We noticed that children working at the art table and writing desk often made only a few marks on a piece of paper before using another. As we talked with the children about using paper wisely as a way to care for the environment, we posed the question, “Where do you think paper comes from?” The children did not know the answer, but were curious to learn more.
We located a YouTube educational video that briefly describes the process of making and recycling paper and shared it with the children the following day at Morning Meeting. The children watched intently and were especially intrigued with the concept of using paper to make more paper. They asked to watch the video again, this time describing the process verbally as they watched the images on the screen. Your child might enjoy watching the video with you and sharing what they have learned. Click here for the link.
We located a YouTube educational video that briefly describes the process of making and recycling paper and shared it with the children the following day at Morning Meeting. The children watched intently and were especially intrigued with the concept of using paper to make more paper. They asked to watch the video again, this time describing the process verbally as they watched the images on the screen. Your child might enjoy watching the video with you and sharing what they have learned. Click here for the link.
Then we showed the children the recycling bins at the art area and the writing desk, and encouraged them to use the bins for all of their paper scraps. Now, children will frequently tell us, “Look! I’m using the whole paper” or “I am throwing this paper in the recycling.” We will continue to look for opportunities to raise the children’s awareness of the environment and their role in caring for it.