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Earth Day Stations: A Creative Activity You Need to Try

March 23, 2025

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Earth Day stations are a favorite way to celebrate because they’re interactive, fun, coordinate with learning goals, and also get the kids moving! The students get to try a little bit of everything all in one day.

You can do this in your homeschool or classroom. If you work alongside other teachers, you can set up these stations in a central location, like the library or the resource room, and have each class rotate into the room. Coordinate with the other teachers in your grade/subject and make a schedule so each student has time to rotate.

These Earth Day stations can be adjusted for different grade levels too! I’ve done this even with high school students, just make each station applicable to what they may be learning in science or important Earth Day concepts. Below, I’ll give some examples to help inspire you.

Earth Day Stations: Transform your classroom into an Earth Day celebration with multiple stations:

Below is your detailed guide to running 4 Earth Day-themed stations, complete with activities for each. Grab your supplies, set expectations, and let’s make Earth Day hands-on and memorable for your students!

Step 1: Prep Your Station Rotation Plan

  • Decide on your group size — I recommend 4 groups with around 5-6 students per group (adjust for your class size).
  • Timing: Plan for 15-20 minutes per station. The whole event will run about 1.5 hours, including cleanup and transitions.
  • Print and prep materials — Print all printables ahead of time, prep sensory bins, gather rocks, planting materials, and recyclables.
  • Label your stations — Use signs or posters: “Story Time Station,” “Rock Station,” etc.
  • Create a rotation chart — Display it so students know where they’re headed next.

Step 2: Introduce Earth Day Stations

Before jumping in, gather your class and explain:

  • What is Earth Day?
  • Each activity
  • Rotation expectations (quiet voices, clean-up, teamwork)
  • How they’ll rotate (timer/bell will signal when to switch)

Tip: Use a fun Earth Day video or read an Earth Day book to kick things off!

Step 3: Run The Stations

Step 4: Rotation Logistics

  • Set a timer or bell for 15-35 minutes per station.
  • Give a 5-minute warning for wrapping up and cleaning.
  • Have students rotate clockwise to avoid traffic jams.
  • Assign one adult/volunteer per station if possible for smoother flow.

Step 5: Wrap-Up and Reflect

Gather your students back together:

  • Share what they loved most
  • Let students show off their crafts (books, rocks, handprints)
  • Recap what we learned about Earth Day and taking care of the planet

Extra Tips for Success

  • Play soft nature sounds or Earth Day music during stations
  • Have a clean-up plan ready for the sensory bin, paint, and planting
  • Take photos to create an Earth Day bulletin board or digital slideshow
  • Send home student creations with a short Earth Day info sheet for parents

Idea #1: Earth Day Story Time Stations

Overview of Activities:

  1. Station 1: Trace and Color Printable — Students trace Earth Day words and color the pictures.
  2. Station 2: Earth Day Bingo — Play a round (or two) of bingo using printable cards. Reward winners with a sticker or small prize.
  3. Station 3: Printable Earth Day Bookmarks — Students color bookmarks with Earth-friendly messages.
  4. Station 4: Make Your Own Earth Day Book — Students color and staple their mini book to read later.

Station 1: Trace and Color Pages


Station 2: Earth Day Bingo


Station 3: Earth Day Bookmarks


Station 4: Earth Day Book


Idea #2: Earth Day Rocks Stations

Overview of Activities:

  1. Station #1 Rock Hunt Instructions — If you can go outside, students search for unique rocks (if not, provide rocks in a bin).
  2. Station #2: Sink and Float Test —Students predict, test, and record if rocks sink or float in a tub of water. Keep towels nearby!
  3. Station #3: Rock Sensory Bin — Set up a bin with rocks, dirt, sand, and magnifying glasses for exploration.
  4. Staton #4: Rock Bingo Printable — Play rock-themed bingo based on rock types, textures, or colors.

Station 1: Rock Hunt

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Station 2: Rock Sink and Float

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Station 3: Rock Sensory Bin


Station 4: Rock Bingo


Idea # 3: Earth Day Planet Stewards

Overview of Activities:

  1. Station #1: Happy Earth / Sad Earth Sort — Students write whether each practice is a happy or sad environmental actions.
  2. Station #2: Earth Day Coloring Spinner Wheel — Students color their spinner and play by spinning and landing on actions.
  3. Station #3: Recycling/Trash/Compost Game — Use printed pictures. Students sort using the provided sheet.
  4. Station #4: Earth Day Handprint Craft —Students make a handprint Earth using the printable below by dipping their hands in the paint and adding it to the paper.

Station 1: Happy Earth, Sad Earth


Station 2: Earth Day Coloring Spinner Wheel


Station 3: Recycling/Trash/Compost sort


Station 4: Earth Day Handprint Activity


Idea # 4: Garden Greenies

Overview of Activities:

  • Station # 1: Planting Seeds in Old Containers — Use egg cartons or yogurt cups. Label them for students to take home.
  • Station #2: arden Bingo Printable — Play bingo with garden-themed words or pictures.
  • Station # 3: DIY Seed Paper — Use shredded scrap paper. Mix with water, press into shapes, and dry to plant later.
  • Station #4: Earth Day Rock Painting — Students paint rocks with flowers, Earth symbols, or words like “Grow” or “Recycle.”

Station 1: Planting seeds in old egg cartons, cleaned keurig cups, or small plastic cups

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Station 2: Gardening Bingo


Station 3: DIY Seed paper

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Station 4: Garden Rock Painting


Read more here: Best Creative Rock Painting Ideas For Earth Day (Easy + Fun)


Stations for Middle to High School Students

Station 1: Window Sill Herbs


Station 2: Ecosystem Coloring Pages


Station 3: Earth Day Scattegories/Fact or Fiction

earth day stations

Station 4: Create an Earth Day Poster


I hope you enjoyed this blog post all about Earth Day Stations!

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