Instilling values in our young people is paramount. It is no secret that Americans love their automobiles. Teaching children that walking to perform quick errands is a valuable way to get exercise and save gas. Turn each walk into a scavenger hunt for recyclable materials.
Nothing is fresher than fruits and vegetable from your own backyard. Having your children work with you in the garden is a fantastic way to teach them the importance of fresh, local ingredients while providing them the most nutritious foods. Allow them their own area of the garden so that they may tend to their favorites. Children can keep a growth chart of their fruits and vegetables while learning a valuable skill.
Getting young ones out in the fresh air will create a love for the outdoors and wear them out for nap time. Collecting leaves for crayon etchings is exciting for kids. They can see all of the intricate workings of one of mother nature's creations by doing leaf rubbings. Having them develop a passion for nature will enable them to understand the value of the living things on Earth.
Children enjoy being in charge of anything. Since they are looking for a way to express their individuality, put them in charge of an important energy-saving task. Let them be the conservation leader or "Earth Deputy" in your home. They can cite those who forget to turn off a light or warn a sibling for filling the bathtub too full. Electric and water conservation around the home can make a huge impact in going green.