We face many environmental and social challenges in our growing world, such as resource depletion, water and air pollution, marine debris and air quality. The good news is, the human race has created many viable solutions such as:

~ Recycling
~ Ocean Conservation
~ Solar Power
~ Wind Power
~ Hydro-electric power
~ Upcycling

In a continuing effort to save our world, parents and teachers can introduce children to the concepts of recycling and taking care of the Earth at a preschool and kindergarten age. Children ages 3-6 are most susceptible to new concepts that will be carried into adulthood. There is a wonderful teaching tool, The Smidgen book series, that teaches children to recycle and conserve in a fun way with a clever cast of characters. “Crush and the Blue Box”, the first book in the series, teaches children to recycle. “Ryder and the Clear Blue Ocean”, the second in the series, teaches children to take care of the ocean, while also introducing the concepts of solar power, wind power and hydro-electric power, in a way the child will appreciate and understand. Every child who learns to recycle at a young age will create a life long impact on the community and ultimately the world; the children are taught “Every little bit counts!” Read the rest of this entry »