Literacy and Reading: July 13, 2009
Asst. Prof. Jennifer Turner, College of Education-University of Maryland
I have known about "going green" for some time, but I didn't really understand its importance until my 6-year old son, Elijah, came home from school one day and started saying, "Be green." He would remind us to turn off the lights, saying with a sweet smile, "Mommy we need to be green." He'd unplug appliances that were not in use, turn off the water when he brushed his teeth, and constantly ask me to get a recycling bin for our plastics and glass.
Curious to know where he had learned this phrase, I emailed his kindergarten teacher to ask what books she had read. She told me that she had read several books within a popular curriculum series on recycling and going green for Earth Day. She had also read How Do Plants Get Food?, by Meish Goldish (1989), a wonderful book that has interesting science facts presented in a kid-friendly manner. Reading books and talking about the Earth was a very enjoyable activity for Elijah, and this started his quest to greener living.
Books for Kids Aged 3-8
Why Should I Save Energy? (Why Should I?)
Jen Green, 2005, Barron's
J 333.79 GREEN @ Burbank Public Library
Books for Kids Aged 9-12
Earth Book for Kids: Activities to Help Heal the Environment
Linda Schwartz, 1990, Learning Works
J 363.7 SCHWA @ Burbank Public Library
Books for Kids Aged 13-17
The Green Teen: The Eco-Friendly Teen's Guide to Saving the Planet
Jenn Savedge, 2009, New Society
Complete list @ Literacy & Reading News
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