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August 10 2024

Kindful Kids Weekly

Quote of the Week

"We do not inherit the Earth from our ancestors, we borrow it from our children." -- Native American Proverb

Educating Young Kids On Waste

Microplastics and marine plastic pollution is a global challenge that requires more awareness and action to protect our environment. This week we'd like feature the work of WasteLess India that imparts knowledge to future custodians about plastics and waste management.

Their work is guided by the belief that when it comes to environmental education, the learning materials require more than simply filling heads with facts. The classroom experience has to light a fire in students’ hearts. It is essential that the curricula developed are driven by the interest of children to provide them with the possibility to follow their own thread of curiosity. [See Video]

Reading Corner

Title: Compost Stew
By: Mary McKenna Siddals (Author), Ashley Wolff (Illustrator)
For: Age 3+

A fun picture book on composting and developing life-long habits to protect the Earth. From apple cores to zinnia heads, readers will discover the best ingredients for a successful compost pile. Not only is composting becoming more common in households and residential gardens, but many school gardens feature compost piles, too. But how do you start a compost pile? What’s safe to include? This inviting book provides all the answers for kids and families looking for simple, child-friendly ways to help the planet.

Recommended by Kindful Kids Editors

Be The Change

Make a list of changes you'd like to bring for reducing the waste you generate and recycling or up-cycling with love and care for the environment. Now, begin with one small step to put into action at-least one of those items on your list.


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