As spring rolls in, students get wiggly and excited for outdoor time, making it harder to keep their focus during lessons. If you’re looking for a way to keep kids engaged while teaching about Earth Day, these educational and fun videos are just what you need. In this post, you’ll find a collection of Earth Day videos perfect for brain breaks, lesson introductions, or calm-down moments that still connect to your classroom goals.
Spring means it’s time to teach students about the importance of our planet and why we celebrate Earth Day every day! It’s also the time of year when kids get antsy and want to be outdoors. I’ve compiled a list of fun, informative, and exciting videos to extend your spring Earth Day lessons. Use them to shake out some wiggles, introduce a lesson about the Earth, or calm bodies after exploring outdoors. Save these videos for your plans on April 22nd!
These Earth Day Videos are a great way to take a short brain break while teaching kids about protecting our planet. Use them to get kids moving or to set them up for success for the remainder of the school year.
Learn All About Earth Day
This animated video gives young students a simple explanation of Earth Day, what it is, when it’s celebrated, and why it matters. With bright visuals and a clear message, it’s a great introduction for preschool and early elementary classrooms.
Science Exploration on Earth Day
Join Jessi and Squeaks as they explore fun facts about Earth and simple things kids can do to help take care of the planet. It’s a great pick for science lessons or classroom conversations about making a difference. After watching, you can invite kids to conduct their own experiments or explorations outdoors.
Facts About Earth Day
In this short video, familiar PBS characters share how they celebrate Earth Day and take care of the planet. The relatable storytelling and friendly faces help younger students connect emotionally to Earth-friendly habits. Videos like this are great for time-fillers when your lesson plans need a boost.
Earth Day Information for Kids
This educational video from Twinkl breaks down the importance of Earth Day and highlights easy, kid-friendly ways to care for the environment. It’s clear, well-paced, and pairs nicely with printable activities or follow-up discussions. If you’re looking for a simple way to reinforce things kids are learning about planet Earth, this Earth Day video is perfect.
Fun Earth Day Song with Jack Hartmann
Jack Hartmann brings movement and music together in this catchy Earth Day song. It’s a fun and energetic way to review Earth-themed vocabulary while getting students up and moving. Kids love Jack Hartmann, so this video is great for a fun brain break!
Classic Earth Day Story
This animated read-aloud of the classic Little Critter book is a sweet way to show students what it looks like to care for the Earth in everyday life. It’s perfect for story time and encourages reflection on small but meaningful actions. Use this likable character to remind kids of all of the simple ways they can reduce, reuse, and recycle!
Earth Day Read-Aloud
This video read-aloud of the picture book The Earth Gives More highlights how the Earth provides for us throughout the seasons. With lovely language and illustrations, it’s a peaceful and thoughtful addition to your Earth Day reading list. Kids will appreciate the world around them more after reading this sweet story.
Earth Day Freeze Dance
This fun and active video encourages students to move their bodies while learning about Earth Day vocabulary and facts. It’s an ideal brain break that keeps students engaged and reinforces key Earth Day themes. When kids get a bit too wiggly, pop this video on and watch their focus return.
Earth Day Yoga
Calm things down with a set of Earth-themed yoga poses that connect students to nature while helping them stretch and breathe. It’s a soothing, mindful activity that can also open the door to conversations about gratitude for our planet. We love playing this video after coming in from recess. It recenters their focus so we can begin our next lesson.
Save the Planet Song
This catchy tune teaches kids the importance of taking care of the Earth through recycling, reusing, and reducing waste. Its upbeat rhythm and positive message make it a class favorite for celebrating Earth Day through music. Kids will go crazy for the silly animals.
Earth Day Writing Craft
Invite each student to create an Earth Day Craft and write about ways they can help take care of the planet. They can write facts or opinions on the writing templates. Display their work on a bulletin board for great Earth Day decor this spring.
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Why These Earth Day Activities Work
These Earth Day Videos don’t just entertain, they also create a moment of peace in your crazy schedule. Whether you’re using them for transitions, calming the chaos, or just taking five minutes to regroup, they’re the perfect way to balance fun and structure in your classroom in April.
Bookmark this post, fire up YouTube, and enjoy a little breather. Keep up the great work! You’ve got this!
FAQs
These videos work well for preschool through early elementary students, offering a mix of fun songs, stories, and educational content that fits short attention spans.
You can use them to introduce an Earth Day unit, as a quick brain break between activities, or as part of a literacy, science, or art lesson related to caring for the planet.
Absolutely! These videos are perfect for reinforcing environmental awareness throughout the spring—or any time of year you want to remind students how they can take care of the Earth.
Which video will you try first? Let me know in the comments!
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