Make Saving Energy Fun

Ecofamilyhome tries to make energy use awareness fun. If you make environmentally friendly activities part of playtime, children will associate these activities with fun and they will become second nature. We have created games and competitions to help in this. Set up a scoring chart, which awards points to children for completing a task efficiently – from opening and closing the curtains or putting all their dirty clothes in the washing machine to helping Mum or Dad with the washing up. Giving rewards for progress and achievement is also important. Setting treats and prizes for the best effort are great incentives for children to work harder. Kids like to be InvolvedIf the feel engaged they will take on board the message far quicker, give them responsibility for energy saving tasks around the house. Choose gifts for birthdays and Christmas that have responsible energy use and environmental responsibility as part of the toys function or message.

You should also always explain why saving energy is so important, as communicating the right message alongside practical teaching will make good habits stick. Help your child to understand why remembering to unplug their computer consoles or switching the tap off when they brush their teeth is so important.

PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE do add any suggestions for projects which you think kids would enjoy doing.

Below is a list of current projects :-

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