Learn and play from home—museum style. Preschoolers and their adults can now join us online for our popular Little Wonders program, featuring stories, hands-on activities, and more. This month, we're looking to the sky to investigate the moon, stars, and outer space.
 BLAST OFF INTO OUTER SPACE!
An educator points at a globe representing earth in our solar system.


 

VIDEO

Welcome!
In this 5-minute video, museum educator Robyn teaches us about the planets, shows a replica of Tomanowos, the largest meteorite ever found in North America, and gives an overview the crafts and activities we're featuring.

 

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VIDEO

Story time
Watch and listen to the story, Twinkle Twinkle Little Star, I Know Exactly What You Are, by Julia Kregenow, read with permission from Sourcebooks.

 

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CRAFT 

Connecting the Stars
A constellation is a group of stars. Create your own constellations using this step-by-step guide.

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ACTIVITY

Outer Space Sensory Bin
Children can use their senses and creativity to explore materials in this space-themed sensory bin. Here's how to put one together.

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CRAFT

Constellation Viewer
Make your own constellations to view any time of day or night. Get started with this easy guide and constellation template.

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CRAFT

Solar System Mobile
Learn the order of the planets in our solar system using these simple instructions. Download and print the template.

 

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