Little Stargazing Night
About 30 minutes, outside, for ages 5 to 7.
Where it works
Works in any outdoor space
Who it's for
ages 5 to 7
Try this adventure now:
- the moon
- one bright star
- a blinking light in the sky
- the darkest part of the sky
Today's Challenge
- 1.Did you find the moon? What shape was it?
- 2.How many stars could you count?
- 3.Was the sky more dark or more light tonight?
Quick Start: What you need
- 1pencil
The Goal
A simple first look at the night sky, made for younger kids.
How to start
- 1
Gather what you need: pencil. Nothing else required.
- 2
Head outside and see how many you can find: the moon, one bright star, a blinking light in the sky, the darkest part of the sky.
- 3
Talk about what you are seeing. Start with "Did you find the moon? What shape was it?"
- 4
Print the worksheet to check things off as you find them, and keep it afterwards.
Draw The Sky
Draw the moon and one star you saw below.
The moon does not make its own light. It shines because it reflects light from the sun.
If you want to push it further
- Count how many stars you can see with a grown-up
- Try to spot the moon before it gets fully dark
Print it and go
The worksheet has the checklist, the prompts, and a space to draw in. One page, ready for a bag or a glovebox.