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Focus activities
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Theses activites focus on Stars in a relaxed and not too complex way - the learning opportunities are aimed at Pre school, all Early Years groups and anyone who does & doesn't enjoy planning activities for others !!
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Key words and questions you can use to introduce the concept of Stars to the children:
 What are stars ?
 Wikipedia article on Stars
Why do they twinkle ?
Find out more about stellar scintillation from Suzys World.co.nz
Constellations
Image search from Google - Constellation
Do wishes on stars come true ..  of course |
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Build these & other Star ideas into your own theme of Planning
Please see our member contributed Downloadable Planning System for format and possible layout ideas.
We also have a full forum thread promoting our Moondust Fairies & wishing star Craft eKit
Using the 6 Curriculum learning areas you can pin point learning & extension opportunities ..
Fairy moon & wishing stars - display & learning ideas
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 Play Activities 
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Water tray reflections - Hang a moon template from the rooms ceiling - or use the frame of a cot or crib mobile and safely secure it to hang over the tray.
Use the water suface or other and sprinkle glitter and star sequins over - have small fishing nets to collect them in and pots to store - release them !!
Use torches and waterproof lighting to make the water sparkle - assess any risk beforehand.
Marbelling can also be a done on the water surface.
Use dropper syringes to make patterns with the marbelling inks on the surface of the water - swirl a little if needed.
Take prints by gently laying pieces of paper onto the water surface, soaking up the ink - peel off slowly and hang up to dry.
This is a messy activity !
Inky's Star Cut N Paste, Dot 2 Dot and counting activity sheets set.
Mischief's Craft star outline
Telescopes & Astro domes - role play in the home corner with telescopes and dark sheets - use illuminous plastic stars and glue to the sheet or walls of the 'dome!
Counting - have a selection of stars on trays or in baskets for the children to count and number the points on.
Playdough & biscuit cookie cutters - use blue, white & yellow dough with glitter and sequins ! |
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Moondust Fairies and the Wishing Stars
Craft eKit available from our Store - £1.50
Contains many other Ideas for Display board, follow up and parent communication ..
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Rhymes
Twinkle Twinkle Little Star
Count the stars PDF
Star Light - Star Bright
The first star I see tonight,
I wish I may, I wish I might,
Have the wish I wish tonight.
Star Light ~ Star Bright story book
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Preschool Reading Book Titles
All these links are in association with our Amazon affiliate account.
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Star Seeker by Theresa Heine  Laura's Star by Klaus Baumgart
  
How to Catch a Star by Oliver Jeffers
For Christmas:
Laura's Christmas Star is a lovely book
SPACE - themes & topics forum packed with ideas & suggestions
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