Scattered litter and trash waiting to be collected during a community cleanup event

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The Earth Day Clean Crew

Name: The Earth Day Clean Crew
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Author: Wanderly

Join the Earth Day Clean Crew as they clean up pollution in your community! Learn from local volunteers about how your efforts help wildlife, tackle different cleanup challenges, and discover the importance of protecting our planet.

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About This Story

What your child will experience

Your child becomes part of a community cleanup crew tackling real pollution problems in a local habitat. They'll choose which areas to clean first, decide how to safely remove different types of litter, and learn from volunteers about how their actions protect wildlife. Each choice lets them practice problem-solving, teamwork, and connecting their effort to its impact on animals and ecosystems.

Why this approach helps

This story builds environmental agency through action, not just facts. By making cleanup decisions in a safe story space, children develop confidence that their choices matter. The structure mirrors real community service, helping kids see themselves as capable helpers. Meeting volunteers and learning about local wildlife fosters empathy and a sense of belonging to something bigger.

What to notice as a parent

Listen for which problems your child prioritizes—this reveals their values and what feels manageable to them. Their reasoning offers a window into their growing environmental awareness and sense of responsibility.

Personalize This Story

Make this story truly special by adding these details:

✓Where location will be cleaned?
✓What kind of habitat is it?

Story Questions

Questions your child may be asked while creating this story:

What animal do you think will be helped by our cleanup?
Which part of the location do you want to clean up first?
What type of litter should the main character clean up first?
How will the main character safely remove it?
How can the main character keep the location clean after today?

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