“A Kid’s guide to climate change“ was published by WWW.NPR.org
Updated July 14, 2023, · 10:16 AM ET By Lauren Sommer and Malaka Gharib
Are you a kid — or do you know a kid — who is learning about climate change?
Whether they’re asking about historic flooding or wondering about record-breaking temperatures, it can be hard to know where to start. So we made a guide about how it’s changing the planet and how to deal with the big feelings you might have when you hear about it. Click here to print a paper version of this comic at home or in your classroom, and here’s more information about how we made this.
Print this comic out at home or in your classroom
Click here to download and print this comic at home. When you print out the PDF file, select your printer’s double-sided option with short-edge binding. Then fold the printed pages in half and organize them according to the page numbers. Feel free to make extra copies to share with your friends or your classmates!
Why we made this
Over the years we’ve created resources for how parents can talk to their kids about climate change. This time we wanted to make something specifically for kids as they’re processing their feelings. We also wanted to create a free resource for parents or teachers to use who are looking for ways to help their kids understand how the planet is changing.
Our methodology
We talked with scientists, psychologists, and climate researchers to find the best information and proven practices for how to talk to young kids about climate change. We also interviewed several kids who have experienced climate disasters and have taken action in their local communities.
Who this is for
This comic is intended for kids ages 6-12, who are starting to hear about climate change or are starting to experience climate anxiety. But we hope it can be a resource for people of any age.
Additional resources
Coping with climate change: Advice for kids — from kids
Climate change is here. These 6 tips can help you talk to kids about it
When Kids Ask (Really) Tough Questions: A Quick Guide