble is all you need to engage kids’ minds and get them thinking.
So, if you have kiddos who thrive with puzzles, you need to give these 2 options a try this Earth Day!
First up, try this awesome Earth Day word scramble (left) via The Benson Street
Then, give this printable Earth Day word scramble (right) via Loving Homeschool a try!
Looking for additional Earth Day word fun? Trust me, I’m not finished yet, you guys!
Challenge kiddos with this complex Earth Day word fill-in puzzle (left) via Tree Valley Academy or these entertaining Earth Day riddles ($) (top right) via Little Halo.
Then, check out this fun Earth Day word activity page (bottom right) via Mama Likes This.
Studying poems in your homeschool? What better way to celebrate Earth Day than to fit it into your current studies!
Give one of these awesome Earth Day poem printables a try during your next language arts lesson!
- Earth Day acrostic poems (left) via Literacy Learn
- Acrostic poem for Earth Day (right) via Mommy Maestra instead!
Whether you are incorporating these into your homeschool studies or you simply have an artsy word lover in your home, both of these ideas are fun and simple, you guys!
Last, but certainly not least, give some of these fun story and writing-based Earth Day printable activities a try!
- Earth Day roll a story activity (left) via In the Playroom
- Earth Day drawing and writing prompts (top right) via Parenting Chaos
- Earth Day writing comprehension worksheets (bottom right) via A Toddler with a Pencil
Encourage kiddos to be creative and write something awesome for Earth Day, you guys!
Earth Day Scavenger Hunts
If coloring and writing won’t motivate your kids, maybe an Earth Day scavenger hunt will!
Have kiddos who thrive with hands-on learning? Give one of these Earth Day-inspired scavenger hunt printables a try!
- Earth Day scavenger hunt (top left) via A Toddler with a Pencil
- Printable scavenger hunt (top right) via Mommy Snippets (plus, check out their entire fun list of Earth Day activities and ideas)
- Earth Day scavenger hunt (bottom left) via The Benson Street
- Adorable Earth Day scavenger hunt (bottom right) via Rock Your Homeschool
All 4 of these options look like so much fun!
As if the 4 Earth Day scavenger hunts I already mentioned weren’t enough to choose from, I’ve got 2 more, you guys!
Check out this Simple scavenger hunt (left) via Homeschool of 1 and this point-based Earth Day scavenger hunt ($) (right) via Little Halo.
Whichever hunt you choose, all of these are designed to keep kiddos engaged and learning through hands-on fun!
Nature Worksheets
While not 100% Earth Day related, nature activities are always a great go-to this time of year — plus, they can make great conversation starters for Earth Day!
So, if you want to celebrate Earth Day by keeping things nature-focused, you need to check out our full line-up of nature activity sheets!
Printable Earth Day Games
If crafting, coloring, hunting, and planting didn’t get you excited for Earth Day this year, these fun game-themed Earth Day printables will!
Check out these fun printable games for celebrating Earth Day with the kiddos.
While similar to scavenger hunts, I Spy is a treasured favorite activity in our home.
When my kiddos were little, we played I Spy on the regular, and I’m not going to lie, I sometimes miss those simple days, you guys!
So, if you have some little I Spy lovers in your home, I encourage you to give these cute Earth Day I Spy activity sheets (left) via Living Life and Learning a try.
Or, consider these multi-age-level I Spy worksheets (right) via Loving Homeschool instead!
First up, Earth Day BINGO.
Check out these 4 options for playing Earth Day BINGO in your home or classroom this year!
- Try this Earth Day BINGO (top right) via The Benson Street
- Or, this colorful Earth Day BINGO (top left) option via Confessions of Parenting.
- Next, consider this version of Earth Day BINGO (bottom left) via The Best Ideas for Kids
- Finally, check out these adorable BINGO sheets (bottom right) via Artsy Fartsy Mama
All 4 of these BINGO options look like so much fun, you guys!
If your kids thrive with games but aren’t quite in the mood for BINGO or I Spy, give one of these fun options a try!
Keep it simple and perfect for little ones with this memory game (left) printables via Homeschool of 1.
Or take the educational route with this roll and cover activity sheet (top right) and these alphabet matching cards (bottom right) via The Artisan Life.
There is no better way to celebrate Earth Day than with a little gaming fun, you guys!
Other Earth Day Printables
While coloring, writing, scavenging, and playing are all great ways to spend Earth Day, I understand that sometimes you just need something a little different.
That’s what these final printables are, you guys!
Mix things up with these fun Earth Day Dot Marker sheets (left) via Simple Everyday Mom.
Or, take things up a few notches on the fun level and give one of these printable Earth Day STEAM activities a try instead!
- Geoboard printables (top right) via Cyrstal and Comp
- Earth Day Lego mats (bottom right) via Parenting Chaos
Strangely, these printables represent the needs of all 3 of my uniquely individual kiddos when they were little, you guys!
My youngest would have thrived with the dot activity, while my oldest would have enjoyed the Lego, and my middle kiddo the geoboard.
Wowa, need a throwback?
Any ’90s mom can tell you that cootie catchers were the bomb back in the day.
So, naturally, this cootie catcher printable via Rock Your Homeschool is giving me all the feels, you guys!
Encourage a little nostalgia in your home this Earth Day and print this one to have a little fun with your kiddos.
Have a jokster in your home? They will love these next 2!
Use these adorable printable jokes (left) via Artsy Fartsy Mama or these simple Earth Day jokes (not pictured) via Confidence Meets Parenting to get some laughs in this Earth Day!
Finally, as we come to a close, consider one of these fun Earth Day printables for kids!
These next 3 are unique, engaging, and a wee bit educational.
- Tracing worksheets (left) via ABCs of Literacy
- Earth Day-themed activity page (right) via Artsy Fartsy Mama
- Kind to the Earth emergent reader (not pictured) ($) via Coffee and Carpool
- Earth Day pledge & coloring sheet (not pictured) via The Gingerbread House
Lastly, these next 4 are a little mixture of everything!
Each one of these packs is what I would consider a set of catch-all Earth Day printables, complete with a mixture of crafting, coloring, worksheets, and games!
Check em’ out.
- Free Earth Day printables bundle via The Purple Pumpkin Blog
- Printable Earth Day activities via In the Playroom
- Fun Earth Day activities (printables and more) via The Primary Parade
- Earth Day activity bundle ($) via Homeschool Mastery Academy
Man, oh, man, there are so many fun options to choose from, you guys!
Other Ways to Celerate
While this mega list of Earth Day printables can be one of the easiest ways to spend it with kids, there are tons of other fun ways to celebrate Earth Day in and outside the home!
I encourage you to check out our full list of Earth Day celebration ideas and get out there and make an impact, you guys!
Happy Earth Day!
