THE NATIONAL EDUCATION ASSOCIATION SELECTS ECO BOYS AND GIRLS BOOKS TO PROMOTE ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION IN 2013

ECO BOYS AND GIRLS® BOOKS introduces 5 animated characters whose mission is to engage people everywhere to be aware of, involved with and connected to each other and the earth and to empower them to take action for and ownership of our planet, learn about the environment and explore creative new ways to live in harmony.

ECO BOYS AND GIRLS® BOOKS promotes environmental awareness and interconnectedness for Pre-Kindergarten to 3^rd grade.

Each character has their own mission: ERNIE EARTH character  (earth stewardship); LULU LOVE character (healthy eating, exercise & compassion); PATSY PEACE character (conflict resolution & empathy); RAY RECYCLE character (recycling & reusing); and SAMMY SUN character (energy conservation & natural resources). Books are layered with specially designed “Take Action” spreads that reinforce key concepts and curriculum through game play.

The National Education Association (NEA) is the nation's largest professional employee organization, is committed to advancing the cause of public education. NEA's 3 million members work at every level of education. NEA has affiliate organizations in every state and in more than 14,000 communities across the United States.

ECO BOYS AND GIRLS CURRICULUM GUIDE 2013 PROMOTES ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION AT THE NATIONAL EDUCATION ASSOCIATION

The National Education Association CELEBRATES THE EARTH with the Eco Boys and Girls Curriculum Guide 2013 working to make every day Earth Day for children and students—schools and communities—across the country.

ECO BOYS AND GIRLS  characters, created by Maria Snyder, are 5 animated characters that young children who are in Pre K to Grade 3 can view as friends. They teach them the value of respecting their environment by protecting natural resources and conservation and respecting the people and other living things who inhabit the earth.

Creator, Maria Snyder explains the reasons why she undertook this endeavor, “I created these Eco Characters to give youth today “Eco-Heroes” to believe in, to have fun with and learn from. Children are aware, involved, caring and connected to the earth and each other. I wanted to engage young people, empower them to take ownership of the world we live in and enjoy learning about the environment and explore creative new ways to live in harmony with the planet and each other.”

The National Education Association (NEA) is the nation's largest professional employee organization, is committed to advancing the cause of public education. NEA's 3 million members work at every level of education. NEA has affiliate organizations in every state and in more than 14,000 communities across the United States.

ECO BOYS AND GIRLS FILM AND “TAKE ACTION, GO GREEN” BOOK PRESENTED AT EARTH DAY NY CRAND CENTRAL TERMINAL

ECO BOYS AND GIRLS Film and Book, "TAKE ACTION, GO GREEN" featured EARTH WEEK 2011 at Grand Central Terminal, Vanderbilt Hall.

Eco Boys and Girls partnerships include the National Education Association, Association of Science and Technology Centers, Liberty Science Center and Friends of the United Nations. 

Creator Maria Snyder's special appearance to premiere the film and book on Earth Day.
ECO BOYS AND GIRLS on the big screen throughout Grand Central Terminal.

EARTH DAY NY FEATURES MARIA SNYDER’S ECO BOYS AND GIRLS EARTH WEEK 2011

Maria Snyder's ECO BOYS AND GIRLS to celebrate EARTH DAY 2011 at Grand Central Terminal, organized by Earth Day NY.

ECO BOYS AND GIRLS are 5 delightful characters introducing core environmental and societal lessons while educating young children. An animated short film for children will be featured throughout Grand Central.

Eco Boys and Girls partnerships include Friends of the United Nations, National Education Association, Education Internationale, Association of Science and Technology Centers and Liberty Science Center.

NATIONAL EDUCATION ASSOCIATIONS GREEN ACROSS AMERICA PROMOTES ECO BOYS AND GIRLS LESSON PLANS AND RESOURCES

Eco Boys and Girls Lesson Plans and Resources are promoted at National Education Association's GREEN ACROSS AMERICA PROGRAMS. Eco Boys and Girls Programs are designed to help introduce environmental awareness to PreK through Grade 2 Students.

National Education Associations Green Across America programs supports K-12 schools through innovative giving programs.

ECO BOYS AND GIRLS PARTNER WITH NATIONAL EDUCATION ASSOCIATION

From the NEAMB website:

"The Eco Boys and Girls, developed by Maria Snyder, are illustrated characters intended for children in grades PreK to Grade 2. The NEA and FO United Nations welcome the Eco Boys and Girls as pro-environmental advocates. The Eco Boys and Girls teach children the value of respecting their environment by practicing recycling and conservation, and respecting other people and creatures who inhabit the earth by showing love and care for them. Young children are inquisitive and eager to learn. By providing them with varied experiences across all learning domains and models for caring for the earth, we hope these lesson plans will help them begin their journey to becoming environmentally responsible adults."

National Education Association Mission (from the website):  "Our mission is to advocate for education professionals and to unite our members and the nation to fulfill the promise of public education to prepare every student to succeed in a diverse and interdependent world."

ECO BOYS AND GIRLS CURRICULUM FEATURED AT THE NATIONAL EDUCATION ASSOCIATION

The Eco Boys and Girls Curriculum at the National Education Association (NEA), features 5 illustrated characters intended for children in grades PreK to Grade 2. The NEA and Friends of the United Nations welcome Maria Snyder's Eco Boys and Girls as pro-environmental advocates by teaching children the value of respecting their environment, practicing recycling and conservation, and caring for other people and creatures who inhabit the earth.

National Education Association states: "Our mission is to advocate for education professionals and to unite our members and the nation to fulfill the promise of public education to prepare every student to succeed in a diverse and interdependent world.