Happy and Sad Planet: Environmental Sorting Game

The educational game Save the Earth teaches kids to take care of the environment. In the game, preschoolers are asked to identify which activities have positive or negative impacts on nature.

Print out the set of sorting worksheets, which features two playing fields: a «happy» planet surrounded by pristine nature and a «sad» planet surrounded by signs of ecological disaster. The set includes sorting cards showing different activities, such as planting flowers, using reusable bags, and recycling paper. It also includes negative examples, such as dumping waste into water, leaving a campfire in the forest, and using too much plastic.

First, cut out the cards and mix them up. Then, have your child put the cards onto the game sheets. Talk about each card and how its action affects nature. This will help you figure out the right sorting group. This material is great for activities related to Earth Day in preschool. To reuse, print on thick paper and laminate.