Meet the Earth
Meet the Earth introduces young children to the planet they live on through joyful, hands-on, developmentally appropriate learning experiences. Through an interactive presentation of When You See Me: The Earth’s Story, guided discussion, visual exploration, and sensory activities, children learn to recognize the Earth by its round shape, colors, and familiar natural features. Each session is facilitated by a trained KEEPS Global EcoCoach and concludes with a hands-on activity that reinforces the lesson. One signature activity is the Earth Light Project, in which children paint a small globe using the Earth’s colors. When illuminated, it becomes a glowing reminder of the planet they have learned to recognize and their growing connection to the natural world
Take-home materials encourage children to continue exploring and discussing Earth concepts with their families. When funding permits, children may also receive a signed copy of When You See Me: The Earth’s Story, strengthening the connection between classroom learning and learning at home.
Learning and Standards Alignment
Meet the Earth supports learning across the California Preschool/Transitional Kindergarten Learning Foundations, including Science, Language and Literacy Development, Mathematics, Social and Emotional Development, and Visual and Performing Arts. For kindergarten learners, the program aligns with relevant California Common Core State Standards and the California Next Generation Science Standards. Detailed standards alignment is available upon request.
Bring Meet the Earth to Your Young Learners
Give children a joyful first introduction to the planet they call home. Meet the Earth is available for early childhood centers, home-based programs, TK and kindergarten classrooms, schools, and community organizations.