Earth Day Read and Draw Activity

Read and Draw – Earth Day Activity is your new go-to when you want students to celebrate the planet and flex their reading muscles without turning your classroom into a glitter tornado. In this simple but powerful activity, students read an Earth Day-themed sentence like “The kids pick up trash at the park,” and then draw what they imagine. That’s it! Reading comprehension meets creativity, and you don’t even need scissors.

Perfect for grades K–2, this no-prep, no-stress activity is ideal for reinforcing early literacy skills while sneaking in important Earth Day messages (like “Don’t throw chip bags at trees”). Whether it’s a rainy day or you just need 20 focused minutes, this one’s a classroom win.

🌎 Ways to Use It:

• Morning work with purpose

• Literacy centers that don’t cause chaos

• Earth Day-themed early finisher fun

• Calm and creative homework

🌿 Why Teachers Love It:

• Strengthens sentence comprehension with zero groans

• Encourages imagination while teaching eco-friendly habits

• Keeps little hands busy and big minds thinking

• Ready to print, no prep, no stress

PDF File includes 4 pages.