Earth Day Litter Inference Activities – Critical Thinking for Young Learners

These Critical Thinking Worksheets for Kids are designed to encourage young learners to think deeply about Earth Day and the importance of keeping our environment clean. Through fun and engaging inference activities, children can develop reading comprehension skills while exploring real-world topics like litter, recycling, and environmental care. Each worksheet presents students with colorful illustrations or short passages that require careful observation, encouraging them to notice small details and make thoughtful connections. By combining what they see with what they already know, children learn to draw logical conclusions and understand hidden meanings, making reading both interactive and meaningful. The worksheets help children practice key critical thinking strategies in a structured way. They learn to identify clues, connect them with prior knowledge, and formulate conclusions based on evidence. These skills are essential not only for reading comprehension but also for problem-solving, analytical thinking, and independent learning. The activities are designed to be age-appropriate, allowing kids to enjoy learning while developing important cognitive skills. Each page promotes curiosity, attention to detail, and environmental awareness, highlighting the importance of Earth Day and caring for our planet. These worksheets provide a balance of fun and learning, making them suitable for classroom use, homeschooling, or independent practice at home. Children will enjoy solving the “mystery” of each page while reinforcing their understanding of litter and environmental responsibility.

Usage

Perfect for teachers, parents, and homeschoolers to encourage reading comprehension, critical thinking, and environmental awareness in children ages 6–10.

Activity

Observation of pictures, inference practice, connecting evidence with prior knowledge, reading comprehension exercises, and Earth Day reflection questions.

Tools Needed

Crayons, markers, colored pencils, or any writing/coloring tools the child enjoys using.

Page Size

8.5″ x 11″ (Letter Size)

User Instructions

• Observe the picture or read the text carefully.
• Think about what you already know related to the scene or topic.
• Combine your observations with your knowledge to make an inference.
• Answer the questions using complete thoughts.