Resources for Parents and Kids
Is your child interested in environmental activism but not quite old enough or ready to participate in our programming? Check out these resources for youth of all ages below.
Educational Tools
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Interactive Activities
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Online Lessons
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Resources for All Ages
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Educational Tools ✳︎ Interactive Activities ✳︎ Online Lessons ✳︎ Resources for All Ages ✳︎
Youth Under 10
Activity Book
This guide is organized by age range and contains age-appropriate activities and resources for youth in Kindergarten through 12th grade.
Coloring Books
Climate Kids has a variety of environment-related coloring books on their website that also include facts about conservation, sustainable living tips, and more.
Bingo
A fun and interactive way to start a conversation with your kids about ways they can help the environment in their daily lives.
Climate Change Comic
Unsure of how to start talking about climate change with your kids? This printable comic by NPR is a great way to start the conversation.
Wildlife and Conservation
Waste and Pollution
Youth Activism
Scavenger Hunt
Take a nature walk with your child and see if they can find everything on the list.
Science Experiments
Teach your kids about water conservation with this at-home science experiment. More experiments can be found on the Climate Kids website.
Youth Ages 10 to 15
Maine Climate Science Portal
Maine Climate Action Now, MYCJ’s fiscal sponsor, has created this resource to break down climate change and other environmental issues into different categories including invasive species, greenhouse gas emissions, Wabanaki culture, and more.
This is a great tool for kids to start learning about climate change one topic at a time, making it easier for a younger audience to digest and understand.
Ecological Footprint Calculator
What is your ecological footprint? See how you can make more sustainable choices.
Keep in mind, this calculator isn't supposed to make you feel guilty about your lifestyle and choices. Remember that climate change is a systemic issue caused by oil companies and other polluting industries—you are not to blame.
Sea Level Rise Calculator
What would the state of Maine and other parts of the world look like if sea level rises 2, 5, or 10 feet? Select different measurements to see what it could look like.
Educational Videos
Climate Change
Maine Nature Schools
