You Can Help Take Care of Our Earth!

Water is a very important resource. You use water every day for drinking, washing, and helping plants grow.

Here are easy ways you can save water:

• Turn off the faucet when you brush your teeth.
• Use a watering can to water plants instead of a hose.
• Give plants water only when the soil feels dry.

Energy helps lights and other things work in your home and school. You can save energy with one easy step!

When you leave a room, turn off the light. This stops energy from being wasted. Saving energy is good for our planet.

Paper comes from trees. When you use less paper, you help save trees!

• Draw or write on both sides of your paper.
• Put used paper in the recycling bin.
• Use old paper for new art projects.

When you recycle paper, it can be made into new paper. This means fewer trees need to be cut down.

Reusing means using something again instead of throwing it away. Recycling means turning old things into new things.

• Use a refillable water bottle instead of plastic bottles.
• Give old toys to friends so they can be used again.
• Use reusable bags when you go shopping.
• Put plastic bottles and cans in the recycling bin.

When you reuse and recycle, you make less trash. Less trash keeps our planet clean and healthy!

Plants help make the air clean. They give homes to birds and bugs too!

You can care for plants by watering them when the soil is dry. You can also plant seeds in a garden. Seeds grow into beautiful plants and flowers that help our Earth.

You can also pick up litter at the park. When you pick up trash, you keep animals and plants safe.

Sharing is a great way to conserve resources. When you share crayons with friends, everyone can use them without needing extra supplies.

You can also save food instead of throwing it away. Saving leftover food for later helps reduce waste. This is good stewardship!

Conservation: Conservation means using things carefully so they last longer. When you conserve water, you use only what you need.

Resource: A resource is something we use every day, like water, energy, paper, and food. You help Earth when you do not waste resources.

Steward: A steward is someone who takes good care of something. You are a steward of Earth when you save water and pick up litter.

Stewardship: Stewardship means taking care of our Earth and its resources. You practice stewardship every time you turn off a light or recycle.

Reuse: Reuse means using something again instead of throwing it away. You reuse when you give old toys to a friend.

Recycle: Recycle means turning old things into new things. You recycle when you put paper or bottles in the recycling bin.

Reduce: Reduce means using less of something. You reduce waste when you save leftover food instead of throwing it away.

Energy: Energy is what makes lights and other things work. You save energy when you turn off the lights.

Litter: Litter is trash that is left on the ground outside. When you pick up litter, you help keep nature clean.

You can practice conservation every single day! Try these simple activities:

• Turn off the light every time you leave a room.
• Use both sides of your paper before getting a new sheet.
• Water a plant at home or at school.
• Put a plastic bottle in the recycling bin.
• Pick up one piece of litter you see outside.

Every small action you take helps our Earth stay healthy and beautiful!

This topic is a great starting point for learning how to care for our Earth. You do not need to know anything special before you begin. Just look around your home and school you will see resources everywhere!

As you learn about conservation, you will discover how every small choice you make can help our planet. You are already on your way to being a great Earth helper!

Conservation is part of a big idea called Stewardship. Stewardship means taking care of our Earth and everything on it. When you learn about conservation, you are learning how to be a good steward.

As you grow, you will learn even more ways to help our planet. Every topic you learn about nature and resources connects to conservation. Taking care of water, energy, plants, and animals all work together to keep Earth healthy.

You are building great habits now that will help you and our planet for a very long time!