In the Sky - Lesson for Preschool, Chapter - Outer Space
In the "In the Sky" lesson from the "World Around Us" unit, focusing on the Outer Space chapter, preschool students will embark on an engaging journey to explore the wonders of the night sky. Through the timeless "Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star" song, students will not only practice language skills by singing along but also begin to develop an understanding of the stars that light up our night sky, nurturing their curiosity about the universe.
The lesson's activities, including a "Twinkle Twinkle Little Star" coloring page, invite creativity while reinforcing the concepts introduced in the song. Through the Night Sky Counting Worksheet, young learners will sharpen their counting abilities, applying these skills in a fun, space-themed context, which helps build a strong foundational understanding of numbers. Additionally, the Spacemen Coloring Page will spark imagination about human exploration of space, introducing them to the idea of astronauts and their role in discovering the mysteries beyond our planet.
Understanding the basics of outer space and our place within it is crucial for young learners.
-
Activity 1 / Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star | Song
-
Activity 2 / Twinkle Twinkle Little Star Coloring Page
Your child will want to wish upon a star as they color this imaginative scene of a boy and girl stargazing on this printable coloring page: Twinkle Twinkle Little Star!
While coloring, sing through the song, and help your child select the right colors to show that the star is twinkling at night! -
Activity 3 / Night Sky Counting Worksheet
Twinkle, Twinkle, little star, how much fun to count so far! This free Night Sky worksheet will have your early learner practicing number sense and one-to-one representation in a fun way! They'll check out the out-of-this-world objects, and then using the colorful pictures and basic counting skills, they'll check off the correct group of items to match each numeral. They'll be successful mathematicians and they'll have fun doing it!
-
Activity 4 / Spacemen Coloring Page
Spacemen come in all shapes, sizes, and apparently species! This charming printable coloring page: Spacemen features cute and funny creatures landing on a distant planet or the moon.
Pique your child’s interest and imagination for exploring space by offering this joyful coloring page!
