ECO BOYS AND GIRLS SUPPORT PEACE AND MAKING EVERY DAY EARTH DAY

On Earth Day, the ECO BOYS AND GIRLS were invited by the UN Secretary-General’s Envoy on Youth, Mr. Ahmad Alhendawi to an event on “The Role of Young People in Countering Violent Extremism and Promoting Peace.”

Organised by the Permanent Missions of Sweden, Malaysia and Jordan, as well as IANYD Working Group on Youth and Peacebuilding and the United Network of Young Peacebuilders.

Subjects focused on “young people’s positive contribution to peace and how they can play an active and valuable role as agents of positive and constructive change.” Presentation of the findings of the report by UNOY Peacebuilders on Agreed UN Language on Youth, Peace and Security and of the Guiding Principles on Young People’s Participation in Peacebuilding.

NWF FEATURES ECO BOYS AND GIRLS BOOKS PROMOTING ECOLOGY

 National Wildlife Federation, Kevin Coyle, VP for Education and Training highlights the significance in both educating, as well as, entertaining young children. Mr. Coyle remarks “Maria Snyder accomplishes this blend beautifully." Further, he goes on to say “Importantly, Eco Boys And Girls boldly address an age group that most environmental educators shy away from.  Snyder understands that the minds of children in the lower grades (K-3) respond best to simple messages and simple solutions and that they will naturally identify with her cast of characters.”

The 6 volume book series includes:

• Meet the Eco Boys And Girls
• Eco Boys And Girls Visit the Ocean
• Eco Boys And Girls Learn about Energy
• Eco Boys And Girls Visit the Everglades
• Eco Boys And Girls Go To An Organic Farm
• Eco Boys And Girls Plant An Urban Garden

ECO BOYS AND GIRLS INSPIRE KIDS TO LIVE AND PLAY SUSTAINABLY

National Wildlife Federation's Wildlife Promise headlines Eco Boys and Girls Inspire Kids to Live and Play Sustainably: 

"Maria Snyder debuted her characters, the Eco Boys and Girls at the Liberty Science Center. Snyder, an activist, artist and model, developed Ernie Earth, Lulu Love, Patsy Peace, Ray Recycle and Sammy Sun because she wanted to use her art background to motivate positive change. Seeing the response to the characters at the Liberty Center and elsewhere, Snyder created the series of children’s titles starring the Eco Boys and Girls."

Snyder says "Children today seem to be aware the water is dirty, the air is polluted and the animals are in peril. They are learning that our planet is in crisis and they want to help – to take care of the animals, to take care of each other and our earth."

Wildlife Promise is an online extension of the NWF’s commitment to protect and restore wildlife habitat, confront global warming and connect people with nature.  

ECO BOYS AND GIRLS BOOKS REVIEWED AT NATIONAL WILDLIFE FEDERATION

ECO BOYS AND GIRLS BOOKS, a series of 6 books focusing on STEM and environmental education is reviewed at the National Wildlife Federation. 

The ECO BOYS AND GIRLS book series is recommended for Pre K to 3^rd Graders by the NWF. The series focuses on messages of sustainability and interconnectedness for young children to inspire a better world for all.

The NWF states: "The greatest challenge in providing education for young children is how to have an artful balance of informative lessons and entertaining pictures and stories that capture a child’s mind and heart.  The new Eco Boys and Girls book series by artist, eco-entrepreneur and author, Maria Snyder accomplishes this blend beautifully.  The series is especially captivating because it was developed for an age group that is often overlooked in environmental education – the very young."

National Wildlife Federation is America’s largest conservation organization working to protect wildlife for our children’s future.

STAR MODELS TO STAR MODEL CITIZENS, MARIA SNYDER, DAYLE HADDON AND CECELIA RODHE

3 Star Models turned Star Model Citizens were featured speakers at the President of the General Assembly of the UNITED NATIONS highlighting their passionate work with children.

DAYLE HADDON, Super Star Model, UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador, founded WomenOne Foundation; CECELIA RODHE, Super Star Model, A Miss Sweden, founded Noah’s Arc Foundation and MARIA SNYDER, Star Model to Eco Entrepreneur, founded her children’s eco-edutainment brand Eco Boys and Girls.

WomenOne’s aim is to help women around the world who are marginalized and who suffer because of their circumstances. WomenOne is committed to the elimination of hunger, the elimination of poverty and the end of persecution of women and children.

Noah’s Arc Foundation is built on the principle of self-expression and the belief that every child, no matter race, creed, color, nationality, religion or economic standing, needs to be able to express their true self in order to fulfill their dreams.

Eco Boys and Girls mission is to encourage youth and families around the world to be more connected to each other and the earth; to educate on the environment and explore creative new ways to live in harmony; and to engage the global community to “Take Action” towards greater earth stewardship for the planet and towards each other.

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.

ECO BOYS AND GIRLS HONORED AS "THE MILLENNIUM KIDS" ON UN DAY

Friends of the United Nations (FOUN) honors Eco Boys and Girls, "The Millennium Kids", at the United Nations on UN Day.

FOUN created a collectible poster celebrating Eco Boys and Girls "The Millennium Kids" and President and CEO of the FOUN, Dr. Noel J. Brown states the "Eco Boys and Girls, The Millennium Kids" share our mission of building awareness of the UN Millennium Goals by encouraging young people to take ownership of PLANET EARTH.

 

Friends of the United Nations Founder and CEO, Dr. Noel J. Brown is the former head of UNEP, United Nations Environment Program.

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 CALL TO ACTION FOR SCIENCE EDUCATION

Ernie Earth and Eco Boys and Girls join in A CALL TO ACTION for Science Education to support the Millennium Development Goals Summit with the Association of Science and Technology Centers.

On the occasion of the United Nations Millennium Development Goals Summit, the Association of Science Technology Centers, Inc. (ASTC) will convene a reception and discussion, in cooperation with the World Ocean Network, UNESCO, The Millennium Campaign, and major science center networks worldwide.

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 LAUNCH AT LIBERTY SCIENCE CENTER EARTH WEEK 2010

Maria Snyder's, Eco Boys And Girls, five educational animated characters launch Earth Week April 2010 at Liberty Science Center, one of America's top science museums.

Liberty Science Center is an interactive science museum and learning center and as New Jersey's first major state science museum, has science exhibits, the largest IMAX Dome theater in the United States.