It's Easy Being Green!

It's Easy Being Green Environmental Musical for Grades 1-6

Teach students how small actions can make a big difference with It's Easy Being Green, an engaging musical program that celebrates environmental stewardship, conservation, and responsible living. Created by Sally K. Albrecht and Jay Althouse, this entertaining collection combines music, learning, and practical everyday habits to help students become better caretakers of our planet.

Through eight enjoyable songs and helpful "Smart Tips," students discover simple ways to reduce waste, conserve resources, recycle, and make environmentally friendly choices. Whether performed as individual selections throughout the school year or combined into a complete 25-minute program, this flexible production delivers meaningful lessons in a fun and memorable way.

Why Teachers Love It's Easy Being Green

• Perfect for grades 1-6
• Approximately 25-minute performance time
• Promotes environmental awareness and conservation
• Supports Earth Day programs and sustainability initiatives
• Flexible format—perform individual songs or the complete program
• Simple to prepare and easy for students to learn
• Educational content that connects music and science
• Ideal for assemblies, concerts, and classroom performances

A Great Choice for Earth Day and School Programs

It's Easy Being Green helps students understand that protecting the environment starts with everyday choices. The included "Smart Tips" reinforce practical lessons about recycling, conservation, and sustainability while encouraging positive habits that students can practice at home, at school, and in their communities.

Educational Benefits

• Supports environmental education goals
• Promotes recycling and conservation awareness
• Encourages responsible citizenship
• Provides cross-curricular connections to science and social studies
• Builds confidence through singing and performance
• Creates meaningful discussions about caring for the planet

Kit Includes

• Teacher's Handbook
• Reproducible Song Sheets
• Enhanced SoundTrax CD
• PDF Student Pages
• PDF Cover Art Files
• Smart Tips for Program Narration

If you're looking for an Earth Day musical, environmental assembly program, or school concert that combines education with entertainment, It's Easy Being Green is an excellent choice. Students, teachers, and audiences will enjoy the music while learning practical ways to make a positive impact on the world around them.