Recycling
Issues today Series
What’s inside...
We all produce waste of some sort and the UK sends more rubbish to landfill than any other country in the European Union. However, by reducing, reusing and recycling more of our waste we can help save natural resources and protect the environment. This book looks at waste and recycling in the UK.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
4-8
Length
32 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
Why do you think recycling is important?
How can we help reduce waste in our home?
What are some items that you think we can recycle?
Can you think of a new way we could use something instead of throwing it away?
How do you feel when you help the planet by recycling?
Tip: Role play these questions
Start the conversation by sharing your own recycling habits and encourage your child to think about their daily routine.
Ask your child to imagine the journey of a recyclable item, from being used, thrown away, to being recycled into something new.
Create a mini-project by identifying items in your home that can be recycled and discussing where they might end up.
Encourage your child to express their feelings about recycling and its impact on the Earth, validating their thoughts and concerns.
Reiterate the positive effects of recycling, like saving resources and reducing pollution, to reinforce the value of their actions.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Importance of Recycling
Explanation: The book follows the adventures of a group of children who learn different ways to recycle common household items, emphasizing the environmental benefits.
Real-World Application: Children can apply this lesson by actively participating in recycling activities at home and school, helping to reduce waste.
Example Lesson: Teamwork and Collaboration
Explanation: Throughout the story, children work together to collect, sort, and recycle waste, showcasing effective teamwork.
Real-World Application: This lesson encourages children to cooperate with family and peers in school projects or community clean-ups, fostering a sense of community.
Example Lesson: Creativity in Problem Solving
Explanation: The characters in the book come up with creative ways to reuse items that can't be recycled, turning trash into treasures.
Real-World Application: Children can be encouraged to think creatively about how they might reuse items in their own lives, enhancing their problem-solving skills.
Example Lesson: Responsibility Towards the Environment
Explanation: The narrative instills a sense of duty in children to take care of their environment by avoiding littering and practicing recycling.
Real-World Application: Kids can take initiatives like organizing cleanup drives in their neighborhoods, thus applying the lesson of environmental responsibility.