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an activity for school-age:
Celebrating Earth Day through art.

before you begin:
Gather the following: paper plates, paint (acrylic), construction paper (can be any colors you like), pipe cleaners, scissors, markers, paint brushes, and paint palettes.

activity goals:
Create a fun craft while learning about the Earth.
step 1
Using blue paint for the oceans and green for the continents, transform your paper plate into a representation of Earth.
step 2
While the paint is drying, cut out several heart shapes from your construction paper. Then cut slightly larger hearts from another color. .
step 3
Glue the small heart to the large heart for a framed effect.
step 4
On each heart, write an eco-friendly message or action.
step 5
Glue one end of a pipe cleaner to the back of the heart then glue the other end to the back of your paper plate. Repeat this step till you have added all your heart message to your paper plate Earth.
step 6
Once all hearts have been attached your globe is ready to be displayed in the classroom, home, or community space to celebrate Earth Day.