Explore big questions about Earth by noticing one small place close to home.
Earth and Climate Words introduces sixteen concepts, including air, water, ecosystem, solar, carbon, renewable, recycle, compost, conserve and protect. Illustrated scenes and teaching diagrams connect each word with a familiar example, conversation prompts and an activity.
Watch moving air lift a ribbon, notice living and nonliving parts of a garden, compare materials and choose a suitable way to care for a shared place. Grown-up guidance helps families check local recycling advice and discuss the difference between short-term weather and climate patterns over many years.
A glossary and review questions support return visits to the vocabulary. The final project invites children to revisit a nearby place, record observations and consider the needs of its living things.
Use this introduction for preschool nature study, homeschool environmental learning and family conversations about the places people share. Start with something your child can see and follow the questions it raises.
Part of Curious World from Kala Early Learning Library.