Recycling for kids: reduce, reuse, recycle

Quick answer

These videos teach the three Rs and what happens after the bin: Jack Johnson's "The 3 R's", Sesame Street's "Use It Again", Rosie sorting the recycling on PBS KIDS and SciShow Kids' "How Recycling Works!". Play all on repeat for an Earth Day lesson, or put one song on Repeat one.

Play all on repeat

Videos in this playlist

  1. 1Reduce Reuse Recycle Song for Kids |  Earth Day Songs for Children | The KiboomersReduce Reuse Recycle Song for Kids | Earth Day Songs for Children | The KiboomersThe Kiboomers - Kids Music ChannelPlay from here Loop
  2. 2Recycle | Earth Day Song for Kids | Jack HartmannRecycle | Earth Day Song for Kids | Jack HartmannJack Hartmann Kids Music ChannelPlay from here Loop
  3. 3Reduce, Reuse and RecycleReduce, Reuse and RecycleJack Hartmann - TopicPlay from here Loop
  4. 4The 3 R'sThe 3 R'sJack Johnson - TopicPlay from here Loop
  5. 5Jack Johnson - The 3 R's (Live)Jack Johnson - The 3 R's (Live)JackJohnsonVEVOPlay from here Loop
  6. 6Sesame Street: Elmo is a Reuse Grouch with Oscar | Earth Day Reusing SongSesame Street: Elmo is a Reuse Grouch with Oscar | Earth Day Reusing SongSesame StreetPlay from here Loop
  7. 7Sesame Street: Use it Again, Recycling SongSesame Street: Use it Again, Recycling SongSesame StreetPlay from here Loop
  8. 8Sesame Street: Murray Visits a Recycling Center | Murray Had a Little LambSesame Street: Murray Visits a Recycling Center | Murray Had a Little LambSesame StreetPlay from here Loop
  9. 9Let's Recycle with Elmo & Abby! ♻️ | 2 HOURS | Sesame Street Full EpisodesLet's Recycle with Elmo & Abby! ♻️ | 2 HOURS | Sesame Street Full EpisodesSesame StreetPlay from here Loop
  10. 10Sesame Street | The Recycle Fairy Sings About Recycling | PBS KIDSSesame Street | The Recycle Fairy Sings About Recycling | PBS KIDSPBS KIDSPlay from here Loop
  11. 11Rosie's Rules | Sort the Recycling with Rosie | PBS KIDSRosie's Rules | Sort the Recycling with Rosie | PBS KIDSPBS KIDSPlay from here Loop
  12. 12Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood | King Friday's Recycled Wind Chimes | PBS KIDSDaniel Tiger's Neighborhood | King Friday's Recycled Wind Chimes | PBS KIDSPBS KIDSPlay from here Loop
  13. 13Ready Jet Go! | How to Recycle | PBS KIDSReady Jet Go! | How to Recycle | PBS KIDSPBS KIDSPlay from here Loop
  14. 14Martha Speaks | "Reduce, Reuse, Recycle" SONG | PBS KIDSMartha Speaks | "Reduce, Reuse, Recycle" SONG | PBS KIDSPBS KIDSPlay from here Loop
  15. 15NATURE CAT | A Special Earth Day Song | PBS KIDSNATURE CAT | A Special Earth Day Song | PBS KIDSPBS KIDSPlay from here Loop
  16. 16Cyberchase FULL EPISODE | Clean-Up on Isle 8 | PBS KIDSCyberchase FULL EPISODE | Clean-Up on Isle 8 | PBS KIDSPBS KIDSPlay from here Loop
  17. 17Sesame Street FULL EPISODE | Earth Day 🌎 | PBS KIDSSesame Street FULL EPISODE | Earth Day 🌎 | PBS KIDSPBS KIDSPlay from here Loop
  18. 18All About Earth Day | PBS LearningMediaAll About Earth Day | PBS LearningMediaPBS LearningMedia™Play from here Loop
  19. 19How Recycling Works! | How to Help Our Earth | SciShow KidsHow Recycling Works! | How to Help Our Earth | SciShow KidsSciShow KidsPlay from here Loop
  20. 20How Plastic Hurts the WorldHow Plastic Hurts the WorldSciShow KidsPlay from here Loop
  21. 21Recycling Old Crayons! | An Earth Day Activity | SciShow KidsRecycling Old Crayons! | An Earth Day Activity | SciShow KidsSciShow KidsPlay from here Loop
  22. 22Make the Most of Compost!Make the Most of Compost!SciShow KidsPlay from here Loop
