Earth Week

Even though it does not look or feel like Earth Week, the calendar says it is!  The R3 committee will share information on Hawk Talk each morning, but here are some additional reminder and resources if you have the time/desire to do anything more with Earth Week.

Monday:  
Wear Green: Remember to Recycle
Daily Challenge: Recycle 3 things at home or at school
Additional information:  Recycle Facts for Kids, National Institute of Health: Reduce, Reuse, Recycle

Tuesday: 
Wear Yellow: Remember to turn off lights to save electricity
Daily Challenge: Turn off the lights every time the class leaves the classroom
Additional Information:  Alliant Energy Kids: Saving Energy, 

Wednesday:
Wear White: Remember to save paper
Daily Challenge:  Use both sides of 3 pieces of paper
Additional Information: 7 Ways Kids Can Save Trees

Thursday: 
Wear Blue: Remember to protect our water
Daily Challenge: Turn off the water when brushing teeth in the morning and night
Additional Information: 6 ways kids can help keep water clean, Kids Corner: Protect Our Water

Friday:
Wear A Rainbow of Colors:  Remember to protect nature
Daily Challenge: Pick up trash, one piece per your age (i.e. a 5-year-old picks up 5 pieces of trash)
Additional Information: PBS: Simple Ways to Protect Nature, Fun Ways to Encourage Kids to Protect Nature

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