More Earth Day Ideas

Simple Projects for Schools

1. Change a Bulb Day – Use our “Earth Day Idea” CFL Light Bulb Purchasing Program to encourage every family to change a regular bulb to a CFL bulb and have a 75% savings in energy use. A great lesson for kids and adults about -“Rethink”
Bonus – receive $1.00 donation for every bulb you sell to do other educational programs.

2. Lights Out Day – For one hour turn of the lights in each classroom and teach in natural light or go out side, a great lesson about-“Rethink”

3. Donate Toy Day – One child’s old toy can be another child’s treasure. Have each child attach a note to the toy encouraging the next child to send a note back to the school about the toy they receive. A great lesson about “Reuse”

4. Bring a Blanket to School Day – Old blankets, comforters and towels are needed by animal shelters and animal hospitals for bedding. Take photos of the puppies and kittens in the shelters you donate to and put them up at school. Great lesson in “Reuse”

5. Plant a Tree Day – Use the Donations from your light bulb sale to purchase a tree for the school or community.

Other projects can be found on the internet.
edhelper.com, holidays.kaboose.com/earth-day/