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!

	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.
	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.
	CRAFT  Connecting the Stars A constellation is a group of stars. Create your own constellations using this step-by-step guide.
	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.
	CRAFT Constellation Viewer Make your own constellations to view any time of day or night. Get started with this easy guide and constellation template.
	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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