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Lessons
1N Exploring the Solar System 3
2N Space and Stars 39
3N Astronauts 60
4R Shape-tastic Space Journey 81
3P Space Movie 106
5Q Cosmic Adventures 114
4M Space Technology 124
5D Balloons 144
4W Space Domino Challenge 150
1K Letter Hunt 124
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1N Exploring the Solar System
INTRODUCTION
Welcome, teachers, to the fascinating world of the solar system! These engaging
activities will ignite the curiosity of children as they embark on an educational
journey through space.
The solar system is a vast expanse filled with celestial marvels. At the centre of it all is
the Sun, our radiant star, around which all other objects orbit. Each planet has its own
unique characteristics, such as size, composition, and atmosphere, offering a
multitude of learning opportunities for young minds. Through these activities,
children will have the chance to delve into the mysteries of the solar system and
deepen their understanding of our cosmic neighbourhood.
Through these activities, children will have the opportunity to delve into the
captivating realm of our solar system, fostering a love for astronomy and
broadening their understanding of the vast universe that surrounds us.
So, let us embark on this cosmic adventure together and discover the wonders of the
solar system!
LEVEL 1
Exploring the Solar System - Sensory Bin
LEVEL 2
Exploring the Solar System - Headbands
LEVEL 3
Exploring the Solar System - Word Search
LESSON FOCUS AND GOALS

Fosters an interest in science and space exploration
Improves vocabulary and language skills through learning new words and concepts
related to space and planets
Encourages critical thinking and problem-solving skills through exploring the
characteristics and differences of each planet
Develops reading and writing skills through activities such as reading about planets,
writing planet descriptions, and participating in word searches or other literacy
games
Enhances creativity and imagination through drawing or creating models of planets
Promotes teamwork and social skills through working together on group activities or
projects related to space and planets
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Exploring the Solar System Level
1N Sensory Bin 1
ACTIVITY DURATION SUBJECT

Language & Literacy
20 min Rich world of languages
Science
TRANSVERSAL COMPETENCES AREAS OF LEARNING

Rich world of languages
Multi-literacy and ICT competence Diverse forms of expression
Rich world of languages
Exploring and interacting with my environment
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
Interactive skills Speech production skills
-I communicate with adults -I use spoken language
Language comprehension skills Verbal and bodily expression
-I understand images and objects -I engage in verbal and bodily expression through drama,
-I learn new vocabulary dance and play
Linguistic memory and vocabulary -I familiarise with theatre, dance and circus
-I name things Environmental education
-I use illustrative words -I learn to search for information on interesting topics
-I learn new terms in their contexts -I use concepts connected to nature
MATERIALS NEEDED RESOURCES

Solar system story (printable)
Solar system pictures (printable)
Planets (printable) SOLAR SYSTEM STORY (PRINTABLE)
Stars and rocket(printable) SOLAR SYSTEM PICTURES(PRINTABLE)
Laminator & Laminating sheets (optional) SUN & PLANETS(PRINTABLE)
Scissors & Tape STARS AND ROCKET (PRINTABLE)
Wooden skewer sticks or popsicle sticks(9 of them)
Space-related toys (planets, rocket ship, stars) Attached in following pages
Black beans
Cardboard tubes (e.g. from paper towel rolls) (one per child)
PREPARATION
1. For the printables:

Print, cut (and laminate) the Solar system pictures.
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Print, cut (and laminate) the stars and the rocket.
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2. For the planet sticks:
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Print, cut (and laminate) the sun and planets twice.
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Print and cut the Solar System Story.

Tape a wooden skewer stick or popsicle stick behind the first
print of each planet and the sun .
3. For the sensory bin:

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Have a big tray as a sensory bin.

Fill the sensory bin with dry black beans, stars, planets and
Sun (second print) for the children to play and explore.
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Level
1N Exploring the Solar System
Sensory Bin 1
ACTIVITY STEPS
1. The teacher gathers the children and introduces our solar system to the children, using the
pictures of the solar system as visual aids and says:
"Hello, children! Have you ever looked up at the sky at night and wondered what all those
twinkling lights are? Well, some of those lights are actually huge, gigantic balls of gas and rock
that we call planets. Planets are just one part of something even bigger called the solar
system. The solar system is like a big family of planets, stars, moons, and other objects that all
spin and move around together. Today, we're going to learn more about our solar system and
the amazing things that make it so special."
2. The teacher continues by using the stick planets. The teacher shows each planet and talks
about their names, colours and shapes. Then the teacher can tell the planets story using the
stick planets(printable).
3. Then, the teacher invites the children to gather around the sensory bin and
4. The children play and explore the sensory bin filled with black beans, stars and planets.
5. The teacher encourages the children to use the words planets, space, big, small, round, stars,
sky, space.

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SPACE

1N Exploring the Solar System 3

2N Space and Stars 39

4R Shape-tastic Space Journey 81

3P Space Movie 106

5Q Cosmic Adventures 114

4M Space Technology 124

4W Space Domino Challenge 150

1K Letter Hunt 124

LESSON FOCUS AND GOALS

ACTIVITY DURATION SUBJECT

TRANSVERSAL COMPETENCES AREAS OF LEARNING

MATERIALS NEEDED RESOURCES

1. For the printables:

Print and cut the Solar System Story.

3. For the sensory bin:

Have a big tray as a sensory bin.

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