Nature Project: Investigate a Tree

Nature project: investigate a tree

by Eco Kids Planet March 27, 2018

We invite you to inspect a tree close to your home or heart. This simple challenge will reveal lots of exciting things about a tree living right on your doorstep! What you'll need: • Paper • Clipboard • Crayons • String or tape measure • Bug pot or measuring glass • Tree or leaf identification cha...

Pokémon creations - Winners Announced!

Pokémon creations - winners announced!

by Eco Kids Planet March 06, 2018

For our February competition we asked readers to design their own Pokémon by combining animals and elements in an interesting way. Thank you to everyone who entered! This competition was one of the most popular yet, and all entries were very unique and creative making the judging extra-hard! Congrat...


5 Whopping Whale Facts

5 whopping whale facts

by Emma Louise Oldham February 18, 2018

Today celebrates the giants of the ocean! Raising awareness of these majestic creatures, World Whale Day inspires people to learn, fundraise and visit these beauties. With 78 species of whale in the world, there’s so much to learn about them. Here are five awesome things we thought you need to know ...

The God of the Marshes - The Red Crowned Crane

The god of the marshes - the red crowned crane

by Eco Kids Planet February 08, 2018

The elegant Japanese crane, with its striking black and white feathers and ‘red crown’, symbolises happiness and long life in Japan. There is even a Japanese legend in which it lives for 1,000 years! This crane appears in the art and artefacts of Ancient Japan. Today, its image is on everything from...


My Endangered Animal Competition - Winners announced!

My endangered animal competition - winners announced!

by Eco Kids Planet February 05, 2018

For January's competition, we challenged you to create your favourite endangered animal. A drawing, a collage or even a Lego design – the task was entirely up to you. We also asked you to think about what your animal would say if it could talk? And WOW, we've been BLOWN AWAY by all of your amazing entries!
Ice Decoration Competition Winners

Ice decoration competition winners

by Eco Kids Planet January 25, 2018

In our ‘Greenland, Land of Melting Ice’ edition, we asked you to create some ice decorations. Thank you to all who sent us their creations. We hope you had as much fun making them as we had receiving your letters! A BIG congratulations to the winning entries: Kailam, age 9, Norwich Rahma, age 7, S...


Giant Pandas and Their Mountainous Road to Recovery!

Giant pandas and their mountainous road to recovery!

by Eco Kids Planet January 07, 2018

@Steve Bloom Images/Alamy Stock Photo In 1961, GIANT PANDAS were threatened with extinction. When naturalist Sir Peter Scott founded the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) that year, he chose the giant panda as its symbol. These distinctive, cuddly looking creatures went on to become a global icon, represent...

Top 5 Christmas Gifts for Science Lovers

Top 5 christmas gifts for science lovers

by Emma Louise Oldham December 04, 2017

Presents that nourish and inspire a love for science are long lasting. Not only do they teach our children to question, investigate and develop new skills but they’re also just great fun! You’ll most likely find yourself joining in as your child builds, experiments and learns. We’ve rounded up our T...


How to throw a kick-ass eco-friendly children’s party

How to throw a kick-ass eco-friendly children’s party

by Zion Lights November 08, 2017

You can have it all. A memorable, fun AND green children’s party. Allow a few weeks of planning and it’s actually a lot simpler than you’d think. Plus, what a great ethos to get your child involved in - planning eco-friendly ideas and activities that will help them develop a connection between resou...

Deforestation Monster

Deforestation monster

by Eco Kids Planet November 02, 2017

Our Tropical forests are not only home to thousands of amazing creatures, but also breathe huge amounts of oxygen into the world, making them a very important habitat. Sadly, millions of hectares of rainforest are being removed and destroyed, affecting many people and wildlife who depend on it. To r...



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