Wee Steamers: Take Me Up in a Rocket
BLAST OFF! Ignite a sense of awe and wonder in your little learners. “Take Me Up in a Rocket” offers kids the chance to learn about rockets; the astronauts who fly them, the engineers who build them, and the importance of taking good care of our planet. Download our classroom resources FREE!
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CATEGORY:science |
GRADE LEVEL:early childhood |
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Straw Rocket
Want to encourage creativity, critical thinking, and physical knowledge in your mini astronauts? Download template and let them assemble, design, and launch their own rockets! https://buggyandbuddy.com/straw-rockets-with-free-rocket-template/
Rocket Jet Pack
Your little space travelers will be ready for take-off in the Rocket Jet Pack! This hands-on activity will fuel their imaginations and strengthen observation, body awareness, physical knowledge and movement skills. https://www.doodlecraftblog.com/2019/07/super-sci-fi-rocket-fueled-jet-pack.html
Aluminum Foil Rocket Ship
Look! Up in the sky! Children will strengthen shape, part-whole relationships, and machine concepts by constructing a rocket ship using pieces of aluminum foil, then pasting the finished rockets on a wall or window to convey flight. https://www.teachingexpertise.com/classroom-ideas/rocket-activity/
Moon and Stars Math Game
Roll the die and count the stars! This two-player math game is a fun way to engage your students in active learning: quantification, order, and classification. Printable counting circles free! https://jdaniel4smom.com/2016/10/space-math-moon-star-muffin-tin-number-game.html
Recycled Rocket
Paint, color, cut and design your own rocket from common recycled materials! This DYI project will teach your students part-whole relationships, shape concepts, and basic ideas about machines and technology. https://www.notimeforflashcards.com/2009/08/recycled-rocket-craft.html
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Blast off!
Let your students' imaginations soar with Doodle Lou's easy-to-make astronaut suit! Click CRAFT tab to download free PDF.
