Environmental awareness Science Worksheets for Ages 4-7

Our Environmental Awareness Science Worksheets for Ages 4-7 offer a hands-on, engaging way for children to explore and understand their surroundings. These printable activities are designed to teach young learners about the environment, conservation, and the importance of protecting our planet. With colorful illustrations and interactive tasks, kids develop critical thinking and observation skills while fostering a love for nature. Perfect for classroom and home use, our worksheets inspire curiosity, creativity, and caring attitudes toward the environment at an early age. Equip your little ones with the knowledge and values needed to become responsible future stewards of Earth.


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Trash sorting worksheet
Trash sorting worksheet

Trash Sorting Worksheet

Recycling is essential for protecting our planet. It limits landfill waste and allows materials to be reused. This worksheet teaches kids how to recycle properly, distinguishing between items that can be recycled and those that need to be thrown away.
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Light and Sound: Assessment 1 Worksheet
Light and Sound: Assessment 1 Worksheet

Light and Sound: Assessment 1 Worksheet

Can your kids name a light source? Challenge them to name the sun and moon, then point out objects they use when the sun sets. Look through the worksheet with them and ask them to identify the light sources. Help them check off the correct answers.
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Recycle Sort Worksheet
Recycle Sort Worksheet

Recycle Sort Worksheet

Help your children become eco-warriors while they develop critical thinking and fine motor skills with this free downloadable worksheet! Engaging pictures and matching words, plus fun and bright colors, will have kids analyzing and sorting recyclables into paper or glass/plastic groups using traceable lines.
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Counting on Pollination: Bees Worksheet
Counting on Pollination: Bees Worksheet

Counting on Pollination: Bees Worksheet

This downloadable worksheet helps kids improve their math skills while having fun - they'll help the bees pollinate the flowers by finding the missing number. It's an entertaining way to practice number patterns, sequences and number line skills, aiding in fast and efficient math computations.
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Class Supplies and Natural Resources Worksheet
Class Supplies and Natural Resources Worksheet

Class Supplies and Natural Resources Worksheet

Look around the classroom with your students. Can they identify objects and name their natural resources? E.g. wood, cotton, steel. Ask your child to find an object made from wood. Then, look at this worksheet together. Ask your students to identify each object and check off the natural resource it's made from.
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Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, Rethink Worksheet
Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, Rethink Worksheet

Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, Rethink Worksheet

Recycling is a great way to reduce waste and help our planet — instead of throwing away a can of soda, recycle it! Look at the pictures in the worksheet — what are the kids doing? They're learning about ways to help the environment. Check the pictures for examples of how to help the earth.
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Rainforest Conservation Worksheet
Rainforest Conservation Worksheet

Rainforest Conservation Worksheet

Explain to your child what a rainforest is and why it's important. A scientist took a four-day trip to count endangered species. Let your child count how many of each species were seen in total. Check the answers and help them understand.
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Challenging natural resources worksheet
Challenging natural resources worksheet

Natural Resources Worksheet

Use this engaging worksheet to explore nature’s resources and their importance. Teach your child about the importance of natural resources and how to conserve them with this fun worksheet! Help your child explore and understand Earth's natural gifts! Use this challenging worksheet to identify natural resources and learn about their importance. Encourage your child to be mindful and conserve these precious resources. Enjoy teaching your child about nature's gifts with this fun worksheet!
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Natural Resources: Conservation Worksheet
Natural Resources: Conservation Worksheet

Natural Resources: Conservation Worksheet

Water scarcity is a challenge. When people don't have enough water, they can't do certain things. We can prevent this with conservation: using less energy and water. This helps protect our natural resources and saves money. Talk to your child about conservation and have them check the box next to the pictures that show it.
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Recycling maze worksheet
Recycling maze worksheet

Recycle Maze Worksheet

Teach kids to recycle right with a fun recycling maze worksheet. It's an essential early environmental science lesson, showing kids how to protect our planet's health.
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Plant Care Worksheet
Plant Care Worksheet

Plant Care Worksheet

Encourage your children to read by helping them practice. Print out the worksheet and read the text with them. Help them understand the words and find the main idea. This will improve their reading skills and prepare them for school.
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Energy sources worksheet PDF
Energy sources worksheet PDF

Energy Sources Printable

Introduce energy sources with this worksheet PDF — explore the sun, batteries, and more! Get your mini scientist excited about energy and power up their learning.
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Environmental awareness at a young age is crucial for shaping responsible future citizens who respect our planet. Teaching children ages 4-7 about the environment helps cultivate curiosity, empathy, and responsibility towards nature. At this developmental stage, children are particularly receptive to new ideas and eager to explore the world around them.

Instilling environmental values early can lead to lifelong sustainable habits. For instance, when a child learns the importance of recycling or conserving water, these practices become second nature as they grow. Such habits not only benefit the environment but also instill a sense of personal responsibility and community stewardship.

Furthermore, understanding the impact of human activities on the planet nurtures important scientific and critical thinking skills. Activities like exploring the outdoors, gardening, and learning about various ecosystems stimulate sensory experiences and foster a love for learning. These activities also illustrate the interconnectedness of life, helping children appreciate biodiversity and the delicate balance that sustains it.

Teachers and parents play pivotal roles in shaping children’s perceptions and attitudes. By integrating environmental science into early education, they lay a foundation for informed citizens who are equipped to tackle global challenges, such as climate change and environmental degradation, with innovative and compassionate solutions. Investing in environmental awareness for young children is an investment in a sustainable future for all.