What are natural resources?

Natural resources are things that come from Earth and help us live our lives every day.

Imagine you're playing in your backyard, and you dig up a shiny rock, that's like finding a treasure! Natural resources are those treasures that Earth gives us without us having to do anything special. They’re all around us, just waiting to be used.

• Water: Like the water you drink every morning or the lake you swim in during summer.
• Trees: The big green friends that give us wood for building houses and paper for drawing pictures.
• Minerals: Think of the rocks under your feet, some are used to make phones, cars, and even toys!

Just like you need snacks to keep playing, we need natural resources to stay comfortable and happy. Without them, we wouldn’t have houses, clothes, or even the games we love.

So next time you drink water or color on paper, remember, Earth is giving you a little gift!