Tuesday, April 19, 2011

Litter Bugs Earth Day Recyling Project

For Earth Day, I read a favorite childhood book called  LitterBugs Come in Every Size to my kiddos.  I make a big deal about sharing with the class that the book I'm actually reading is the same book my mom read to me as a child.  Here's the book.


Here's a read aloud of the book:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vON1uKqxMik



Following the read aloud, I tell the class that they will create their own Litter Bugs using trash or items used for recycling.  I have my students do this as an at home project, but it could be adjusted to do within  the classroom.
Here's my sample I shared with the class.  I used newspaper, a Starbuck's sleeve, water caps, juice pouch straws, ribbon and a paper clip.


  
I must say, It's a Bug's Life. See my student's creations.  Later in class they write a "Buggy Bonanza" story.  Project details are available for purchase at my {TPT store}.             

                             


I display all the bugs in a "Litterbug Lounge"








This is also part of my Earth Day Bundle at a discount.
 
 
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2 comments:

  1. Thank you so much Yearn to Learn. I just blurbed about you on FB and I'm grabbing your button for the Green blog. Thanks again!

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