This Astronomy Study is part of our themed homeschool curriculum. It explores the solar system, stars, planets, the Moon, space exploration, and patterns in the night sky through family-style, hands-on, play-based activities that all ages can enjoy together, with accompanying lessons designed primarily for elementary and middle school learners.
Available Full Lessons
Complete printable lessons with activity pages, guided learning, discussion prompts, worksheets, and answer keys.
Sourdough Star Bread
Sourdough Science and Baking Measurements – Full Guided Homeschool Science & STEM Lesson Plans Available Now!
A beautiful star shaped recipe to match this month’s theme – totally stellar!
Free Activity Ideas
These simple activity ideas are included to help you plan seasonal hands-on learning. Full printable lessons will be added over time.
Catch a Falling Star
Music & science in one actiity!
Space Camp Astronaut Food
Space snack ideas!
Rocketship
Learn how to create your own space shuttle and astronaut suit for dramatic play.
Planets and the Sun Art
Learn more about the solar system with an activity suitable for all ages.
Constellation Art
A keepsake constellation craft to celebrate Dad.
Outer Space Bath
Swim in space this month – with a UFO!
Moon Phases and Constellations
This is such a fun craft to learn the moon phases and create your own constellations.
Light Table Constellations
Reminisce with glow-in-the-dark starts on the light table.
Gravity Drop
Learn about magnets, gravity, and math with these simple setups.
Solar System Table Toys
Mirror cube toys and exploration and table toy recommendations.
Papa Get the Moon for Me
Another Father’s Day keepsake – paired with a read aloud.
Hoverboard Science Project
This fun experiment from NASA will get those gears turning!
Starry Night in a Box
Learn about stars and constellation in your very own state of the art night sky.
Moon Rock Painting
This is one of my favorite science crafts.
Playdough Constellations
Learn constellations in a hands-on activity.
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