Recycle Writing Paper

Recycling is one of the easiest ways young children can help take care of the world around them. This recycle writing paper worksheet invites 1st graders to think about where cans, bottles and boxes go, and then put their own ideas into complete sentences. It is a simple, cheerful way to pair Earth Day science with everyday writing practice.

The page opens with a short prompt that reminds students that cans and bottles go in the bin, then asks them to write how they can recycle. Ten wide, solid writing lines give plenty of room for a full paragraph, and a bright illustration of a recycling bin, bottles, cans and a small tree sits at the bottom of the page. Students can draft first on scrap paper and copy their best work onto this sheet as a final copy.

What’s Included

• One printable page of Recycle Writing Paper with Name and Date lines
• A short Earth Day writing prompt about recycling
• Ten roomy writing lines sized for 1st grade handwriting
• A colorful recycling bin, bottles, cans and tree illustration

Why This Worksheet Helps Kids

First, it builds writing stamina by giving children room to write several complete sentences. Second, the recycling prompt connects writing to a real habit children can practice at home and at school, so they always have something to say. Third, this Earth Day writing paper uses generous line spacing, so students can focus on neat letters and finger spaces instead of squeezing their words.

Ideas for Teachers and Parents

Before writing, sort a few clean recyclables together and talk about what goes in the bin. List helpful words such as paper, plastic, can, bottle, reuse and Earth on the board. Use the recycle writing paper worksheet for an Earth Day journal, a science center, or a class book about caring for our planet. Every response is the child’s own, so finished pages make a bright bulletin board display.

Related Resources

• Recycle Worksheet
• Reduce, Reuse, Recycle Sorting Worksheet
• Go Green Recycle Activity
• Going Green Song (Animated Music Video)