I discovered the games/toy company eeBoo when searching for an inexpensive yet thoughtful birthday party favor for my four year old. I fell in love with their illustrator game cards, and have been hooked on all things eeBoo ever since. When my girls received the eeBoo Respect the Earth and Good Citizenship Flash Cards, I was once again reminded about how thoughtful a company can be, with a classically vintage twist that’s appealing to both kids and design-conscious adults.

The flash cards come in a pack of 48 cards, each one illustrated with a simple yet powerful suggestion fit for a child to understand. The Respect the Earth Flash Cards have sayings such as “When you play or read during the day…Use natural light. Turn on lights only when necessary!” “To better understand the planet…Spend time in Nature and see what it can teach you.” And, my personal favorite, one which I’m really trying to help my own kids - “Before opening the fridge…THINK before opening the fridge! Don’t let the cold air escape!”

Good Citizenship cards feature words of wisdom such as  “When someone is being unfair…Point out injustice!” “When a volunteer is needed…volunteer!” “When people talk about the news…listen and learn about your world.” Both sets of cards are great for kids who are ready to step up and learn about responsibilities both within the home and the larger world around them. Eeboo recommends these for kids ages 5 and up, but are a great tool for every child - as well as a reminder to parents about what’s important for children to learn beyond reading and writing.