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Tell your child not to forget to turn off the tap
Now that he knows how to wash his teeth and hands on his own, teach him how to save water. Explain to him that it is important to turn off the tap while cleaning! Especially when you know that good dental hygiene requires three minutes of brushing and that, three times a day … Same reflexes when he soaped his hands.
Tell her children not to forget to turn off the light
Children live in the moment, we know that. Captivated by their game, they forget the simple gestures. They go from room to room without necessarily thinking of turning off the light when leaving. You must teach it this essential reflex when we know that our electricity consumption has multiplied by seven in just thirty years. For example: have fun eating, like his grandparents when they were his age, with the family with a candle and explain to him that in this case, we do not consume electricity. Also teach him to turn off the night light on the TV when he’s finished watching his favorite cartoon.
Teach your child to sort his waste
Between 3 and 6 years old, children learn very quickly and remember instructions well. So enjoy it. Invite him to participate in the selective sorting : a bag for glass, a bag for plastic bottles, a box for cardboard packaging and paper. Your child will feel proud to take the waste to the right bin! Do not forget to make him deposit the batteries of his toys in recovery bins located in supermarkets in particular.
DIY with recycled materials
When you do small manual jobs with them – collage, drawing, sewing… -, use recyclable materials : a jar of jam can be transformed into a pencil jar, cardboard packaging can be used as a support for a drawing… Do not hesitate to help him customize these everyday objects!
Cooking with your child
How can your children know that each vegetable or fruit has its season if you serve them strawberries in the middle of winter? This practice is far from being ecological. It requires very chemical fertilizers and a strong use of energy to heat the greenhouses. Make him aware of cooking by varying the foods according to the seasons.
Green leisure activities to educate your child
The love of nature is also learned on the ground, at the rate of quiet walks and fascinating observations: a bud ready to hatch, an ant nest that vibrates with activity, a wandering snail, a cloud in the shape of a dragon… Children are spontaneously curious. It is therefore necessary to reinforce their natural aptitude rather than to slow down their momentum.. Consider talking to him about endangered species. You can take the example of the disappearance of dinosaurs, then expand on endangered animals: tigers, pandas, whales, polar bears, gorillas …