It’s never too late to start teaching kids to lead a sustainable lifestyle. Someday, children grow and will become independent. They will lead their own lives and be important people who care and have an impact on the environment. Environmental issues have become overwhelming and daunting, thus making it hard for young children to learn more.
Raising children to have a concern about the environment is increasingly important as they can realize what they are doing and their influence on the natural habitat. These simple habits will help kids love and take care of nature.
Reduce, Reuse, Recycle
Following “The Three R’s” is so easy. Kids can quickly learn to sort items such as plastic, paper, glass, and cans and place them into the correct bins. They can also carry their own reusable cutlery, and water bottle or reuse gift wrapping paper to repack another gift.
Spend more time hanging outside in nature
It is a simple trick to foster the love of nature in kids and teach them to respect the environment. Going outdoors to the local park, the nature reserve, or the forest, children can engage with the natural environment and appreciate the beauty of the natural habitat. Going to the zoo, kids can see how the animals live and the impact of climate change on these animals.
Encourage children to use environmentally friendly means of transport
Instead of using their own car or motorbike, taking public transport, or walking or biking with kids to school can be a chance to bond with them and exercise before the workday. Teaching children to prefer public transport to environmentally harmful means of transport will help children have good attitudes from an early age.
Gardening
Gardening is a great way to nurture the love of children for nature and their skill of caring for the environment. They can understand more about plants, animals, and trees and how hard it is to take care of the garden, and how hard it is for a tree and an animal to grow.
Take part in community projects
Taking part in go-green activities is a great idea to give children an idea of an eco-friendly society. The kids’ brains will assimilate information faster and the children will have more concern about nature.
