Learning to Recycle!

I learnt the importance of recycling during my stay in US a few years ago, when my hubby was sent there for work. Recycling not only reduces wastage and garbage, but also helps to save energy, water and resources such as trees used to manufacture products. This in turn protects our environment, and more importantly, our planet Earth, our home.

When I visited Japan last year, I was even more impressed with the way they encourage recycling. Walking around in their streets, you will notice they have many recycling bins, but very very few rubbish bins. This truly is remarkable, and really helps to discourage wastage. I've even watched videos about how they cut open their milk cartons, wash and dry them before placing them into the recycle bin! The trip to Japan was inspiring, and upon returning home, I've decided to convey the importance of recycling to C.

Recycle
We have used an old printer box that was large enough and had labelled it "RECYCLE". We place all our items that can be recycled in here, instead of just tossing them in the trash bin. C had also been taught to look out for the recycle logo. And meanwhile, I love how this Sesame Street Sticker book has a section that teaches kids about recycling. C learnt about how recyclable items can be further sorted into PAPER, GLASS and PLASTICS.

Reduce, Re-use and Recycle.

Paper, Plastic or Glass?

Every little effort counts, and we have to recognize that each action taken contributes towards making the world a better place for our children in future! 

Re-use

Here's a little game we made yesterday, re-using old toilet paper rolls. We call it Stack the Rolls! This game helps kids with counting, recognizing colours as well as hone their balancing skills.

Painting the paper rolls with various colours.

Placing a Red roll according to the Colour Chart.

Objective is to stack rolls without toppling!

You can even use the rolls as bowling pins!
C is seen here testing her bowling skills!

You will need:

-18 toilet paper rolls (painted red, orange, yellow, green, blue and purple, 3 each)

-1 die

-2 players

How to play:

Each player takes turn to roll the die. Stack the rolls according to the number you rolled on the die. Refer to colour chart. If you roll a number that has run out, you get to skip your turn. The objective is to stack the rolls without toppling, and the player who gets to place the last roll without toppling is the winner! 

You can download the Stack the Rolls Colour Chart here: Stack the Rolls!

Hope you have fun with the game! 

And don't forget to Reduce, Re-use and Recycle!