Abracadabra …. transform yourself into a ‘washing wizard’!! How hard does your washing machine work … in one week … in one year?? Keep a tally this week - how many washes does your family do – you might be surprised! Why do you think this is relevant to climate change … how is your washing machine powered? Your challenge, as a ‘washing wizard’ is to make some of the laundry pile disappear! As a Young Climate Warrior, can you STOP and ask yourself two questions before puttin

Do you think that football unites the world? Maybe this is particularly true at the time of the World Cup? Did you know that a record 10 African teams have made it through to the 2026 World Cup … Tunisia, Cape Verde, Ghana, South Africa, Egypt, DR Congo, Algeria, Ivory Coast, Senegal and Morocco! Africa is a vast continent of 54 countries - can you find all 10 teams on a map? Climate Change also unites the world … it is impacting our whole planet, and the actions we take her

How about a game of snakes and ladders? Do you believe it when your teachers tell you maths is useful in real life? Can you think how you can use times-tables to help tackle climate change? What is 1x1? How about 5 x 1? Or 50 x 5? That’s a lot bigger, isn’t it? This week’s challenge asks you to play a game of 'Climate Change Snakes and Ladders’ with your brother or sister, your parent / carer, or even one of your grandparents or cousins over zoom – the excellent European C

Have you ever wished you could climb inside a story? What type of story would you choose and which characters would you like to hang out with? Can you imagine what it would be like to live on a desert island, in the middle of the jungle, or on a boat sailing around the world? All you have is there with you – you can’t pop to the shops or make a purchase online. Your challenge this week is to imagine that your wish has come true – and you have to use the resources you’ve al

Water is fundamental to human life, and yet do you think we sometimes take it for granted? Can you imagine waking up before dawn to trek to the nearest water source, and then carrying a filled water container – without spilling it – and doing that every single day? Women and children around the world, spend 200 million hours each day collecting water. Have you any idea how much water you use in a day? You might like to try and work it out … you’ll need to think about how

Yippee it’s half-term! Time to play, time to relax, time to let your mind wander, time to notice some wildflowers (or ‘more than weeds’). Next time you go outside, can you spot any little wildflowers? They can brighten up the pavement, cheer up the brickwork, provide a splash of colour to the verges, and dance around at the foot of the hedges. Your challenge this week is to notice and try to name as many wildflowers as you can. Which colours can you find – vibrant yellow,

Cats have four, beetles have six, spiders have eight – how many do you have? This week’s challenge is to use them to get you where you need to go - and have some fun outdoors at the same time. How do you normally get to school? It’s ‘Walk to School’ week - 18th-22nd May. Join hundreds of thousands of children and their families by swapping at least one car journey for a walk (and hopefully lots more!). Share a photo from your 'journey on foot' with Kate at hello@youngclimatew

Do you think it’d be cool to have wings … to take off from the ground and soar high up into the sky? Are you curious about what it’d feel like, and what you’d see if you were flying around your neighbourhood … an aerial view of your school playground, the roof of your home, a church spire, a mosque dome, the tops of the trees? What birds or insects have you spotted flying around recently? Follow one through the air with your eyes and see where it lands. To celebrate Sir David

It’s truly extraordinary – I’m made from something that can be taller than houses and can live for longer than humans, and yet, I’m probably found in every home on our planet …. What am I? Have you ever thought about how much paper you, your family or your classmates use every week? How about in 10 years' time … will there still be paper being used for drawing, writing, books, packaging, toilet/kitchen roll, labels, cards … what do you reckon? You’ve probably heard of the 3

It’s time for some detective work! When did you last stop to look inside your food waste bin … urgh! … or pay attention to what gets put in there? Detectives must have their eyes peeled and notice the smallest details. With your wits about you, and your notepad to hand, can you investigate which food type is most often wasted in your house? What are the worst offenders? Are you intrigued? Where is all your food waste coming from? Sandwich crusts? Potato peelings? Brown bana

