looking at space

Science

• The child learned about the different planets in our solar system and their characteristics.
• The child learned about the concept of gravity and how it affects objects in space.
• The child learned about the phases of the moon and why we see different shapes of the moon throughout the month.
• The child learned about the different types of stars and their brightness.

For continued development, the child can explore more about space by visiting a planetarium or observatory. They can also create a model of the solar system using different materials or even make a moon phase chart to track the moon's changing shape.

Book Recommendations

• There's No Place Like Space: All About Our Solar System by Tish Rabe: This book provides an engaging introduction to the solar system, including information about each planet.
• The Darkest Dark by Chris Hadfield: This inspirational story tells the tale of a young boy who dreams of becoming an astronaut and overcomes his fear of the dark.
• The Moon Book by Gail Gibbons: This book explores various aspects of the moon, including its phases, gravity, and its impact on Earth.