Recycling and reuse are undoubtedly one measure to take better care of our planet. It is our responsibility to teach children to recycle and reuse! Not only set an example but also helping them to learn a little more about recycling paper, cardboard, and other materials through some fun games. In this post, we want to show you some recycling games for kids.

Recycling games for kids

The possibilities offered to us when we talk about making crafts with recycled materials are enormous.

• You can use newsprint and magazines or painted cardboard to make little houses, figures, dolls, and many other things.
• You can also use plastic or glass that you do not apply to create some type of original decoration. For example, use them as a vase for some tissue paper flowers.
• We can also make some kind of game for children to get used to preparing organic products, plastics, and crystals in the garbage can. Place some drawings made by him on the wall to remember the difference, or to put a jelly bean on his bedside table when we verify that he has done well.

And so many other practical ideas that we can apply so that children can learn to recycle and use, for which you have lots of materials and craft games in our store.

Now, there are also specific games and ready-made crafts that you can find in our online store. Use and prepare to create your piggy bank with its slot. And it will also help you understand the importance of saving. Much better and more educational than buying the typical plastic piggy bank!

Another very original game that the child can use to learn the importance of recycling is this can robot that the child can make with a recycled can. It is very easy and very original. It is a robot that moves for the salary and makes a sound, a fantastic opportunity for children to become fond of the possibilities. 

Importance of recycling

If we want to teach a child how to recycle garbage, the first thing we have to do is to understand why it is important that they recycle. For this, it is best to explain that the products they use in their daily lives are manufactured from raw materials that are taken from nature, a process that has an impact. It leads to the destruction of ecosystems and biodiversity most times.

However, since garbage can be recycled, this reduces the raw material that is taken from nature, which prevents many ecosystems and species of animals and plants from being affected. In this way, the child will understand that the action of recycling has a direct impact on something concrete such as nature, which will be the motivation necessary to carry it out.

Children take part when they throw the garbage in the containers

Another important aspect that can be useful when children learn the importance of recycling is to take the trash to the containers. Traditionally, “taking out the garbage” is often associated as one of the most tedious and boring household chores. Naturally, you cannot pretend that this activity is a hobby, but it is carried out with a special motivation when thinking about the impact it has on the environment.

For this, it is good that, at least once in a while, the children accompany the parents to throw the garbage. Especially when it is going to take it to different recycling containers and when it goes to a clean point. These tasks that, a priori, may seem every day and of little value, are novel for many children. In fact, the best way for the child to really understand what it means to “separate” the waste beyond the buckets that are usually placed in the kitchens. See how effectively the waste is separated when we get rid of them for the last time in containers and clean spots.

In addition, we must also remember children learn as much with the theory that adults teach them as by imitation. In this way, an example is worth a thousand words and, when this example becomes everyday activities such as eating, showering, or making the bed. It is when the child will really internalize recycling as a positive and natural element of your daily routine.

With this, you already have some original games so that children can learn more about recycling and reusing materials. We are sure that they will love it! And you will have a great time, you will see.

Teach your children recycling games!