Today is Earth
Day. Kids are inspired to keep litter
off the ground and out of the sea.
On the playground, I was surprised by a student's dedication to
pick up small pieces of trash. She wondered why kids litter. She wanted to make a sign that read:
Don’t Litter. Or, Go to the Principal’s Office!
Don’t Litter. Or, Go to the Principal’s Office!
She inspired
a friend to care about the litter and the Earth. The friend started talking about “people who litter...” How much litter she saw caused
her to furrow her brow. She switched to
questioning. She asked me if I believed in “God.” She said, “God is in the sky and with us.” Then, she reminded me that, “Earth Day is
Every Day!”
I was amazed
by her thoughts. Earth and Sky were not separated in her vision. Can Earth and
Sky be separated?
As a parent,
I connect love to everything, as much as possible. Earth is easy to love and respect. People are easier to love, with grace.
Earth Day photography by PBS Learning Media
PBS Learning Media is a great resource for kids, parents, and teachers.
Christy Camp, RYTT
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