Arthur and the environment
By Corinne Warnshuis, Educational Programs and Services Intern, WHYY
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Arthur is an animated television series that chronicles the life of a young aardvark. He deals with many issues faced by real kids between the ages of four and eight. He and his friends learn life lessons through a variety of situations - often emotional - told through a child's perspective. The show's goal is to help foster an interest in reading and writing, and to encourage positive social skills. Arthur airs daily at 7 a.m. It is accessible through closed-captioning to viewers who are deaf, in addition to being described for viewers who are visually impaired.
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Always the eager leaner, Arthur wishes to learn more about conservation and the environment. Take the challenge to "Go Green" with Arthur and friends!
Visit pbskids.org and take the Go Green Challenge!
Here are just a few of the tips Arthur offers:
- Turn off the water while brushing your teeth and scrubbing your hands.
- Check your water faucets to make sure they are turned off all the way.
- Ride your bike or scooter to get exercise and see nature.
- Take the bus or walk to school instead of riding in the car.
- Help hang laundry on a clothesline instead of using the dryer.
The list goes on, and you are encouraged to check off each item once you've completed it! This will help your child feel that they have contributed to the health of our planet.
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Check out some of these books from the local library on teaching kids about the environment!
Teaching Kids to Love the Earth
by Marina Lachecki
Everything Kids' Environment Book
by Sheri Amsel
Where Does the Garbage Go?
by Paul Showers
Cultivate your child’s knowledge of the environment and environmental issues by visiting these local sites:
Ridley Creek State Park
1023 Sycamore Mills Rd.
Media, PA 19063-4398
610-892-3900
The park encompasses over 2,606 acres of Delaware County woodlands and meadows.
Nolde Forest Environmental Education Center
2910 New Holland Road
Reading, PA 19607
610-796-3699
Contact the center office for a listing of upcoming environmental educational programs.
Pennsauken Township Sanitary Landfill
9600 River Road, Pennsauken, NJ
Public tours are offered for groups of students. The best way to show your kids where garbage goes is by letting them see for themselves!
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