Introducing preschoolers to the solar system not only aligns with their natural curiosity but also lays the foundation for future scientific exploration.
Our mission? To introduce our curious kids to the marvels of the planets, moons, stars, and beyond through a series of enchanting and educational activities.
Let’s ignite the imaginations of our preschoolers and help them discover the wonders of the solar system, cultivating a love for science activities and exploration that will last a lifetime.
Create a Solar System Collage
Creating a solar system collage is an excellent way to introduce preschool students to the planets and the sun. Have students cut out pictures of the planets and the sun from magazines and glue them onto a large piece of paper.
Build a Solar System Model
Building a solar system model is a fun and interactive way for preschool students to learn about the planets’ order and distance from the sun.
You can use different materials such as Styrofoam balls, pipe cleaners, and construction paper to create a model.
Go on a Solar System Scavenger Hunt
Hide pictures of the planets and the sun around the classroom or outdoor play area, and have students search for them.
Make a Planet Mobile
Making a planet mobile is a creative and engaging activity that can help preschool students learn about the planet’s order and distance from the sun.
Cut out pictures of the planets and hang them from a hanger using string or yarn.
Sing Solar System Songs
Singing solar system songs is a fun and interactive way for preschool students to learn about the planets and the sun. Songs like “The Solar System Song” by StoryBots or “The Planet Song” by KidsTV123 are great options.
Create a Solar System Sensory Bin
Fill a large container with black beans or rice, and hide pictures of the planets and the sun inside. This activity will help students develop their tactile and sensory skills while also learning about the solar system.
Play Solar System Bingo
Create bingo cards with pictures of the planets and the sun, and call out their names.
Read Solar System Books
Books like “The Magic School Bus Lost in the Solar System” by Joanna Cole or “Our Solar System” by Seymour Simon are great options.
This activity will help students develop their reading and comprehension skills while also learning about the solar system.
Build a Solar System Model
Building a solar system model is a hands-on activity for preschoolers to learn about the planets and the sun while also developing their spatial awareness and fine motor skills.
Use materials such as clay, paper mache, or foam balls to create a model of the solar system, and have students arrange the planets in order.
Make a Solar System Bracelet
Making a solar system bracelet is a creative and engaging activity that can help preschool students learn about the planets’ order and distance from the sun.
Use different colored beads to represent the planets and string them together in order.
Play Solar System Memory Game
Playing a solar system memory game is an excellent way for preschool students to improve their memory skills and learn about the planets and the sun. Create a set of cards with pictures of the planets and the sun, and have students match them in pairs.
Have a Solar System Dress-up Day
Having a solar system dress-up day is a fun and engaging way for preschool students to learn about the planets and the sun. Have students dress up as their favorite planet or the sun, and have them share what they learned about their chosen celestial body.
Create a Solar System Mural
Creating a solar system mural is a collaborative activity that can help preschool students learn about the planets and the sun while also developing their teamwork skills.
Have students work together to create a large mural of the solar system, using paint, markers, or crayons.
Make Solar System Snacks
Making solar system snacks is a fun and interactive way for preschool students to learn about the planets and the sun while also developing their cooking skills.
Use different fruits or vegetables to represent the planets and create a colorful and delicious solar system snack.
Create a Solar System Puzzle
Creating a solar system puzzle is a hands-on activity that can help preschool students learn about the planets and the sun while also developing their problem-solving skills.
Use a picture of the solar system to create a puzzle, and have students work together to put it together.
Go on a Solar System Field Trip
Going on a solar system field trip is an exciting and engaging way for preschool students to learn about the planets and the sun while also developing their curiosity and sense of adventure.
Visit a planetarium, observatory, or science museum to learn more.
Play Solar System Charades
Playing solar system charades is a fun and interactive way for preschool students to learn about the planets and the sun while also developing their communication skills.
Have students act out different planets or the sun, and have their classmates guess which celestial body they are portraying.
Have a Solar System Show and Tell
Having a solar system show and tell is a fun and engaging way for preschool students to learn about the planets and the sun while also developing their public speaking skills.
Have students bring in an object related to the solar system and share what they learned about it with their classmates.
Have a Solar System Scavenger Hunt
Having a solar system scavenger hunt is a fun and interactive way for preschool students to learn about the planets and the sun while also developing their observation and problem-solving skills.
Hide pictures or objects representing the planets and the sun around the classroom or outdoors and have students search for them.
