Above: Lovebug (right), Cuteness Everbean (center) and Dad shovel dirt from our generous neighbors delivered dirt pile. Gardening with Kids Gardening with kids has the potential to reap so much
Category: Raising Kids That Care
The “Resources for Raising Kids That Care” series of articles is designed to provide support for grown ups who may need extra tools in their toolbox to help them create kids that care– about themselves, each other, and the world. To accomplish this, these posts provide ideas for lessons, activities, and conversation starters, etc. Adults can use these tools with the children in their sphere of influence to support children’s development in the following areas of character and sustainable development:
- Sustainability
- Environmental & Social Justice
- Multicultural Competence
- Empathy
- Self Concept
- Civic Engagement
In these posts, adults will find a combination of original and curated content to support their efforts. Green Whale bases original content on research, theory, and over 10 years of experience and education. Additionally, Green Whale carefully considers curated content before sharing it.
Raising a Conscious ConsumerRaising a Conscious Consumer
Conscious consumerism is NOT easy in today’s culture of excess. We are inundated by marketing at every turn that encourages us to buy more and more. We’re told at
Eco-friendly Reward Ideas for Young KidsEco-friendly Reward Ideas for Young Kids
If you aren’t a mom who rewards (or bribes) her kids to do chores, learn to potty, listen, etc., this isn’t the article for you. But if rewards
8 Fun Upcycled Valentine’s Day Crafts for Kids8 Fun Upcycled Valentine’s Day Crafts for Kids
As a mom, I know my kids will be exposed to mainstream culture through television, school, other adult influences, etc. And I would never want to rob them of
Environmental Education Videos for Preschool KidsEnvironmental Education Videos for Preschool Kids
As parents, caregivers, and teachers, we often try to make our children’s screen time as productive as possible. We want them to learn– academic content, as well as social concepts
Environmental Education Videos for ToddlersEnvironmental Education Videos for Toddlers
For those of you who are okay with a bit of screen time for your littles, but want to make it as valuable as possible, this round up is for
Leftover Halloween Candy Snacks & Activities for Eco-Conscious FamiliesLeftover Halloween Candy Snacks & Activities for Eco-Conscious Families
A few days after Halloween, I am always wondering what I’m going to do with all of this extra candy before it starts to rot my family’s teeth! And
Veterinarian Role Play to Inspire Eco-Conscious KidsVeterinarian Role Play to Inspire Eco-Conscious Kids
Do your kids love pretend as much as my kids do? My children just love taking on new roles and playing. Some days they are super heroes. Many days
7 Halloween Activities to Help you Raise Eco-Minded Kids7 Halloween Activities to Help you Raise Eco-Minded Kids
As a parent, I want to raise my kids to love and respect people, animals, and the Earth. I strongly believe that this love and respect requires kids who take
Setting Expectations to Inspire Eco-Conscious KidsSetting Expectations to Inspire Eco-Conscious Kids
One of the ways that we can set the tone in our households is to create expectations for our children. These expectations typically reflect our values. If we value
