Helping children be sustainable

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Last Updated: Thursday, 07 July 2022 14:20

Here are some simple ways to teach children to be sustainable:

1. Read story books with environmental themes. A visit to the local library can assist with this.
2. Discuss sustainability at home.
   • Talk about turning the taps and lights off after use.
   • How many food scraps remain after mealtime?
   • Start a worm or compost bin.
3. Spend time in nature, go for bushwalks, visit the beach and talk about the animals.
   • Talk about the rubbish you find and the importance of keeping the environment clean.
4. Start a veggie garden.
   • Build out of recycled timber or plant into the ground.
   • Discuss soil types, compost and types of vegetable grown in different seasons.

Ways in which children can learn to be responsible for the environment are:

• Show an appreciation of nature.
• Check out walks and trails in the region.
• Understand the relationship between people, plants, animals, and the land.
• Exploring insects and animals in their natural habitat.
• Interact with vegetation and natural materials in the environment.

Home projects including upcycling and recycling are a great way to get talking and start being sustainable around the home.