Get crafty this Earth Day by turning recycled paper into an eco-friendly craft project that helps teach kids about the importance of recycling! Did you know that Earth Day is like a giant birthday party for our planet? It’s a special day where people around the world come together to celebrate the Earth and learn how to take better care of it. One awesome way to do that is by recycling things we usually throw away. Today, we’re going to use some recycled paper to make a super cool Earth decoration. So, let’s grab some old magazines or cereal boxes and get crafting!
Recycled Paper Earth Day Craft
Material List
- Cardboard
- Scissors
- Glue
- Recycled paper (blue and green colored from magazines, cereal boxes, or newsprint)
- Marker
- Paper plate (for tracing)
Directions
- Trace the Earth: Place your paper plate on the cardboard and use a marker to trace around it to make a perfect circle. Draw outlines of different shapes for land.
- Prepare Your Paper: Tear or cut the recycled paper into small pieces. Try to find as many shades of blue and green as you can for a more dynamic Earth.
- Start Pasting: Begin gluing your green pieces onto the cardboard to create the oceans. Spread them out evenly and overlap them a bit for a cool, textured look.
- Add the Land: Next, use the blue pieces to fill in the continents. You can look at a map for guidance or just design your own creative version of Earth!
- Let It Dry: After all your pieces are glued down, set your craft aside to dry completely. Make sure it’s totally dry before you try to pick it up or hang it.
Other Earth Day Crafts
Kitchen Tool Earth Day Stamping:
Grab some kitchen tools like a potato masher or a fork, dip them in eco-friendly paint, and stamp onto a canvas or paper to create interesting patterns and promote recycling.
Egg Shell Caterpillar Garden:
Use broken egg shells as little planters for seeds. Paint them like cute caterpillars and watch your tiny garden grow inside them!
Giant Earth Day Painting:
Create a huge painting of the Earth on a roll of butcher paper using handprints, footprints, or any other creative methods. It’s a fun group activity that can also be a great learning tool about teamwork and the environment.
Share Your Crafting Moments
We can’t wait to see the beautiful Earths you’ve created from recycled materials! Share your pictures and stories from making your Recycled Paper Earth Day Craft with us on our blog or social media. Seeing your creativity can inspire others to think about recycling and caring for our planet.
This Recycled Paper Earth Day Craft is not only a way to celebrate Earth Day but also a chance to think about how recycling can turn something old into something amazing. Let’s keep finding fun ways to help our planet, not just on Earth Day, but every day!
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Recycled Paper Earth Day Craft
Materials
- Cardboard
- Scissors
- Glue
- Recycled paper (blue and green colored from magazines, cereal boxes, or newsprint)
- Marker
- Paper plate (for tracing)
Instructions
- Trace the Earth: Place your paper plate on the cardboard and use a marker to trace around it to make a perfect circle. Draw outlines of different shapes for land.
- Prepare Your Paper: Tear or cut the recycled paper into small pieces. Try to find as many shades of blue and green as you can for a more dynamic Earth.
- Start Pasting: Begin gluing your green pieces onto the cardboard to create the oceans. Spread them out evenly and overlap them a bit for a cool, textured look.
- Add the Land: Next, use the blue pieces to fill in the continents. You can look at a map for guidance or just design your own creative version of Earth!
- Let It Dry: After all your pieces are glued down, set your craft aside to dry completely. Make sure it’s totally dry before you try to pick it up or hang it.
