|
Scholastic Parents Scholastic Parents is your online source for the latest information and advice on learning and development, family life, and school success. |
Green Living
Saving the planet may be a trendy cause, but it's still an important one. The good news is that there are hundreds of simple, fun ways that you and your kids can work together to protect natural resources, reduce the impact of global warming, and foster a greater appreciation of our environment. Try these activities, book suggestions, and talking tips to help your family act green!
Articles
Growing Up Green
by Barbara Sprung
Parent & Child | May ,2007
Tips on raising an environmentally aware child. Gives ideas for helping you child connect with nature. Lists strategies for going green.
by Barbara Sprung
Parent & Child | May ,2007
Tips on raising an environmentally aware child. Gives ideas for helping you child connect with nature. Lists strategies for going green.
One Family, One Planet
by Lynne Ticknor
Parent & Child | Ask your child about protecting the environment and you'Â?ll likely hear these 10 bright ideas.
by Lynne Ticknor
Parent & Child | Ask your child about protecting the environment and you'Â?ll likely hear these 10 bright ideas.
Share the Outdoors With Your Kids
by Mary Seehafer Sears
Scholastic Parents | March 6,2007
When spring blooms in your neighborhood, get out and soak up the season.
by Mary Seehafer Sears
Scholastic Parents | March 6,2007
When spring blooms in your neighborhood, get out and soak up the season.
Hands-on Gardening and Nature Projects
by Mary Seehafer Sears
Scholastic Parents | March 6,2007
Get your green thumb dirty with these outdoor experiments and activities.
by Mary Seehafer Sears
Scholastic Parents | March 6,2007
Get your green thumb dirty with these outdoor experiments and activities.
Where the Wild Things Are
by Kate Brophy
Parent & Child | June 1,2006
Create a sanctuary to explore and nurture the natural world Ã?Â? no matter where you live.
by Kate Brophy
Parent & Child | June 1,2006
Create a sanctuary to explore and nurture the natural world Ã?Â? no matter where you live.
Communicate With Your Kids About Climate Change
by Amanda Wheat
Scholastic Parents | January 11,2008
Move past the media mumble and help your child understand global warming.
by Amanda Wheat
Scholastic Parents | January 11,2008
Move past the media mumble and help your child understand global warming.
Your Way: Teach Your Child to Care for the Earth
Parent & Child | May ,2007
We asked how you teach your child to love our planet. HereÃ?Â?s what you had to say:
Parent & Child | May ,2007
We asked how you teach your child to love our planet. HereÃ?Â?s what you had to say:
Green Up Your Act
by Vanessa McGrady
Parent & Child | April ,2008
Your kitchen is a great place to start making small changes that have a big impact on your family's health.
by Vanessa McGrady
Parent & Child | April ,2008
Your kitchen is a great place to start making small changes that have a big impact on your family's health.
Extracurricular Extras: What Kids Learn From Community Service
by Mary Seehafer Sears
Scholastic Parents | August ,2007
Community service simply means helping others. Kids who reach out discover priceless life lessons.
by Mary Seehafer Sears
Scholastic Parents | August ,2007
Community service simply means helping others. Kids who reach out discover priceless life lessons.
Quick Click: 6 Ways to Celebrate Earth Day
Parent & Child | Try these activities to help your children understand the significance of Earth Day.
Parent & Child | Try these activities to help your children understand the significance of Earth Day.
Keep It GREEN by Reading!
Don't miss these exciting stories and fascinating information about our planet and the people who care about it.
Don't miss these exciting stories and fascinating information about our planet and the people who care about it.
Put Old Tech to Rest
by C. Norm England
Parent & Child | April ,2008
Dispose of outdated technology in an Earth-friendly way with these suggestions and resources.
by C. Norm England
Parent & Child | April ,2008
Dispose of outdated technology in an Earth-friendly way with these suggestions and resources.
Super Spring Stories
Scholastic Parents | February 21,2007
Welcome the spring season with these refreshing read-aloud story books. This list of book recommendations includes plot summaries and, in some cases, links to more information.
Scholastic Parents | February 21,2007
Welcome the spring season with these refreshing read-aloud story books. This list of book recommendations includes plot summaries and, in some cases, links to more information.
Springtime Stories for Beginning Readers
Scholastic Parents | February 21,2007
Introduce the spring season with these wonderful books for beginners. Books with springtime themes like butterflies and birds. List includes spring poetry collections.
Scholastic Parents | February 21,2007
Introduce the spring season with these wonderful books for beginners. Books with springtime themes like butterflies and birds. List includes spring poetry collections.
Back-to-Nature Books for Independent Readers
Scholastic Parents | February 21,2007
Outdoor-themed books that spark an appreciation of nature in independent readers. These nature lover's titles are a great way to welcome the arrival of Spring.
Scholastic Parents | February 21,2007
Outdoor-themed books that spark an appreciation of nature in independent readers. These nature lover's titles are a great way to welcome the arrival of Spring.
Outdoor Adventures for Middle-Schoolers
Scholastic Parents | February 21,2007
Celebrate the season by checking out these spring-themed titles. Includes both fiction and nonfiction books for middle school independent readers.
Scholastic Parents | February 21,2007
Celebrate the season by checking out these spring-themed titles. Includes both fiction and nonfiction books for middle school independent readers.
