Caption This: What is this goose thinking?
We need your help! This animal is trying to tell us something but we can’t figure it out! Do you know what is this goose thinking?
Post your ideas in the comment section below.
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Kindness Rocks
Kindness Rocks
Time:20 min
Difficulty:Easy
Kindness rocks are special. They’re a joyful gift, a special treasure, a secret surprise, but they all have the same goal: to bring joy and hope to those who find them. It’s time to be kind!
- Rocks
- Acrylic paint (as many colours as you want)
- A paint dish
- A marker
Here’s how you make it:
Step 1: Pour some paint into your paint dish. You can either mix several colors or use just one.
Step 2: Paint your rocks! You can create fun patterns, and add pretty drawings or decorations.
Step 3: With your marker, write some sweet and encouraging messages! Remember: Be kind!
Some ideas: “Find your hope”, “Don’t forget what’s good”, “You matter”, “Believe in yourself, you can do anything!”, “Laughter is key to life”, “Follow your heart”, “You are loved”, “Every moment matters”, “You don’t have to be perfect, be yourself”, “You are strong”, “You got this!” or “Just breathe”
Step 4: Repeat the above steps with as many rocks as you’d like! Are you planning to give some to someone special, or hide them for a stranger to find? Make as many as you might need for this.
Step 5: Once done, it’s time to hide your kindness rocks! If you plan them to be for friends/family, put them somewhere in their house for them to find. If you want to make others’ days a little brighter you can go out into your neighborhood, and drop them off somewhere for people to discover!
TIP:
Kindness rocks are supposed to be nice, but remember that not all places allow them! Check your local parks and trails if you’re allowed, and do not place them in national parks where they’ll disturb wildlife. Ask your zoos, schools, and community centers if kindness rocks are permitted. Who knows? If they say yes, you might make someone’s sad day much happier!
Kindness is important! Spread love and joy by being kind to others.
Pixel Puzzler #55: The Great Reveal
We got tons of great guesses on Part 1 of this Pixel Puzzler and now it’s time for the answer. Are you ready for the great reveal? Find out if you got it right!
The answer to this Pixel Puzzler is (drum roll please) A crocodile! How did you do? Tell us in the comments!
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Candied Bird Nests
Candied Bird Nests
Time:25 min
Difficulty:Medium
Sure, you can nestle away from the cold, but ever heard of a nest you can eat? This chocolaty delight can be enjoyed anywhere, even in your very own nest that you call home!
Here’s what you need:
- Peanut Butter
- Chocolate chips
- All-bran, Fibre One or Rice puff cereal
- Candy eggs
- Cupcake liners
- Help from an adult
Here’s how you make it:
Step 1: Ask a grown-up to help melt the chocolate chips.
Step 2: Stir in the peanut butter until both chocolate and peanut butter are perfectly blended.
Step 3: Add your cereal to the peanut butter chocolate mixture. Mix until the cereal is completely covered by the mixture.
Step 4: Scoop your mixture into your cupcake liners.
Step 5: Use a spoon to push your rice mixture down and form a small “cup” shape. Your cereal mixture should start looking like a nest now!
Step 6: Place your nest in the freezer for 20 mins or more. Once it’s ready pull the nests out of your cupcake liners. Arrange some candy eggs in its center and there you have it! Your very own tasty bird nests.
If you don’t think you’ll finish all your bird nests in one sitting, you can refrigerate them to have later.
Would you Rather #79
Would you rather your recycled plastic be used in…
Your new clothes or your new shoes?
Tell us which one you pick in the comments!
Pixel Puzzler #55: Part 1
Let’s put your identification skills to the test! Can you figure out what is hidden in this picture? Make your guess in the comments.
Check back next week for the answer!
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Ho, Ho, Hold On! Unwrap the Truth About Climate Change this Holiday Season!
Ho, Ho, Hold On! Unwrap the Truth About Climate Change this Holiday Season
Time:10 min
Difficulty:Medium
It’s the holiday season! This magical time is filled with laughter, cheer, and a lot of stories—some are true, and others, well, they’re false! Are you ready to become a holiday myth-busting champion? Let’s see how many of these holiday questions you can guess correctly.
Post your results in the comments below to let us know how you did!
Think you’ve got the facts down? Now let’s turn that knowledge into action! Go beyond the quiz—log your climate-friendly habits in the app and be part of the Myth-Buster Challenge. Let’s make a real difference this holiday season!
Become a carbon footprint-friendly gift-giving hero!
Happy holidays from me – Holly, your Earth Ranger’s gift specialist! What’s that you say? You’re not out of school yet? Well, you can still plan your winter gifts anytime, can’t you? Animals like me don’t have school, so we have all the time in the world to think up AWESOME GIFTS!
What’s all the hubbub about gifts? Simple! Earth Rangers asked me to share my gift-giving knowledge with all of you. Since it can be easy to forget about protecting the planet during the festivities, I figured why not help you find special gifts that also fight climate change? So, I’ve prepared a handy guide to help!
Holly’s Holiday Eco-Guide
Did you know that in winter plants reduce their photosynthesizing, releasing more carbon dioxide back into the air? And people also spend more carbon emissions while traveling for their holidays. Cutting back in small ways, on your car travel for example, even if it’s just a little can make a huge difference.
Shop Sustainably:
If you are a Carbon Footprint Investigator, you probably know all about ways to reduce your carbon footprint. But did you know you can also do so when shopping for gifts? Here are a few ways how:
- Buy local (support small businesses): Shopping local (like local artisans, farmers’ markets, and small businesses) helps support the local economy and has a lower carbon footprint because of the lower transport emissions.
- Pick eco-friendly & ethical gifts: Look for products made from sustainable, organic, or recycled materials.Gifts like reusable water bottles, metal straws, zero-waste starter kits, solar-powered gadgets, or eco-friendly cleaning products are a great way to encourage saving the planet. Choose fair-trade certified goods or gifts from companies that have good environmental practices.
- Make handmade or DIY items: Instead of buying new, create your own gifts! You can make homemade crafts, baked goods, or personalized items using sustainable materials. Check out Earth Ranger’s Creative Corner section in the App for some ideas
- Offer experience-based gifts: Instead of a present that’s wrapped up, why not make it a whole experience?! Gift cooking classes, adventure trips, concert tickets, or even donations to a cause that your friends or family love. Experiences create memories without the carbon footprint of physical goods.
- Buy second-hand gifts: Giving new life to older items is a great way to reduce the large carbon footprint that comes with the creation of new products. Search thrift stores, vintage shops, or online second-hand places to find something special!
- Limit travel and shipping: If possible, shop in-store or in one single online shopping order to minimize shipping emissions from transport. If you are mailing gifts to faraway loved ones, send them through carbon-neutral shipping or local online retailers to lower pollution.
See? There are a TON of ways to help the planet while spreading winter joy. Be sure to check out the Creative Corner in the Earth Rangers app where you’ll find fun ideas like how to make a Moose Card, Pine Tree Cookies, or plenty of other fun crafts and recipes to DIY your gifts.
Ready to take your gift-giving skills to the next level? Join the Carbon Footprint Investigation mission today and find even more ways to shrink your carbon footprint this winter!
Did you know you can lower your carbon footprint by making smarter choices when you shop? Learn more in the Carbon Footprint Investigation Mission in the Earth Rangers App!
