Classroom Resources

Eco-Class Is In Session!

Every teacher knows that hands-on activities are the best ways to engage students in learning. In the area of environmental education, many interactive resources are available to teachers to supplement existing nature and science curricula and teach students how litter and waste can negatively impact The Natural State.

"Otto the Otter and the Great Arkansas Mystery" Children's Book and Cartoon.

Please enjoy a free online read of Keep Arkansas Beautiful's first-ever children's book, now adapted into a short animated video!

CLICK HERE TO READ A DIGITAL COPY NOW

CLICK HERE TO WATCH THE ANIMATED SHORT FOR FREE

FREE Educational Materials

To continue learning with your student or child, enjoy the "Otto the Otter and the Great Arkansas Mystery" workbook (grades 3-6). You can easily download and print, or request hard copies of this workbook, for a teaching companion to the storybook. This workbook is full of useful environmental and animal information, facts, definitions, and tips, along with fun activities and coloring pages. Included is Otto the Otter's printable Anti-Litter Pledge! Access the workbook here.

Check out the Spanish version of the "Otto the Otter and the Great Arkansas Mystery" workbook. Access the Spanish workbook here.

Teachers and educational organizations can request free educational materials for their classrooms (all grades) by completing and submitting this form!

Public Service Announcements

Full Version (30 seconds) – English

Full Version (30 seconds) – Spanish

Short Version (15 seconds) – English

Short Version (15 seconds) – Spanish

Activity & Coloring Pages

English and Spanish versions of our orginal Activity & Coloring Book (grades 0-2) are available here.