| The interest in solar energy in increasing in the world, | | | | electricity. This will help a child or anyone relate to how |
| the United States has been a little behind on this green | | | | solar energy directly affects them. It seems that the |
| energy natural resource and it is now time to catch up. | | | | only time we really give any thought to electricity is |
| While we are looking toward more environmentally | | | | when we don't have it. Suddenly we realize that TVs, |
| friendly green energies we also need to be able to | | | | computers, microwaves, hairdryers and lights just don't |
| understand and explain it on a basic level so children | | | | work. It is then that we notice how much we depend |
| both big and small can understand the changes that | | | | on electricity in our lives. |
| are taking place. This can be accomplished by doing | | | | Once you incorporate life activities such as turning on |
| some very pleasant and fun activities. | | | | a light with something fun such as powering a robot kit, |
| You can introduce solar robot kits to both build and | | | | then it is just an everyday part of life (no tests or |
| then play with. The children will learn that the toy | | | | grades here!). There is no mystery just a change in |
| doesn't take batteries which can add up to many | | | | energy sources. |
| dollars coming out of their allowance. All they have to | | | | The sun has been here for a long time and it is a free |
| do is charge their toy in the sun. | | | | gift. It has been working for us for many years helping |
| Another way to teach kids about solar energy is to | | | | plants grow, warming us up, and giving us beautiful |
| use a solar coloring book. Using art is using | | | | sunrises and sunsets. It is now time to tap its fun |
| multi-sensory learning. They can color or paint the sun, | | | | potential. There is no doubt that when children have |
| the solar panels and the solar water heater any color | | | | fun with solar energy they will unleash their |
| that they like. The children can follow the electric path | | | | imaginations to become the inventors of tomorrow. So |
| into the rooms in the home that have items that use | | | | please, let them have fun and we will all benefit. |