I’ll admit it—I’m a task orientate mom and rarely is feeling the breeze or watching the leaves on my to-do list. I often forget the importance of pausing and noticing the world around me. My kids are so good at it though. They often thwart my to-do list, encouraging me to get outside and just enjoy nature, collecting sticks, watching birds, picking flowers.
Earth Day is often overlooked. It's not a national holiday, nor a church holiday and typically falls in the middle of the work week. But it offers a great opportunity to pause from your typical to-do list and celebrate the natural world around us. Celebrating Earth Day is about helping our children (and ourselves) see and appreciate the beauty of God's creation, marvel at all that He has made, and remember our Creator.
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A Little Earth Day Background
In case you didn't know. Earth Day was first established in 1970. April 22nd, was set aside to celebrate the Earth and raise awareness about environmental protection. As a Christian, it's a great opportunity to pause and reflection on the majesty of creation, the creativity of our Creator, and the responsibility we have as God's children to care for the world he created.
Books to Celebrate God’s Creation
Admittedly, the best way to celebrate Earth Day is to get outside and enjoy it or help restore it. But storeis are also a great way to celebrate all God has made. Here are smy top 5 children's books to help you celebrate Earth Day:
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Creation (Big Theology for Little Hearts) by Devon Provencher – A simple, colorful board bood that introduces young children (and adults) to God’s creation story.
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Here We Are: Notes for Living on Planet Earth by Oliver Jeffers – We love Oliver Jeffers books. It's not a Christian story but you can totally enhance the story with Biblical truth. This is a beautifully illustrated story about life on our planet and how we can steward it.
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The Things God Made: Explore God’s Creation through the Bible, Science, and Art by Andy McGuire– An explicit Christian exploration of creation, connecting Scripture, science, and creativity.
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All Things Bright and Beautiful by Cecil Frances Alexander – A classic hymn with picutres encoruaging us to reflect and celebrate the wonders of God’s creation.
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The Creator in You by Jordan Raynor – A truly inspirational story for kids and adults that help us see how God created us to partner with him in creation.
Reading these together opens the door for rich conversations about God, creation, and our responsibility to care for the earth.
Hands-On Earth Day Fun: The Ultimate Craft Sheet – Earth
We love reading in our family. Our daughter also loves crafting. If you are looking for a fun Earth Day activity to pair with your reading grab the Ultimate Craft Sheet – Earth addition.
It’s a single page with multiple ways to explore, learn, and create—all while keeping your home clutter-free and conserving paper and trees!
Make Earth Day Meaningful
Earth Day is a day we can set aside to remember God our Creator and the call to steward His creation well. Reading, crafting, and celebrating together helps children see the beauty of the world around them and understand their role in caring for it.
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