If Animals Could Talk on Earth Day - Writing Prompt

Imagine if animals could talk, what would they say about how we treat the Earth? (Spoiler: The turtles probably have opinions about plastic straws.) If Animals Could Talk on Earth Day is a two-part writing and drawing prompt that gives students the chance to speak up for our furry, feathery, and finned friends through storytelling and creativity.

In the writing portion, students pick an animal and write from its perspective. Maybe a polar bear wants to talk about melting ice caps, or a forest squirrel is annoyed about all the litter. Students get to think critically, write creatively, and have fun imagining their animal’s unique voice. In the drawing section, they bring their Earth-loving creature to life, sunglasses, protest signs, or capes are all welcome.

Ways to Use It:

• Earth Day writing center

• Creative writing warm-up

• Science + ELA cross-curricular activity

• Earth Day bulletin board

Why Teachers Love It:

• Encourages empathy and environmental awareness

• Boosts writing and artistic skills

• No prep, just print and go

• Works for a wide range of elementary grade levels

• A hilarious (and heartfelt) way to connect kids with nature

Because sometimes the best way to learn is to hear it straight from the (talking) horse’s mouth. 🐢🗣️🌍

Pdf file includes pages.