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You can’t go wrong with playdough in my house. It can keep my kids entertained and engaged for a long time!
So, for Earth Day, I made blue and green playdough, and had my son create the Earth. He had fun manipulating and forming the play dough. Try it with your kids…simply print out this free printable template and watch them have fun creating a playdough Earth!
What is Earth Day
Earth Day is celebrated every year on April 22nd. It’s a day to celebrate our beautiful planet and to bring attention to environmental issues that affect it.
Earth Day is the perfect opportunity to teach your kids about caring for the environment and how we can make our home a better place.
Earth Day Books for Kids
Here are some great Earth Day books for your kids to enjoy!
Explore the wonders of our planet through beautiful words and pictures in this book! From mountains to oceans, it shows how everything is connected and why it’s important to take care of the Earth. Join the adventure and learn how even small acts of love can make a big difference!
Join the White Feather Flier as it travels the world, teaching kids about helping the Earth. With colorful pictures and exciting stories, you’ll learn how to protect our planet and make a difference. Join the journey and become an environmental hero!
What do you need for this playdough Earth activity?
You will need:
- blue playdough
- green playdough
- free printable
- plastic sheet protectors
How do you make playdough?
Ingredients:
- 1 cup of all purpose flour
- 1 cup of water
- 2 teaspoons of cream of tartar
- 1/3 cup of salt
- 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil
- food coloring
Step 1: Add all of the dry ingredients to a cool pot, and whisk together. Then, add the water, oil and food coloring and whisk together until it is smooth.
Step 2: Place the pot over medium heat and stir continuously until it forms a dough ball. It may take about 3-5 minutes.
Step 3: Remove the playdough from the pot and let it cool on parchment paper, a plate, or a sheet pan. As it’s cooling, it may develop a white film on the surface (it’s just the salt, don’t worry). If this happens, simply knead the playdough for a minute or two.
Download the Free Printable!
Simply download the free Earth Playdough printable, slip it in a sheet protector, and go ahead and create the Earth!
Try these other Earth Day crafts and recipes!
- Kids’ Upcycled Stamping Craft for Earth Day
- Easy Fruit Scraps Bird Feeder for Earth Day
- Fun and Easy Earth Cookies for Earth Day
- Easy Self Watering Milk Jug Planter
- Recycled Crayons for Earth Day
