All about planets

We are doing astronomy this year in school. My kids really enjoy learning about the sun and planets. I thought I would share a couple fun resources I found that have helped me teach them about the planets!


We made a model solar system our first week. I found a cool kit at mardel for that, you can find it HERE


To help them remember the order of the planets we sing this fun song.
(To the tune of twinkle twinkle little star)

I know the planets one by one

Starting with the one that's closest to the sun.

Mercury, Venus, Earth and Mars,

Are the first four among the stars.

Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune

Are the next planets in my tune.

Pluto's the farthest one from the sun.

I know the planets one by one.

It's a pretty catchy song! 

I also printed these free coloring pages found HERE 

I really love our science curriculum Apologia. We are slowly working through our book and the kids really enjoy the activities and experiments! You can find it HERE


What cool things are you doing for astronomy? I would love to hear your ideas too!