Contact KN | NHPTV Home | Search
New Hampshire Public Television Knowledge Network

 
Monthly Theme

The Environment

plantOur beautiful world is the only one we have, so it's important to take good care of the environment around us and respect all living things, both plants and animals.

Talk with your children about why it's important to care for the environment and that the consequences can be serious when we don't. Help them learn about nature and things to do to keep the environment healthy. Habits children develop when they are young can last a lifetime.

Resources

 

Eco-Friendly Birthday Bash

From: PBS EekoWorld
cakePlan an eco-friendly birthday celebration. Call a family meeting and brainstorm a list of ideas for creating an eco-friendly birthday celebration. Here are a few ideas to get you started.

•  Make cloth gift bags that are reused for every family member's birthday.

•  Make paper to use for wrapping paper.

•  Use washable plates, utensils, and cloth napkins and tablecloths.

•  Look for gifts or party favors with little or no packaging.

•  Make party decorations using recycle materials. Save and reuse them for other family members' birthday parties.

Incorporate your eco-friendly celebration ideas into the holiday season . It is estimated that between Thanksgiving and New Year's Day an extra million tons of waste are generated nationwide each week. In fact, 38,000 miles of ribbon alone is thrown out each year - enough to tie a bow around the Earth! Encourage extended family members and friends to participate in an eco-friendly holiday.

  Untitled Document

What's On

Program Highlight


book

Reading Rainbow

Airs M-F from 2:00-2:30 p.m.
11/4 Amazing Grace (Show 802)
Grace is a little girl who wants to be Peter Pan in the school play. She runs into obstacles because she is black and female, but refuses to give in. Join LeVar on a visit with Whoopi Goldberg - Actress/comedian Whoopi Goldberg, shares some of her experiences. Scenes from many of her movies and specials are shown.Watch a female hockey player in action - Lauren is a successful hockey player in a sport that is typically all male. Discover what a boiler mechanic does - Sheila tells her story of training for a career as a boiler mechanic, and shares some of the challenges of being employed in a predominately male field.



Privacy | Pressroom

New Hampshire Public Television
268 Mast Road, Durham, NH 03824. 603-868-1100 Fax 603-868-7552
Contact NHPTV
©2008 All rights reserved