

Help children develop environmental awareness and eco-friendly habits with this fun and interactive Happy and Sad Earth Sorting Activity! Through cut and paste sorting, kids will identify actions that help or harm the Earth and place them into the correct category — making the Earth "Happy " or "Sad ".
This activity is a perfect introduction to Reduce, Reuse, Recycle concepts and works well during Earth Day, science lessons, or everyday discussions about taking care of our planet. With bright illustrations and age-appropriate examples, it’s designed to spark meaningful conversations while building fine motor skills.
- What’s Included:
Sorting Mat: Two columns – “Happy Earth” and “Sad Earth”
24 Illustrated Action Cards: Real-life scenarios like planting a tree, littering, recycling, wasting water, etc.
Cut & Paste Worksheet
Color and Black & White Versions for coloring fun and easy printing
Answer Guide for educators or classroom discussion
- Learning Objectives:
Understand Earth-friendly vs. harmful behaviors
Reinforce the concepts of Reduce, Reuse, Recycle
Develop social responsibility and care for the environment
Improve fine motor skills through cutting and gluing
Build vocabulary and reasoning skills
- Perfect For:
EYFS, Reception, KS1, Year 1, Year 2
Earth Day Activities
Science, Geography, or PSHE lessons
Homeschooling or Environmental Clubs
ESL/EAL learners and Special Ed
- Target Age Group:
Ages 4–7
Preschool to Year 2
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