My child drew the solar planets

Activity: "My child drew the solar planets”

Art

• The child learned about the different colors and shapes of the solar planets.
• They practiced using different art materials, such as crayons or colored pencils, to create their drawings.
• The child learned about the order of the planets in the solar system and their relative sizes.
• They expressed their creativity and imagination by adding their own artistic touches to the planets.

Encourage your child to explore more about the solar system by creating a collage of the planets using various materials like paper, fabrics, or even recycled objects. They can also try using different painting techniques to depict the planets' textures, such as sponge painting for Jupiter's stormy atmosphere or splatter painting for the asteroid belt.

Book Recommendations

• The Darkest Dark by Chris Hadfield: This book tells the story of a young boy who dreams of becoming an astronaut and overcomes his fear of the dark.
• Solar System: A Visual Exploration of All the Planets, Moons and Other Heavenly Bodies that Orbit Our Sun by Marcus Chown: This book provides a visually stunning introduction to the solar system, perfect for curious minds.
• 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 the solar system, introducing them to each planet along the way.