Earth Day comes alive for Crawford International Lonehill Pre-Primary School learners
Young children made promises, played, and learned how to care for the planet in simple but meaningful ways.
There was no shortage of excitement at Crawford International Lonehill Pre-Primary School as little learners marked Earth Day on April 23 in a way that was both playful and purposeful.
Instead of long speeches or complicated lessons, the day was centred around small, hands-on activities that helped children understand what it means to care for the environment.
Kagiso Letseleha, Grade 0000 teacher at the school, said the focus was on making the message simple and relatable for the children.
“We are very happy to celebrate Earth Day today. The children are making an oath to take care of our environment and our food. We’re also using bottle tops in our activities, and this morning, during drop-off, we did sort to show them different ways they can recycle.”
From the moment they arrived, learners were already engaging with the idea of recycling, sorting materials and learning how everyday items can be reused instead of thrown away.
The use of colourful bottle tops turned learning into play, making it easier for the children to connect with the message.
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For Grade 1 teacher Itumeleng Lebotse, the day goes beyond just one celebration on the calendar.
“I’m very, very excited about today. As an international baccalaureate (IB) school, what Earth Day stands for aligns with what we believe in. It’s about encouraging the little ones not only to learn, but also to take action.”
She said that teaching children about the environment at a young age helps build habits that can last a lifetime. “We want them to understand that even the smallest actions matter.”
The learners had not only taken part in fun activities at the end of the day; they had made their own promises to look after the world around them. A small step, but one that could grow into something much bigger over time.
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