Did you know that Friday is International Asteroid Day?
International Asteroid Day is an annual event on June 30th that raises awareness about the potential dangers of asteroids and the importance of asteroid research and deflection. It was founded in 2014 by the Association of Space Explorers (ASE) and the International Asteroid Warning Network (IAWN).
Here are some ideas on how to celebrate International Asteroid Day with preschoolers:
These are just a few ideas on how to celebrate #International_Asteroid_Day with #preschoolers. By engaging in these activities, preschoolers can learn about asteroids, the potential dangers they pose, and the importance of asteroid research and deflection.
Take some time this week to teach your kiddos about the galaxy and asteroids, and make it fun with this easy galaxy playdough recipe.
Galaxy Playdough
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Even our youngest children can learn about science! ChildCareEd's Tomorrow's Einsteins: Infant and Toddler Science training course provides strategies caregivers can use to incorporate science learning in the infant and toddler classroom!