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Kindergarten Taking Care of the Earth worksheets

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Taking Care of the Earth

Kindergarten Science Worksheet

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Circle the picture.

  1. You leave the room. What do you turn off to save power?

  2. Which bin is for paper so it can be used again?

  3. Fish live in the pond. Where does trash go to keep the water clean?

  4. Which one helps plants and animals live in the park?

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About this worksheet

Young children can help the environment through small actions whose results they can see: putting litter in a bin, keeping trash out of water, recycling cans and paper, watering and planting, and turning off a light. Broad messages such as ‘save the planet’ are difficult for a kindergartner to apply, so this worksheet asks one short question about one everyday action and shows the answer as a picture of a bin, a tree, a watering can, or a lamp. Children hear a place or a problem, such as a park with trash or flowers that are dry, and circle the picture that helps.

Support and standard pages use clear wrong answers. Challenge pages add a fourth picture and ask about the trash bin, the recycling bin and cleaner ways to travel, so the child must tell one bin from the other. Avoid implying that children are responsible for solving large problems alone. The goal is to practice reasonable choices while understanding why they help. Ask your child to name one adult or group who can help with the same action in the real community.

What your child will learn

  • Choose actions that reduce waste
  • Tell a trash bin from a recycling bin
  • Protect plants and water
  • Connect an action with a good result

NGSS standard: K-ESS3-3

Worked example

You finish a snack at the park. The trash goes in the trash bin, so the park stays clean for plants and animals.

Common mistake

Choosing a generally kind action that does not fix the problem in the picture.

Helpful hint

Match the action to the problem you see or hear about.

Questions parents ask

What is the most common mistake with taking care of the earth?

Choosing a generally kind action that does not fix the problem in the picture.

How can I help my child with taking care of the earth?

Match the action to the problem you see or hear about.

Are these kindergarten science worksheets free to print?

Yes. All 6 printable versions on this page are free to download and print, with no account needed.

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