EXPLORING “Our Earth”
Understanding ‘our place in this world’ is a lifelong journey for most. But so many of the most important lessons are learned early in our lives, at home.
To help facilitate the important conversations to have with children about our earth, MoPA’s educators have developed a brand new series called “OUR EARTH” with a range of in-museum activities happening this winter:
ART & CRAFT
What better way to create impactful conversations than provide opportunities to make things to take home? You simply MUST check out our new “Happy Earth” slider-art activity!
LITERATURE
We’ve curated some of the most wonderful new children’s books that will make your heart sing. Learn about the land, the sea, the sky, our bodies, our planet and our place in it…
MINDFULNESS
We’ll introduce some basic (and very very cute) concepts of mindfulness, taking some time to pause and reflect on the miracles of mother nature. You do NOT want to miss “Mindfulness YOGA”!
All “Our Earth” activities will run all day, every day, here at MoPA.
But ALSO, as a reminder of how easy it can be to make a difference, we’ve put together…
A BIG LIST OF SMALL THINGS (THAT ALL MAKE A DIFFERENCE)
- Ride your bike or scooter
- Plant some veggies
- Buy second hand or swap with friends
- Cook at home
- Eat more vegetables and less meat
- Organise a community clean up
- Save water
- Buy less packaged products
- Recycle
- Turn off the lights
- Use a blanket instead of the heater
- Clean with natural products
- But the imperfect produce
- Mend it instead of replacing it
- Air dry your washed clothes
- Compost organic waste
- Refill water bottles
- Turn off the tap while brushing your teeth
- Carpool
- Eat leftovers instead of throwing them out
- Use energy efficient lights
- Use both sides of the paper
- Plant a tree
- Eat seasonal produce
- Recycle batteries and buy rechargeable
- Walk more
- Make a bird feeder
- Plant flowers for the bees
- Buy less plastic toys
- Up-cycle for craft projects
- Donate old clothes and toys
- Visit the library instead of buying a book
- Plant native plants
- Organise a toy trade with friends
- Use reusable bags
- Keep your cat indoors
- Clean up your favourite park
- Have a quick shower
- Use cold water to wash clothes and dishes
- Water your plants in the morning
- Use a reusable coffee cup
- Only run the dishwasher when full
- Install slow-flow shower heads
- Use reusable straws
- Use Beeswax wrap
- Avoid aerosol cans
- Use fans instead of aircon
- Turn off unnecessary electronics
- Pack lunches in reusable containers
- Be kind to creatures
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