Comet craft preschool

Try this stunning salt and glue moon art activity. It's a process art project that displays well. Ten moon facts are included in the post.

World Space Week has almost begun, and here at Little Passports we’re putting on our spacesuits and making one giant leap into fun by making a comet on a stick. #LittlePassports

Looking for an easy, fun craft for the kids to do--and one that will keep them busy outdoors, and possibly even teach them something? This incredibly simple comet toy is the perfect summer solution. I

Explore the wonders of the night sky (and process art!) with this engaging kids' art project. Learn creative painting techniques using household items like flyswatters and kitchen tools to create constellation-inspired name art. This space-themed process art activity allows kids to turn their names into galaxy art masterpieces, perfect for an art show or homeschool art lesson. A great winter or summer craft for elementary students of all ages. | from barley & birch

Easy Kids Comet Craft! So fun for summer!

I know I say it all the time but . . . "I LOVE THIS UNIT"! This is truly one of my favorites. It still amazes me to see how much my little sponges can absorb. The sky was the limit (literally) this week as we discussed our solar system. We started out the week with a big surprise - a rocket ship in our classroom! Our square snowman got a weekend makeover! Everyone loved pretending where the next rocket would go. Since we quickly learned that the sun is the center of our universe, we started…

Comet craft: First, have kids use black construction paper with crayons and draw planets and stars. Cut styrofoam balls in half, cover in foil and glue to paper. Use glitter glue pens (or glue with sprinkled glitter) for the tail of comet. Super easy and kids loved it!

This storytime was for a preschool-aged group at my library. Read Aloud Books Stars! Stars! Stars! Written and illustrated by Bob Berner An older book, but a perfect storytime read--short, sweet, and informational! In a simple rhyming scheme, a child stargazes and learns about constellations, the sun, and each planet (yes, including Pluto; it's that old) with bright and beautiful illustrations. A Trip into Space Written by Lori Haskins Houran, illustrated by Francisca Marquez A brand new…

Looking for an easy, fun craft for the kids to do--and one that will keep them busy outdoors, and possibly even teach them something? This incredibly simple comet toy is the perfect summer solution. I