10 Best Earth Day Poems for Kids
Not only is April the month we celebrate Earth day, but it is national poetry month, as well! In honor of both holidays, here are some short Earth day poems to help you have a happy Earth day!
In honor of Earth day and earth month, all of our homes and classrooms should take some time to celebrate our planet. Earth Day is an annual holiday that began in the United States in the 1970’s, but is now celebrated all over the world! Use the link at the end of this post to learn more fun Earth Day Facts for Kids.
This Old Earth
This old Earth
Needs our help,
To stay fresh and clean and green.
With a pick it up, pitch it in,
And throw it in the can –
This old Earth will be clean again
The planet we have right now is the only planet we have, so developing small habits to help Mother Earth out is so important. What better way to help the planet out than to recycle regularly? Its an easy task most of us can just add into our everyday routine – one of the best ways to help out the big rock we live on! Here are a few short poems about recycling and beginning earth-friendly habits.
Happy Earth Day
(By Little Learning Corner)
Tune: Frere Jacques
Happy Earth Day.
Happy Earth Day.
Reduce and recycle.
Reduce and recycle.
Let’s plant a tree,
and help a garden grow.
Happy Earth Day.
Happy Earth Day.
Recycle
We recycle what we use,
Separate things,
And you should, too!
Glass and paper, plastic and tin,
All go in your recycling bin.
We must start now.
We can’t wait.
Quick, or it will be too late!
Help Our Earth
Tune: Are You Sleeping?
Reduce, reuse, recycle
Reduce, reuse, recycle
Take care of the Earth
Take care of the Earth
Turn off all the lights
Throw away the trash
Recycle and reuse
Recycle and reuse
Earth Day is not just important for the well being of our planet! The health of our planet affects all of us and all of the living things that inhabit it. This next poem includes a shout out to our fellow furry planet dwellers.
I Love the Earth
By: Sharon Mattioli
(To the tune of Itsy Bitsy Spider)
I love the Earth
And everything that lives.
I love the plants
And the beauty each one gives.
I love the animals
And the fishes at sea.
For I am a part of Mother Earth
And it’s a part of me.
This Land
(To the tune of This Land is Your Land)
This land is your land
This land is my land,
Let’s work together
To make it better
From tall green forests
To clear blue waters
This land depends
On you and me!
Earth Day is a global event all about environmental protection and prevention. The first Earth Day was a catapult for the United States. It was one of the root causes of many important changes made for our country and the western world! Within five years of the first Earth Day celebration, there were several important environmental acts and laws passed. The Clean Water Act and Endangered Species Act are two of those and they have both helped protect our planet since they were created. Most of these poems are brief, but they all carry any important message: our planet needs our help and we have the resources to make it happen!
Happy Earth Day Poems
(By MixMinder)
This Earth is our home,
So blue and so green
So let’s do our part
To keep the Earth clean!
Our Earth
(Found on LoveLearnLibrarian)
Our Earth
It’s three planets from the sun
Our Earth
It takes care of everyone
Our Earth
There’s so much that we can do
Our Earth
It’s up to me and up to you
Our Earth
Let’s recycle and reuse
Our Earth
Lets conserve and reduce
Our Earth
Let’s keep trying every way
Our Earth
Make it Earth Day every day!
Celebrate the Earth
Celebrate the earth with me,
The oceans, meadows, mountains, trees.
I’ll celebrate the earth with you,
The flowers, people, creatures, too.
Let’s celebrate the earth together,
New green grass, exciting weather.
Celebrate the earth with me.
Let’s share delight in all we see.
Acrostic Poem for Earth Day
An acrostic poem is a great way to get your students or children involved with the writing! Here is a simple example, but you can write in whatever you would like!
E – everyone helping with environmental protection
A – actions that will help our families and future generations
R – recycling and renewable energy
T– together we can save the Earth and all living things
H – helping to heal our natural world
As you gather together this April for Earth Day celebrations in your classroom and home, use these poems and songs. They can be a way to reiterate the important message behind Earth Day. We could all use a little help remembering sometimes!
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