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After watching the solar eclipse, my kids are into learning about the planets in our solar system. My kids range in age from 4 to 9, so when we all want to learn about something, we find a book to use as our launch pad, then build from there. To learn about the planets in our solar system, we turned to the
Let’s Read and Find Out Science Series
of books.
The Planets in Our Solar System
The Planets in Our Solar System (Let’s-Read-and-Find-Out Science 2)
Solar System Matching Game
We had fun playing this free printable Solar System Matching Game, which I’m offering for readers.
Little Miss loved this one, and took great joy in beating Mister and Sister. Repeatedly. LOL
Get your copy by clicking the image below or by clicking on the Solar System Matching Game link.
I printed mine on card stock
, then laminated them, then cut them out. Take it from me, you’ll want a circle punch for this one. I cut mine out by hand and it felt like it took forever. The kids don’t seem to mind the uneven edges on our set, but I do.
EK Tools Circle Paper Punch, 2.5-Inch, New Package
Solar System Magnets
We used jumbo solar system magnets and Solar System Sticker Scenes with this unit. The set of magnets we used is no longer available, but this Giant Magnetic Solar System is a great alternative.
My 8yo had a blast arranging the magnets on the refrigerator. We’ve memorized the planets according to the mnemonic of My Very Educated Mother Just Served Us Nachos. She stuck the moon at the bottom because it isn’t a planet. LOL
Solar System Books
Aside from The Planet’s in our Solar System from the Let’s Read and Find Out series, we have these great books about space.
Let’s Investigate with Nate #2: The Solar SystemMagic School Bus Presents: Our Solar System: A Nonfiction Companion to the Original Magic School Bus Series
Exploring Creation With Astronomy (Young Explorer Series) (Young Explorer (Apologia Educational Ministries))
We also love these, which our local library holds onto for us. 😉
Hello, World! Solar SystemNational Geographic Little Kids First Big Book of Space (National Geographic Little Kids First Big Books)
Me and My Place in Space (Dragonfly Books)
There’s No Place Like Space: All About Our Solar System (Cat in the Hat’s Learning Library)
Our Solar System (Science for Toddlers)
Smart Kids Space: For Kids Who Really Love Space!
The Magic School Bus Lost In The Solar System
Solar System: Grades 1-3 (Investigating science series)
Scholastic Reader Level 2: Solar System
The Ultimate Book of Space
Stanley in Space (Flat Stanley)
Skippyjon Jones, Lost in Spice
Solar System Songs and Videos
One of my favorite songs from childhood is the He’s Still Working On Me song, and it is absolutely perfect for this unit.
We also love the Magic School Bus Space Adventure and the Rock N Learn Earth Science and Solar System set.
The Magic School Bus: Space AdventuresEarth Science & Solar System Set – Earth Science DVD & Solar System Audio CD with Printable Book
Solar System Crafts and Activities
We love doing crafts and activities with our unit studies. Here are a few that I have bookmarked to see which the kids want to jump into!
Ultimate Space Party Guide at Everyday GracesSpace Shuttle Craft at A Teaching Mommy
Coffee Filter Earth at A Teaching Mommy
Solar System Button Craft
Solar System Sensory Bottle
Black Glue Galaxy Craft
Plastic Lid Solar System
Lego Solar System
Solar System Sun Catchers
Threading the Solar System
Galaxy Slime from MomDot
Nebula Jar from MomDot
Paper Mache Planets
Galaxy Play Dough
Marbled Planets Art
Solar System Printables
Need a few Solar System Printables to round out your unit? Check these out!
Solar System Word SearchSolar System Matching Game
Space Unit from A Teaching Mommy
Space Exploration Unit at Adventures in Mommydom
Solar System Fun Fact Cards from Sally Borrink
Free Solar System Worksheets
Space Bingo Printable
Solar System Facts for Kids
Free Planet Sorts
Free Solar System ID Cards
Free Solar System Coloring Pages
Love science unit studies? Check out the Let’s Read and Find Out Book Series Activities hosted by My Joy-Filled Life.
Fantastic, Virginia!! I love this. 🙂
What a great list of ideas to make this an in-depth, fun unit study! Now we just need to figure out how to do a space travel field trip to round it all out ;).