Thumbtack Star Constellation

I must be in the mood for simple this week, because this is another easy project!

You need:

Thumbtack

Black paper

Soft surface (towel, old carpet square, old blanket, etc.)

1) Poke holes in the paper with the thumbtack. Make sure to have a soft surface underneath. We used a towel.

2) Hang in a window to see the "star" creation!

Please, make sure to supervise at all times! Some preschoolers are ready to give this a try, but others might not be! Also, if you have an older child, they might enjoy designing a more challenging pattern.

I am linking up to ABC & 123: Show & Tell.

Marshmallow Constellation

Here is another simple idea for creating a constellation.

You need:
Marshmallows
Toothpicks

1.  Connect marshmallows with toothpicks to form a constellation.

If you want a completely edible creation, try using regular-sized marshmallows and pretzel sticks!

Invent a Constellation

The girls don't get to see the stars very often (they're usually already asleep), but they've had several opportunities recently.  Thankfully, the stars are pretty bright and clear where we live, so I've tried to point out some constellations.  We've also looked through Usborne's The Night Sky Spotter's Guide to see the many different constellations.  Then, we used this activity to invent our own.

You need:

Star stickers

Black paper

White crayon

1.  Place star stickers in random places on a black piece of paper.

2.  Make a constellation by drawing lines to connect the stars.

If you're feeling creative, you could even brainstorm a name for your constellation!

"Starry" Apple Prints

Use this activity to find a star in an apple!

You need:

Apple

Apple corer

Knife

Paint

Black paper

1) Core an apple.

2) Cut the core in half. Remove the seeds.

3) Dip the "star stamp" in paint. Make star prints on the paper. Add the sandpaper crescent moon from last week to make a starry night scene.

We just used a white crayon to color our sandpaper moon. You could also paint it!

Linking up to Kid's Get Crafty at Red Ted Art