September is here and I know you have much to do to begin the new year. Please squeeze in some time to outline your Earth-saving plans for the year. Remember that kids can learn math, science, music, art and just about any required curriculum by incorporating environmental protection into your school activities. The added benefit to Earth-saving is that kids become empowered. Children will long remember these meaningful, important lessons.
In our September calendar we have added links to information that will help you keep your room and school supplies healthier. Click on September 1, 2 and 6 to learn more.
So where on Earth are Kids for Saving Earth members? They are all over the world and you can check out how many are in your state or country. The groups are advised by instructors and/or parents throughout Earth. From California to Minnesota from Kenya to India, Kids for Saving Earth provides environmental education to empower children to protect the Earth.
There are several simple eco activities this month that kids can do with just a little help from you. Teach kids how to save money both in your classroom and in their homes. This can become a math project. Pick an environmental project or two to support with the money you have saved. Don't forget KSE or the KSE Rainforest when it comes to donations.
Ask students who bring bag or box lunches to pack them "green." Print these forms and give them to your students to help them prepare their lunches in a green manner.
This "Clean Your Desk" form on the calendar will teach children how to clean out their classroom desks. Make it an Earth-saving experience and empower kids while they learn to organize their desks.
Have you had your first KSE Club meeting either during or after school? Kids need to experience meetings. It's a good opportunity to teach parliamentary procedure. Here are a few ideas for your first meeting.
We have two nonprofit partners who are working on interesting projects. One is Global Green. They are announcing the Global Green USA Green School Makeover Competition: A Chance to Win $65,000 to Green Your School! Learn more by clicking here. The town of Mansfield CT will present a free school composting webinar for anyone interested in learning how to start a composting program at their school. Click here to learn more and register.And don't forget to "like" KSE on Facebook, and Follow us on Twitter.
For the Earth and its children,
