How to Recycle Right

Year 3 Students Week 2 - PSHE

What We Will Learn Today

Know which bin to put paper, plastic, and cans in Talk about why recycling is good for our planet Match pictures of things to the right recycling bin colour

Why This Lesson Matters

Science: Learn about materials like paper, plastic, and metal PSHE: Understand how we can help take care of the Earth Citizenship: Be responsible for our environment

Today's Recycling Adventures

Watch a fun cartoon video about recycling Play a sorting game with real items Role play as Recycling Helpers Create our own Recycling Chart

Starter Activity: Cartoon Time!

Sorting Game Challenge

Use clean items like plastic bottles, paper, and cans Put each item in the right coloured bin Work with a friend and ask for help if needed Remember: Blue for paper, Green for bottles, Black for general waste

Think and Share

Which bin would you put a cereal box in? What happens to plastic bottles after we recycle them? How does recycling help animals and plants?

Role Play: Recycling Helpers

Take turns being the 'Recycling Helper' Help friends put things in the right bins Use kind words to remind others Wear your special Recycling Helper badge

Create Your Recycling Chart

Draw pictures of items that can be recycled Use bright colours for different bins Add simple words like 'Paper' and 'Plastic' Keep it to help you recycle at home

What We Need for Success

Clean recyclable items (bottles, paper, cans) Colour-coded recycling bins Recycling Helper badges Art supplies for chart making Cartoon video about recycling

Remember This Important Message

Recycling keeps our planet happy and clean! Every item we recycle correctly makes a difference We are all Earth's helpers