  23. 23How Compost Is Made: A Field Trip!How Compost Is Made: A Field Trip!SciShow KidsPlay from here Loop
  24. 24Earth Day for Kids | Reduce! Reuse! Recycle! Learn how to celebrate the earth!Earth Day for Kids | Reduce! Reuse! Recycle! Learn how to celebrate the earth!Kids AcademyPlay from here Loop
  25. 25Recycling for Kids | Learn how to Reduce, Reuse, and RecycleRecycling for Kids | Learn how to Reduce, Reuse, and RecycleLearn BrightPlay from here Loop
  26. 26Recycling Read Aloud For Kids | Fun Eco-Friendly Art Projects | Circle Time with Khan Academy KidsRecycling Read Aloud For Kids | Fun Eco-Friendly Art Projects | Circle Time with Khan Academy KidsKhan Academy KidsPlay from here Loop
  27. 27The Lorax - Read Aloud Picture Book | Brightly StorytimeThe Lorax - Read Aloud Picture Book | Brightly StorytimeBrightly StorytimePlay from here Loop
  28. 28🏖️ ROCKET SAYS CLEAN UP! Read Aloud Picture Book | Brightly Storytime🏖️ ROCKET SAYS CLEAN UP! Read Aloud Picture Book | Brightly StorytimeBrightly StorytimePlay from here Loop
  29. 29Blippi and Meekah's Colorful Earth Day Challenge! Educational Videos for KidsBlippi and Meekah's Colorful Earth Day Challenge! Educational Videos for KidsBlippi - Educational Videos for KidsPlay from here Loop
  30. 30Earth Day Yoga Adventure! 🌍 | Save the Planet with Rocky the Rabbit 🐰♻️Earth Day Yoga Adventure! 🌍 | Save the Planet with Rocky the Rabbit 🐰♻️Cosmic Kids YogaPlay from here Loop
  31. 31Cleaning Up The River! 🛞 | Peppa Pig Official Full EpisodesCleaning Up The River! 🛞 | Peppa Pig Official Full EpisodesPeppa Pig - Official ChannelPlay from here Loop
  32. 32Clean Up Trash Song | CoComelon Nursery Rhymes & Kids SongsClean Up Trash Song | CoComelon Nursery Rhymes & Kids SongsCocomelon - Nursery RhymesPlay from here Loop
  33. 33The Reduce, Reuse and Recycle SONG | 3 R's for Kids | Grades K-2The Reduce, Reuse and Recycle SONG | 3 R's for Kids | Grades K-2GenerationGeniusPlay from here Loop
  34. 34All About Recycling | Recycling For Kids | Earth Day | Twinkl USAAll About Recycling | Recycling For Kids | Earth Day | Twinkl USATwinkl Teaching Resources - United StatesPlay from here Loop
  35. 35How to Sort Recyclables for Kids | Recycling Tips for Kids | Twinkl USAHow to Sort Recyclables for Kids | Recycling Tips for Kids | Twinkl USATwinkl Teaching Resources - United StatesPlay from here Loop

What do reduce, reuse and recycle mean for kids?

Reduce means using less, like taking a reusable bottle. Reuse means finding a new job for something, like a jar for crayons. Recycle means sorting paper, cans and some plastics so they can be made into new things. Composting turns food scraps into soil.

How can RepeatWatch help with a recycling lesson?

Loop the part of a video that shows which bin each item goes in with an A–B loop, and pause to sort real items at home. Save each step on keys 1–9, and use Repeat one for a song your child wants to learn, like "The 3 R's".

Frequently asked questions

What age are these recycling videos for?

Most suit grades 1–2 (ages 6–8). The Sesame Street, Kiboomers and Daniel Tiger videos also work for preschoolers, and the SciShow Kids, Learn Bright and Twinkl lessons stretch up to grades 3–4.

Do recycling rules differ where we live?

Yes. Which items go in which bin depends on your local council or city, so check its website and use these videos for the big ideas. Sorting your own recycling together is a good follow-up activity.