Solar System!

One of our new themes this year was learning all about the solar system...on a preschool level.  I introduced the moon, stars, constellations, and planets.  The kids really enjoyed learning about all these new things.  We took a hands on experience with this with many projects, books, and internet research.

We started out by talking about the moon and stars.  The kids made their own constellations with construction paper.  I also let them pick their own names...some are pretty creative!!

Next, we made moon phases out of Oreo cookies.  This might have been the favorite solar system activity :)  Who knew the moon tasted like cookies and cream?!

Finally, we talked about all the planets.  The kids used water colors to paint planets.  After looking at all the colors and patterns on the 8 planets, they had to decide which one they were going to paint.  We also practiced our cutting skills!

We really love learning new things in preschool!!