Galileo Star Viewer Craft– I loved making this one with my kids. This is simple to put together and a great way to help kids learn about the phases! Moon Phases Slider– Need an idea to make teaching about the Moon phases fun? Try this cool moon phases slider. Watch your space shuttle spin and fly down the wire! Gravity Spinner Toy– Teach about the forces of gravity with this cool gravity spinner toy. This is a keepsake that won’t take up a lot of room on their bedroom shelf. Kids love making these little planets and hanging them in a jar. This one is made of air-dry clay and suspended from a jar lid with clear fishing line. Solar System in a Jar– Make a solar system model, mini sized. There are sets to match with and without the constellation pictures. You can use these to teach kids all about the names and shapes of the constellations. Printable Constellation Cards– download and print these fun free constellation cards. You wind it up and let it spin and fly! It also is just a cool craft for when you are learning about shooting stars or meteors! Space STEM: Shooting Star Spinner~ this is a fun project that teaches about kinetic energy. Here are a few fun ways to teach all about space, the stars, the planets and more! Fun Kids Astronomy Activities Also, as far as nature goes, lots of other things are hibernating or covered in a blanket of snow, but not the sky! It gets dark way earlier, so you don’t have to stay up late to view the stars. I always feel like winter is the perfect time to learn about space. We love teaching about the night sky, space and astronomy at our house. No need to keep searching the black hole of the internet! Whether you are wanting to teach about constellations and the night sky, the solar system or the phases of the moon, I’ve got you covered. Check out some of these ideas to help you with your next astronomy or space lesson. Are you looking for some fun kids astronomy activities? We’ve done quite a few over the years.
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