Earth Day games can be used to help children learn about Earth Day and can also be used as educational tools in a classroom setting. Earth Day Games can include printable activities like Earth Day word searches, Earth Day coloring pages or Earth Day puzzles. There are even online flash-based games with an Earth Day Theme. In addition, several websites offer fun animal games that can be used as a great educational tool on Earth Day. (See section below)

Earth Day is celebrated every year on April 22. The original purpose of this celebration was to inspire people to think and act more environmentally. There are a variety of ways people pitch in and participate, Earth Day Games are just one of the ways to involve young children in this celebration while raising their awareness of the importance of the Earth and the meaning behind Earth Day. These games are all free, the only things you may need are a printer, paper and an eager child.

There are a variety of online games for kids that are not only fun, but teach important messages.

From Panda.org

• The Seagull Strikes Back: Kids game; goal is to "help blast the unwanted politics out of fisheries managementhttp://www.panda.org/games/seagullstrikes/
• Earth Hour Game at Panda.orghttp://www.panda.org/how_you_can_help/games/earth_hour_game/
• Toxic Blaster: Goal is to help save the animals from "dangerous man-made chemicals"http://www.panda.org/games/toxicblaster/

From CNET.org

• Rescue the Russian Leopard 1.0: Downloadable ecological strategy gamehttp://download.cnet.com/Rescue-the-Russian-Leopard/3000-7562_4-10217371.html

More Earth Day Activities for Kids For further ideas on Earth Day activities for kids, visit Epa.gov's page on Earth Day. Here you'll find an abundance of information regarding energy and water conservation, recycling and other environmental concerns. In addition, the web page offers a variety of ideas on how to get kids involved in learning about such causes by participating in activities that can be done at home or in school.http://www.epa.gov/earthday/