Space

Science

• The child learned about the planets in our solar system and their order from the sun: Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune.
• They learned about the concept of gravity and how it keeps objects on Earth and in space.
• The child discovered that the moon orbits around the Earth and learned about its different phases.
• They learned about astronauts and their role in exploring space, as well as the challenges they face in a zero-gravity environment.

To continue developing their understanding of space, you can encourage the child to create their own model of the solar system using various craft materials. They can also research more about famous space missions and write a short report or create a presentation to share with their classmates.

Book Recommendations

• The Darkest Dark by Chris Hadfield: A story inspired by the childhood of astronaut Chris Hadfield, exploring the fear of the dark and the dream of space exploration.
• There's No Place Like Space: All About Our Solar System by Tish Rabe: Join the Cat in the Hat as he takes young readers on a tour of our solar system, introducing each planet and its unique features.
• Mae Among the Stars by Roda Ahmed: Based on the true story of Mae Jemison, the first African-American woman to travel in space, this book inspires children to follow their dreams and reach for the stars.