Ideas for a Solar System Unit
Wonderful Do It Yourself Ideas for a Solar System Unit
A fantastic idea for a DIY solar system mat that was shared at the "Let It Be Montessori" blog. Learn how to make this brilliant solar system mat as you're taken step-by-step through the process of making it (with pictures too) - which makes it so much easier to follow along! A fantastic addition to your culture area. Go take a look.
You can learn how to make your own papier-mâché planets here. It's labor intensive, but it's a lot more affordable than purchasing them.
Do It Yourself - Felt Mat and Planets (includes the planet ratios) here
Of course, you can use our 3-Part Solar System Cards to help teach the names of the planets.
And the children can learn some fact about the solar system by reading through our Solar System Book.
Make a solar system with styrofoam balls, straws/wooden skewers, and paint.
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How about a clay solar system ... mold, allow to dry, and paint! This is a great way for children to put in to practice all they've learned about the visual characteristics of the planets.
Sew your own fabric solar system!
Color, glue, and label a paper solar system.
And
it wouldn't be complete without some songs and books!
Download the words to 9 Solar System songs in Word Format or PDF Format.
Download the words to 9 Solar System songs in Word Format or PDF Format.
Here are some of the books we've had in our collection
for the Solar System. Including some die-cut planets (shown in
the top right).
Our Solar System - Seymour Simon
13 Planets: The Latest View of the Solar System -
National Geographic
The Solar System - Usborne BeginnersVisit these Blogs for some more great ideas!
Star and Constellation Unit - Living Montessori Now
The Sun, Earth, and Moon - Naturally Educational
Space Unit - Homeschool Escapade
Star and Constellation Unit - Living Montessori Now
The Sun, Earth, and Moon - Naturally Educational
Space Unit - Homeschool Escapade