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Your Sustainability Advent Calendar Is Here!

Published about 1 month ago • 1 min read

The Conscious Classroom

Simple, sustainable STEM projects that reduce waste, spark curiosity, and inspire young minds.

Hi friends,

If you’re looking for a simple, meaningful way to slow down this December and weave in some everyday sustainability with your kids, I made something just for you.

Introducing the Thoughtfully Sustainable Advent Calendar — a set of two printable pages designed to help families shift the focus from “more stuff” to “more intention.”

For $5.00, you’ll get:

Printable #1: 25 Ready-to-Go Sustainability Actions

A one-page calendar with a short, kid-friendly action for each day. These are quick wins — things like turning off lights, choosing a low-waste snack, or giving something at home a second life. Perfect for posting on the fridge or tucking into a morning routine.

Printable #2: A Blank Version for Your Family to Fill In

Think of this as a creativity prompt. You and your kids can brainstorm your own sustainability practices and write them in together. It’s an engaging way to get children thinking about small choices that make a big difference—especially during a season that can be so waste-heavy.

Whether you follow the ready-made calendar or create your own, it’s an easy activity to spark conversations, build habits, and bring a little more mindfulness to the holidays.

I hope this little tradition brings joy and purpose to your home this season. If you try it, send me a picture — I love seeing your families in action.

Sustainably yours,
Jess
​Founder of Thoughtfully Sustainable

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Thoughtfully Sustainable

by Jessica Purcell

Are you a parent or teacher that’s looking to integrate science and sustainability concepts into your learners’ lives? I’m here to help! My name is Jessica and I’m a science teacher and mom that creates hands-on sustainability and STEM lessons for grades K-8 to cultivate critical thinking skills and foster a deeper appreciation for the natural world.

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