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World Environment Day 2026: Now the responsibility of saving the environment is not only of the governments but everyone should play a role in it. Here we are talking about making children understand the importance of environment. American Psychological Association’s research She says, do you know that the effect of climate change affects us in many ways. This, along with problems like development of children, poor health of elders, depression and lack of proper nutrition, puts extra pressure on mental health.
Therefore, it is important for children to connect with nature. It improves their mental health, focus and emotional development. If the emotion of love and responsibility towards nature is developed in children from a young age, then with the benefit of this they can become more aware towards the environment.
Nature related activities in summer vacation
The special thing is that children are currently on summer vacation. To provide them activities during holidays, you can get them to do things related to environmental protection. Just planting trees is not enough to protect the environment.
On this Environment Day, you can not only get your child to plant trees but also make him do many other creative activities. Engage children in such activities which make them aware of the environment as well as being fun.
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Many creative items can be made by reusing spoiled plastic bottles, old newspapers and cardboard lying in the house. Small plants can be grown in old bottles or bird feeders can be prepared from them. Throwing them in the garbage causes harm to the environment. But if we use things like this then we can help in environmental protection.
make plant friends
If there are children in the house, get them to plant trees and entrust them with the responsibility of this. If the child wishes, he can name the plant and to make this work more creative, he can also make a growth diary of the plant. To explain to the child in simple language, tell him that this plant is your friend. Trees and plants play the most important role in keeping the environment clean or safe. This responsibility of plants will teach children to value things.
Mini Kitchen Garden
Not only this, you can also develop a mini kitchen garden with your child. Grow mint, coriander, chilli and tomatoes with children in the balcony or courtyard of the house. These kitchen items will help them understand the connection between food and nature.
water saving information
Wastage of water is also one of the reasons for harm to the environment. People waste thousands of liters of water in washing cars or doing other works at home. There is a severe shortage of water in many areas. It is also important to explain to children how important it is to save water from being wasted.
Many creative things can be done with children in this also. Show children how much water is saved by leaving the tap open and keeping it closed. Tell them what is the importance of water.
