For educators
It is absolutely essential that today’s children understand the importance of looking after our planet and what they can do to help protect it for future generations.
At It’s Our Planet Too, our vision is for every child to believe that they have the power to protect our planet. Our Tool Kits For Eco Heroes are designed to help children learn and understand the world where we live and ignite their interest in protecting it.
70% of teachers don't feel adequately equipped to teach their pupils about the climate crisis.
Research by SOS-UK, 2021
Research suggests that both educators and young people care deeply about environmental issues and have a strong desire to protect our planet.
Environmental issues such as climate change, decreasing biodiversity, habitat destruction and pollution are huge global issues, however the prospect of teaching them can be intimidating, leaving many feeling overwhelmed.
Our Tool Kits provide a comprehensive, cost effective and easy solution for educators. They offer hours of activities, news and information that gently explains key issues and links to the National Curriculum. Read on for more information.
“Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.”
How can our Tool Kits For Eco Heroes help your school?
Themed resource
Each of our Tool Kits is themed around a specific environmental issue or an endangered animal. Whatever the theme, all the activities gently help children understand what’s going on in the world and how they can make a difference closer to home.
Past themes have included Awesome African elephants, Plastic isn't fantastic, Terrific tigers, Incredible insects and Wild weather. For a full list of themes, click here.
Learning opportunities
Activities are time bonded and can be used again and again as stand alone learning activities or integrated into a topic for a whole class.
The learning activities have accessible, clear instructions, helping to reduce planning time.
Our kits offer educational and developmental opportunities encouraging children to explore, observe, record, develop creativity, as well as boosting fine and gross motor skills and enriching the learning experience.
National Curriculum
All of the activities encourage children’s communication and language - this is vital as language is the foundation of thinking and learning.
Learning activities can easily be fitted in to the EYFS Statutory Framework and National Curriculum subjects throughout Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2. See below for some examples of how schools can link their classroom work in each subject with our Tool Kits.
Cost effective solution
The outlay for materials is minimal as much can be found in the recycling box both at school and home.
The no-frills nature makes them suitable for schools to copy and share across the education setting. We have recently introduced a digital version of our Tool Kits to make sharing in school easier.
Multiple uses
Our Tool Kits can be used in the class room, information can be shared in assemblies, used within a forest schools setting or they could be used by the green team or eco committee.
The activities could also be used as a basis for parent / child workshops.
Further activities
Explore our website further, there is lots of information that older children can use for research, as well as activities, FREE printables and rhymes.
“Education is the passport to the future, for tomorrow belongs to those who prepare for it today.”
National Curriculum links
The following tables demonstrate how schools can link their classroom work with sustainability and our themed Tool Kits, enabling pupils to learn about the environment across many core subjects and statutory learning requirements.
Please note that this list is not exhaustive, but gives a demonstration of some of the activities included and how they can be used in the classroom.
Links to KS1 Curriculum
Links to KS2 Curriculum
Purchasing decisions
We offer a range of purchasing options for schools.
Eco activity kits
Our Tool Kits For Eco Heroes are available as stand alone themed kits - so you can dip in and select the theme that fits with your current topic.
Digital products
The majority of our themes are available as instant digital download files, making it easier to share the resources across your school.
Subscriptions
Our flexible subscription allows your school to receive a new themed Tool Kit through the post every other month, providing new activities and ideas for your eco team.