Are you feeling adventurous? It’s time to raid the store cupboard! (Okay, you’d better check with your parent/carer first please.) Can you find some PULSES to create a meal that doesn’t have any meat or dairy in it? Making more plant-based meal choices is one of the best ways we can, as individuals, help out our planet – let’s celebrate Earth Day 2026 with PULSES! PULSES … did you say pulses? But what on earth are they? Pulses are edible seeds that grow in pods and are then

Have you ever thought about exploring our planet with ‘different eyes’ – a new world just on your doorstep? Astronauts looking back at our Earth from space have spoken about how it completely changes their view of our planet - blown away by its beauty and its fragility. John Glenn, one of the first people to see our planet from space (click to be amazed!), said one of the most powerful qualities in an astronaut is … curiosity. This holiday you are challenged to head out i

I can be cylindrical or cuboid, and I am probably hidden in EVERY room in your home - what am I? Can you seek out the batteries hiding in your home? Check your parent/carer is happy with this game of ‘hide and seek’ and don’t remove the batteries - leave them where they are needed! How many have you found? Where did you find them? What about in … alarm clocks, remote controls, torches, phones, calculators, cameras, tablets, gaming controls, hearing aids, laptops, electric

What can you do in 8.3 minutes? Walk to school? Gobble down your supper? Get dressed into your uniform? Read a chapter of a book? Or if you were a snail on an adventure you might even move 50 cm! The British Science Week 2026 theme is ‘Curiosity … what’s your question’. YCW challenges aim to encourage curiosity every week … how can we look at things differently … what do we take for granted … what would it be like if we made some small changes …? Are you curious how lon

How much of our planet would you guess to be covered by the sea? … Incredibly, more than 2/3rds … and our oceans hold 97% of our planet’s water. Oceans play a central role in regulating our Earth’s climate and influence global weather patterns. Billions of people rely on our oceans and coastal habitats for their livelihoods. However, our oceans are struggling – not just from overfishing and plastic pollution but also from climate change – which is leading to warmer and more

Brrr, it’s still pretty chilly outside … time to come inside for a nice hot drink … and … whilst you’re sipping or supping, please can you spend a couple of minutes helping us build our Young Climate Warriors story … after all, it’s World Book Day this week … and YOU are a key part of our story! Please take 1 minute to fill in our children’s questionnaire – it’s really quick and easy! We'd love to hear what you've been doing to help the planet, how it's made you feel and

‘X-marks the spot’. A treasure map often leads to a far-flung island, to a hoard of coins, gold ingots, or jewellery made of precious gemstones; usually there are many hazardous adventures before it can be reached. This half-term challenge may be simpler, but the reward is equally as beautiful! Any ideas what our treasure might be? Your challenge is to find these 4 large stashes of treasure, buried underground since last Spring – maybe create a treasure map to give some cl

What do you reckon to digital technology – do you think it’s incredible? You might not even be able to remember a time without it. Today we’re able to stay connected to our family and friends despite being miles away from them; we can learn about almost anything at our fingertips; play ‘live’ interactive games and … be part of a virtual team of Young Climate Warriors doing these challenges! Have you ever thought about the energy needed to power the cloud, stream a film, or p

Swapping, patching, borrowing, altering, mending, re-designing, dyeing ... it's time to tackle fast fashion to help out climate change. A 1/4 of clothes in UK wardrobes haven't been worn in the last year! Do you wear all the clothes in your drawers, or do you just stick to your favourites? Dig deep, rummage around, and maybe you’ll find some surprises! This week’s challenge is to try to think about your clothes in a new way – ‘how do I repair it’, not ‘how do I get a ne

Most cars run on petrol or diesel and their exhaust fumes, which cause air pollution, include carbon dioxide which causes climate change. Reducing our car journeys - taking public transport, walking, cycling or scooting instead – is a double whammy – good for the health of both us and our planet! Birds are particularly sensitive to air pollution, and it also impacts insects which they rely on for food. It’s Big Garden Birdwatch this weekend – take this guzzle-busting challe