April Newsletter 2023
Teri Ann Cox
Executive Director of The Children’s Center
Dear Center Families,
Spring is finally here! We are excited to celebrate the warmer temperatures and nature’s promise of fresh, new things to come. And speaking of celebrating, don’t forget, Saturday April 22 is Earth Day (which has been observed every year since 1970). While our planet only gets one official recognition day a year, where billions of individuals from more than 190 countries worldwide come together and take action, we know how important it is to care for and tend for it every day.
If you are looking for ways to celebrate Earth Day with your kids this year, here are some eco-friendly ideas that will help your whole family get into the act of protecting the environment:
- Plan a mini community cleanup -- whether it is along a hiking trail or in your neighborhood.
- Plant something -- kids love to play in the dirt, so get them involved by planting a tree or flowers.
- Curb your electricity use -- talk to your older kids about energy costs. Read books rather than watching TV, opt for candles at dinner vs. electric lights, ride bikes to a friend’s house vs. driving.
- Save water – remind everyone to turn off the water while brushing their teeth or see who can take the fastest shower while still getting clean!
- Install houses for birds, bats, or bees -- your kids can decorate a birdhouse or make a simple feeder out of a pinecone, with peanut butter rolled in some bird seed or oats.
- Donate or swap things you no longer need – share those outgrown toys, clothes, and other household items you aren’t using instead of adding them to a land fill.
- Reduce your plastic consumption – plan this year to cut down on your single use of plastics with the “plastic calculator” found at earthday.org https://www.earthday.org/plastic-pollution-calculator-2/
I look forward to seeing what the teachers will be doing to celebrate Earth Day here at the Center. Until then…Happy Spring!
Teri Ann
