African Folktales Project: Indigenous wisdom reimagined as modern day stories for kids worldwide

The African Folktales Project (AFP) is an open-sourced resource “offering the gift of African oral storytelling to young children and worldwide”. An ongoing initiative, The AFP is a growing bank of stories that promote sustainable development, collected from indigenous communities in Africa. Reimagined for all children and global educators around the world, the stories are intended to encourage all learners and educators to expand their knowledge … Continue reading African Folktales Project: Indigenous wisdom reimagined as modern day stories for kids worldwide

African Attire Coloring Book edutains kids and adults alike on traditional attire and diversity of the continent

Kids book, African Attire Coloring Book seeks to showcase traditional attire from 15 tribes across Africa while making children and adults alike aware of the rich diversity of the continent. The book features 30 drawings of black kid characters proudly adorned in elegant traditional clothing. Each drawing comes with fun descriptions to educate kids of all ages about each attire of the different tribes. African … Continue reading African Attire Coloring Book edutains kids and adults alike on traditional attire and diversity of the continent

How to declutter your children’s toy collection — TerraCycle News

Accumulating toys and new playthings is pretty much inevitable over the Christmas and summer holidays. We all like to reward and treat our kids and provide them with fun and educational sources of entertainment. And toys and playtime are an essential part of the growth and development of our children.  But giving our little ones […] How to declutter your children’s toy collection — TerraCycle News Continue reading How to declutter your children’s toy collection — TerraCycle News

Learning resources on climate & ecology — Climate Museum UK

Photo: James Aldridge (Ash Tree Stream Project) Here are some ideas for books, films and resources for teaching and learning on climate and ecology, with the emphasis on resources for older children and young adults. Educators will also be interested in our research, Listening to young people on the Earth crisis. RESOURCES CREATED BY US […] Learning resources on climate & ecology — Climate Museum UK Continue reading Learning resources on climate & ecology — Climate Museum UK

Qurkies: Sustainable building blocks for kids made from cork

Made from cork, which is a natural and sustainable material, Qurkies are soft yet firm building blocks that can also fit on Lego Duplo bricks. The cork bricks can even be wiped clean with a wet cloth. Looking for eco-friendly building blocks for your kids to play with? Qurkies’ building bricks made from cork may just be the toy the family have been waiting for. … Continue reading Qurkies: Sustainable building blocks for kids made from cork

Surfers Against Sewage looking for 11-18 year olds to take part in Youth, Ocean and Climate Summit

Surfers Against Sewage is looking for the next generation of activists between the ages of 11 and 18 to come together at the Youth, Ocean and Climate Summit, on 8 June for World Oceans Day. The Youth, Ocean and Climate Summit is a one-day virtual event, that will cover a range of activities hosted by some of the nation’s leading, influential youth activists. The aim of … Continue reading Surfers Against Sewage looking for 11-18 year olds to take part in Youth, Ocean and Climate Summit

Book Review: Poppy Goes Wild by Nick Powell (author) and Becca Hall (illustrator)

Poppy Goes Wild tells the story of young Poppy who joins forces with her grandad to return his farmland back to its heyday when local flora and fauna thrived and flourished. Poppy’s visions for a nature-rich habitat filled with wildflower meadows, wetlands and wildlife including skylarks and hedgehogs are put in to immediate action while staying at her grandad’s farmhouse. The nature guardian in Poppy … Continue reading Book Review: Poppy Goes Wild by Nick Powell (author) and Becca Hall (illustrator)

Post-lockdown world envisioned as a renewed, nature rich-world in new children’s book

A new children’s book, What Happened When We All Stopped, has envisioned an inspiring picture of the renewed, nature-rich world, offering readers – both children and adults alike – insight into how to rebuild the environment and tackle climate change. Author Tom Rivett-Carnac, a former Buddhist monk who has spent the last 20 years working on climate change, decided to use the lockdown as an opportunity … Continue reading Post-lockdown world envisioned as a renewed, nature rich-world in new children’s book