Discover our engaging Environmental Awareness Science Worksheets designed specifically for children ages 3 to 6! These worksheets aim to instill a sense of responsibility towards our planet while developing essential skills. Through fun activities like matching, coloring, and simple puzzles, young learners will explore topics such as recycling, nature conservation, and the importance of clean environments. Perfect for home or classroom use, our resources encourage curiosity and creativity while fostering an understanding of nature. Get your little ones excited about protecting the Earth and instilling awareness about their surroundings with our vibrant, educator-approved worksheets. Start their eco-friendly journey today!


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Light and Sound: Assessment 1 Worksheet
Light and Sound: Assessment 1 Worksheet

Light and Sound: Assessment 1 Worksheet

Can your kids name a light source? Challenge them to name the sun and moon, then point out objects they use when the sun sets. Look through the worksheet with them and ask them to identify the light sources. Help them check off the correct answers.
Light and Sound: Assessment 1 Worksheet
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Recycle Sort Worksheet
Recycle Sort Worksheet

Recycle Sort Worksheet

Help your children become eco-warriors while they develop critical thinking and fine motor skills with this free downloadable worksheet! Engaging pictures and matching words, plus fun and bright colors, will have kids analyzing and sorting recyclables into paper or glass/plastic groups using traceable lines.
Recycle Sort Worksheet
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Class Supplies and Natural Resources Worksheet
Class Supplies and Natural Resources Worksheet

Class Supplies and Natural Resources Worksheet

Look around the classroom with your students. Can they identify objects and name their natural resources? E.g. wood, cotton, steel. Ask your child to find an object made from wood. Then, look at this worksheet together. Ask your students to identify each object and check off the natural resource it's made from.
Class Supplies and Natural Resources Worksheet
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Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, Rethink Worksheet
Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, Rethink Worksheet

Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, Rethink Worksheet

Recycling is a great way to reduce waste and help our planet — instead of throwing away a can of soda, recycle it! Look at the pictures in the worksheet — what are the kids doing? They're learning about ways to help the environment. Check the pictures for examples of how to help the earth.
Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, Rethink Worksheet
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Challenging natural resources worksheet
Challenging natural resources worksheet

Natural Resources Worksheet

Use this engaging worksheet to explore nature’s resources and their importance. Teach your child about the importance of natural resources and how to conserve them with this fun worksheet! Help your child explore and understand Earth's natural gifts! Use this challenging worksheet to identify natural resources and learn about their importance. Encourage your child to be mindful and conserve these precious resources. Enjoy teaching your child about nature's gifts with this fun worksheet!
Natural Resources Worksheet
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Natural Resources: Conservation Worksheet
Natural Resources: Conservation Worksheet

Natural Resources: Conservation Worksheet

Water scarcity is a challenge. When people don't have enough water, they can't do certain things. We can prevent this with conservation: using less energy and water. This helps protect our natural resources and saves money. Talk to your child about conservation and have them check the box next to the pictures that show it.
Natural Resources: Conservation Worksheet
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Recycling maze worksheet
Recycling maze worksheet

Recycle Maze Worksheet

Teach kids to recycle right with a fun recycling maze worksheet. It's an essential early environmental science lesson, showing kids how to protect our planet's health.
Recycle Maze Worksheet
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Energy sources worksheet PDF
Energy sources worksheet PDF

Energy Sources Printable

Introduce energy sources with this worksheet PDF — explore the sun, batteries, and more! Get your mini scientist excited about energy and power up their learning.
Energy Sources Printable
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Environmental awareness is crucial for children aged 3-6 as it lays the foundation for responsible citizenship and a sustainable future. During these formative years, children are naturally curious and open to exploration, making it an ideal time to introduce them to concepts of nature, conservation, and the interconnectedness of life. Teaching environmental awareness encourages them to appreciate the world around them, fostering a sense of wonder and stewardship.

When parents and teachers integrate environmental education into daily activities, they help children develop essential skills, including critical thinking, problem-solving, and empathy towards living beings. Simple activities, like outdoor exploration or nature-themed crafts, can nurture a love for the planet while teaching them about biodiversity, pollution, recycling, and the importance of caring for our environment.

Moreover, instilling these values early promotes lifelong habits of sustainability and encourages children to act as catalysts for change in their communities. As future leaders, their understanding of environmental science can shape more sustainable practices. Ultimately, by nurturing environmentally conscious behaviors in young children, parents and teachers play a pivotal role in cultivating informed, proactive individuals who value and protect the Earth for generations to come.