I try really hard to set a good example for my kids when it comes to turning off the lights, turning off the water, and recycling. But sometimes, they catch me and yell “MOM! Turn off the water!!!”

Introducing kids to a green lifestyle at an early age makes it part of their everyday life so it just seems normal and not any different than cleaning up their toys or eating their veggies! In fact, it benefits moms and dads too when it comes to chores!! My 5 year old loves to take the compost down to the garage. It was a great day for me when this first happened.. hooray!

If you make it fun and easy, they will enjoy it just like any other activity.

Have the kids help on garbage night - they love to be outside at night.

If your city offers a compost program, have the kids clean their dishes by putting scraps in the compost container. Ok not really fun, but a good lesson!

Turn off the water when you brush your teeth and sing instead of listening to the water running!.

Fill up the bath with less water but use more bubbles!

To make it really fun, check out our BE GREEN calendar on the Little Green Star Explore Page and draw a green star for each day that you do an activity that helps the earth! Once you have filled the calendar you can get a Be Green With Me Certificate to show all of your hard work!

Have fun!!

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