Goodnight Moon and other Moon ideas
After reading Goodnight Moon, my preschoolers made this cute craft. This idea came from a Mailbox magazine. Keeping with the moon theme, I also read I Took the Moon for a Walk later in the week, and we then created this project... (idea from I Heart Crafty Things- a great blog with lots of wonderful craft ideas) This one says, "If I could take the moon for a walk, we would go to my house." I did the writing for the kids, but they did the precious artwork. Here is another one... This one…
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Solar System Hat Activity for Kindergarten
I saw a variation of a solar system hat on Pinterest recently but decided to put my own spin on it when we studied space a couple of weeks ago. Here's how to make it: First, take a piece of black cardstock or construction paper and cut it lengthwise into 4-inch by 12-inch strips. There
Solar System Hats - The Stem Laboratory
What an awesome outer space craft for kids! Make solar system hats to teach them the order of the planets. Great space activity for kindergarten and first grade.
Preschool Space Book
To start off our Space-Theme for the week, LB and I made a space book to learn about some of the things that are in space. Supplies: 2 pieces - black construction paper other colors of construction paper stapler scissors glue white crayon Here's what you do: Fold the 2 pieces of black construction paper in half and staple them together to make the book. Using the other colors of construction paper, cut out different shapes of the things you want in the book. We included: Sun, Earth, Moon…
Planet Posters Freebie
This freebie includes a poster for each planet. It's a very small part of my HUGE Solar System unit found here. This document © Caitlin Hynst All rights reserved by author. Permission to copy to one classroom only. Check out my blog for more ideas!
Learning About Solar System Part One - itsybitsyfun.com
I’m really happy to have started the space and solar system printbales series as space is something that I loved ... Read moreLearning About Solar System Part One
Space fun.
Two blog posts in a row, look at me go!! We are loving our space unit so far. I'm only 2 days in and already so glad that this was one of the units that we scheduled to last for 2 weeks. Here's some things we have been working on. Short u suns. This was a classic example of a day when I prep something and then lose part of it and don't find it until later. Just as we were starting to make our suns I couldn't find the orange rays so I improvised. Our neighboring class's suns turned out much…
Mrs. Lee's Kindergarten
Check out all the fun things we are doing in room 28!
Space Journey Part 2
Student Author Showcase Robot, robot, what do you see? I see a cloud go past me. {I see a rocket flying by me} {I see a planet passing by me} {I see an alien walking by me} So proud of my authors! Name Rocket Blocks The Sun This is a paper plate/bowl activity the kiddos do with their 4th Grade Reading Buddies {aka assistants}. Prior to our visit with our Buddies, we make an anchor chart about the Sun {sorry I forgot to take a picture}. Then each kindergarten gets 5 blank note cards and has…
The First Grade Parade - marching through a primary world
Happy weekend, sweet friends!! We’re in Houston celebrating my grandparent’s 55th wedding anniversary. They are SO dang cute! They’re treating the family to a murder mystery dinner cruise around the bay tonight :) A night without the kids?! Yes please!! So sorry for my recent absence on the blogging scene lately…and I’m especially sad about my lack of Wandering Wednesday this week. Y’all…life is crazy and I needed to devote my nights to being a mommy :) And I don’t regret it one bit…
Cher is back on the charts with ‘Woman’s World’
Free, printable solar system book and other astronomy resources for kids
Fun Solar System Facts for Kids - itsybitsyfun.com
There are so many fun facts about Solar System! Let’s learn with facts about Solar System for kids! We already ... Read moreFun Solar System Facts for Kids
Moon Phases Mini Book (freebie!) (Living Life Intentionally)
Help kids learn about the moon with this free printable moon phases mini book. It is a great pocket guide to take while observing the solar system with a telescope or camping. Read more »
Let the Sun Shine In!! Art meets Science
A fun and easy science and art activity about the sun. Great for studying the solar system. Includes Mr. Sun, Mr. Sun, Mr. Golden Sun by the Giggle Bellies