Take a trip through the universe each week while enjoying stories, fingerplay, singing, and a craft. For children ages 3 and up. For our young patrons under the age of 5 need the company of a parent or caregiver. Registration is required.
Age Group: Kindergarten and up
Length: 1 hour
Number of Attendees: 10 to 15
Materials
The book, There's No Place Like Space: All About the Solar System by Tish Rabe
Solar System Template (Copy on the tool page)
Solar System Label Template (Copy of the tool page)
Scissors
Brad
Cardstock
Construction paper
Glue
Pointy knife
Tape
Description of Program
Children will enjoy listening to the Dr. Seuss version about the solar system. Afterwards they will create their own solar system.
Instructions
At storytime, children will talk about the planets in our solar system. Can anyone tell me the name of the planets? Dwarf Planets?
Children will listen to the book, There's No Place Like Space! All About Our Solar System by Tish Rabe.
1) print the free hi-res jpg on cardstock with a color printer (click here for the planets and the arms);
2) cut out the planets and the arms;
3) with a pointy knife or the tip of the scissors make a hole in the center of the sun and on one end of the arms; if you want you can also make a hole on the other hand of the arms and in the center of every single planet, but this is optional;
4) place a metal brad in the middle of the sun and connect all the arms to it before opening it;
5) place the planets at the end of every arm with tape, or with their own brad if you made the holes for it in step 3;
Cost
$0
Reference:
Vagnoli, G., & Vagnoli, P. (2012, May 12). Free Printable Solar System Model for Kids. Retrieved from https://print-cut-paste-craft.com/free-printable-solar-system-model-for-kids/
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