"I pledge allegiance to the Earth.
I promise to keep it clean and keep it green.
I promise to never litter again in my life.
To Earth Squad! Yea!!!!"
My daughter, A, is at it again...she and a friend from her class have decided to devote their recess time to helping make the Earth a better place...they have spent several recesses picking up trash on the playground and now have formed the "Earth Squad" - a group of 2nd grade girls who spend their time thinking of ways to make the Earth cleaner and greener. I am not kidding. The little pledge above? That's straight from A's mouth as she was eating supper tonight. That's the pledge the girls take in Earth Squad every day while holding up 4 fingers. I have no idea where she gets this stuff. Really...we use the reusable shopping bags and we recycle, but that's about it, folks. I now am aware that Earth Day is coming up on April 22nd, thanks to my daughter. So what do you do to celebrate Earth Day with a 2nd grader? Suggestions?
In the meantime, W is learning all about dinosaurs and volcanoes and Teddy Roosevelt. Kind of random, isn't it?
from Jamie - "awwwww, A started a cult! that's so sweet!"
ReplyDeletefrom Christel - "I.Love.Your.Kid.!!!"
Hey! I just am catching up on your blog! Tonight, we went to hear a couple speak at the Seminary - Matthew Sleeth and his wife, Nancy. heard of them? He has a book: Serve God. Save the Planet.
ReplyDeleteANYWAY, their daughter, Emma Sleeth, also wrote a book. I can't remember the name...but it was written for 10-18 yr olds. (roughly) It's all about how to be green at that age. I haven't read it - or even looked at it - just heard about it tonight. It might be worth looking into for Abby!
I think it's awesome! Go Abby!