Earth Day is a special time to help kids learn how to care for our beautiful planet. One of the best ways to do that is through fun and meaningful crafts! In this post, we’re excited to share a simple and creative Earth Day craft that your kids will love — “Grow the Earth.”
This activity uses easy-to-follow templates, colorful images, and step-by-step instructions. It’s perfect for young learners and helps them connect with the idea of helping the Earth grow and stay healthy. Plus, we’re offering a FREE printable PDF to make it even easier for you!
What Is “Grow the Earth” Craft?
“Grow the Earth” is a flower pot craft where the Earth is shown blooming like a flower! The flower’s center is a globe, surrounded by white petals, green leaves, and a bright blue pot with a recycle symbol. This design helps kids understand the connection between nature, our planet, and the importance of recycling.
It’s a cute and educational Earth Day activity that reminds children that we can all help the Earth grow by taking care of it!
What You’ll Need
Before we begin, here’s what you need to make the craft:
- Printed templates from the FREE PDF file
- Scissors (child-safe)
- Glue stick or school glue
- Crayons, markers, or colored pencils
- Construction paper (optional for background)
- Craft paper or cardstock (for sturdier crafts)
How to Make the “Grow the Earth” Craft
Follow these simple steps to complete the activity:
1. Print the Templates
Download and print the FREE PDF templates. You can print them on regular paper or cardstock for a more durable craft.
2. Cut the Pieces
Carefully cut out each piece along the bold outlines. If your child is still learning to use scissors, you can help them with this part.
3. Color the Parts
Suggestions:
Let your kids color the Earth, petals, leaves, and a flower pot. They can follow the guide or use their imagination to create a unique version!
- Color the Earth blue and green
- Keep the petals white or use fun pastel shades
- Make the leaves bright green
- Color the flower pot blue or any favorite color
4. Assemble the Flower
Start by gluing the petals behind the Earth to form a flower. Then, glue the stem to the bottom of the flower.
Next, attach the leaves to the sides of the stem and finish by gluing the whole flower into the pot.
5. Add a Background (Optional)
Glue your completed flower onto construction paper for a colorful background. You can draw clouds, the sun, or even more plants around it.
You have the option to download the PDF file from this location. – Download
