5 Powerful Earth Day Activities for Your ELA Class

5 Powerful Earth Day Activities for Your ELA Class

April 3, 2026 · 14 min · Season 3

About this episode

This episode discusses various Earth Day activities that integrate literacy and environmental awareness for middle school ELA classes.

Earth Day is more than just a calendar date—it’s a chance for students to connect with the natural world, think creatively, and practice essential reading and writing skills. Middle schoolers in particular benefit from hands-on, reflective activities that combine literacy with environmental awareness.  Whether you’re looking for low-prep, free activities or structured lessons that guide students step by step, these Earth Day Activities are perfect for your ELA classroom. We will discuss: 1. Using short stories for Earth Day 2. Poems for Earth Day 3. Poetry Writing for Earth Day 4. Found Poetry 5.  Nature Observation:  Writing with Sensory Images Let's connect!  Membership:    Join the All in One Middle School Membership! Full Year Curriculum on TPT Teaching Writing Workshop Course – Available on TPT Subscribe:   Get updates and free products when you subscribe Facebook Group:    Middle School Language Arts Teacher Instagram:   @all.in.one.middle.school Info on products:   Follow me on TPT My website:    www.allinonemiddleschool.com My TPT Store:   All in One Middle School – TPT YouTube:   Teach My Class…

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