CHICAGO -- Building Blocks Learning Academy in Englewood is holding its annual, hands-on Earth Day celebration for its students this week.
"Earth Day is about the world being very clean and very safe and making the world a better place," said 6-year-old Ava Morris.The trash was brought back to the classroom and reused to create other tings. Owner Michelle Redd said her goal is for these young kids to take what they have learned and practice it every day at home.
And the lessons live beyond the week. Thursday the kids planted cucumbers, corn, tomatoes, carrots and watermelon. Once grown, they plan to eat it.
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