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"},"link":[{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#feed","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.schooltimesnippets.com\/feeds\/posts\/default"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/4879455903794404408\/posts\/default\/-\/Science?alt=json-in-script\u0026max-results=5"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.schooltimesnippets.com\/search\/label\/Science"},{"rel":"hub","href":"http://pubsubhubbub.appspot.com/"},{"rel":"next","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/4879455903794404408\/posts\/default\/-\/Science\/-\/Science?alt=json-in-script\u0026start-index=6\u0026max-results=5"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Kristina"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/10981556809008823987"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-kDLCmXZF6lA\/UuM9FSj4YBI\/AAAAAAAAF_w\/3t1i95_Cfhk\/s1600\/*"}}],"generator":{"version":"7.00","uri":"http://www.blogger.com","$t":"Blogger"},"openSearch$totalResults":{"$t":"39"},"openSearch$startIndex":{"$t":"1"},"openSearch$itemsPerPage":{"$t":"5"},"entry":[{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4879455903794404408.post-9043485444865495613"},"published":{"$t":"2018-04-02T23:37:00.000-04:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2018-04-07T18:05:52.690-04:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Kid Crafts"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Preschool"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Recycled Materals"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Science"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"3D Parts of a Plant Craft Using Recycled Materials"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;trebuchet ms\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003ELooking for a fun way to teach the parts of a plant?\u0026nbsp; Make a 3D model using recycled materials!\u0026nbsp; Such a great hands-on science activity!\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;trebuchet ms\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-y__WZ2D5Um8\/WsLwbEOHjWI\/AAAAAAAAOIw\/YVvlTEUl6bw-fpf4TFuAxYPI2JSCc8O6gCLcBGAs\/s1600\/parts%2Bof%2Ba%2Bplant%2Bcraft%2Bfor%2Bkids.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"parts of a plant activity for kids\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"886\" data-original-width=\"587\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-y__WZ2D5Um8\/WsLwbEOHjWI\/AAAAAAAAOIw\/YVvlTEUl6bw-fpf4TFuAxYPI2JSCc8O6gCLcBGAs\/s1600\/parts%2Bof%2Ba%2Bplant%2Bcraft%2Bfor%2Bkids.JPG\" title=\"Looking for a fun way to teach the parts of a plant?  Grab those empty egg cartons and make a 3D model! \" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003EEgg cartons happen to be the material of the month over at TinkerLab's \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/tinkerlab.com\/2012\/04\/creative-challenge-egg-carton\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ECreative Challenge\u003C\/a\u003E.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;I stumbled on the site somehow and was intrigued by the challenge, but\u0026nbsp;had just thrown out a ton of empty egg cartons from my craft stash (because I had yet to use them). \u0026nbsp;However, a couple days later, an idea hit me!\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EWe are currently rowing, \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/schooltimesnippets.blogspot.com\/2012\/04\/fiar-tale-of-peter-rabbit.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EThe Tale of Peter Rabbit\u003C\/a\u003E, and spent a day talking about what plants need to survive and the parts of a plant. \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EWanting to reinforce what we learned without worksheets, we turned to my supply of recycled egg cartons!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EParts of\u0026nbsp; a Plant Craft\u003C\/h2\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003ESupplies:\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003Eegg cartons\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003Epaint\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003Epaint brush\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003Ecanvas\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003Ehot glue gun\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003Ealphabet stickers\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EWe separated most of the egg cartons into individual pieces, except for the stem; leave at least 4 individual egg cups connected.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EFor the roots we ripped up an egg carton into little pieces.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003Cspan style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EI set out some paint and the egg cartons and Big Brother went to work painting!\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-25obLOtZaEk\/WsLxU5XUfjI\/AAAAAAAAOI4\/5Wp6AomdEkMZB9BvPDVd2Af6bIkwPsZwACLcBGAs\/s1600\/parts%2Bof%2Bplant%2Begg%2Bcarton%2Bcraft.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Egg Carton craft challenge - parts of a plant\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"500\" data-original-width=\"749\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-25obLOtZaEk\/WsLxU5XUfjI\/AAAAAAAAOI4\/5Wp6AomdEkMZB9BvPDVd2Af6bIkwPsZwACLcBGAs\/s1600\/parts%2Bof%2Bplant%2Begg%2Bcarton%2Bcraft.JPG\" title=\"Looking for a fun way to teach the parts of a plant?  Grab those empty egg cartons and make a 3D model! \" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003ETo make the Parts of a Plant using egg cartons, use at least:\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E6 pieces for the flower\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E5 pieces for the stem\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E2 pieces for the leaves\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E1-3 egg cartons for the roots\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EPaint the pieces accordingly -- green for the stem and leaves and brown for the roots.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-m1SFsZjeGds\/WsLxzPWJpEI\/AAAAAAAAOI8\/5XdAFrRn18AAYIOLih88DElcRA-hFwOvACLcBGAs\/s1600\/recycled%2Bflower%2Bcraft.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"recycled egg carton parts of flower craft\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"500\" data-original-width=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-m1SFsZjeGds\/WsLxzPWJpEI\/AAAAAAAAOI8\/5XdAFrRn18AAYIOLih88DElcRA-hFwOvACLcBGAs\/s1600\/recycled%2Bflower%2Bcraft.JPG\" title=\"Looking for a fun way to teach the parts of a plant?  Grab those empty egg cartons and make a 3D model! \" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EAfter all the work in ripping the egg cartons apart and painting, preserve this craft on a canvas!\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EOnce it was all dry, assemble your plant on two pieces of flat canvas; hot glue the pieces in place.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EUse stickers to spell the parts of a plant, but if your child is willing, have him\/her write them out-- stem, flower, roots, and leaves.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-3rEQUsESXqE\/WsLycPf-BUI\/AAAAAAAAOJI\/x7L87alGrqo_PF5ylGQw7JVRSpE2eGMdQCLcBGAs\/s1600\/parts%2Bof%2Ba%2Bflower%2Bcraft.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"parts of a plant labeling activity\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"918\" data-original-width=\"643\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-3rEQUsESXqE\/WsLycPf-BUI\/AAAAAAAAOJI\/x7L87alGrqo_PF5ylGQw7JVRSpE2eGMdQCLcBGAs\/s1600\/parts%2Bof%2Ba%2Bflower%2Bcraft.JPG\" title=\"Looking for a fun way to teach the parts of a plant?  Grab those empty egg cartons and make a 3D model! \" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EThis turned out to be such a fantastic, hands-on science activity teaching my son the parts of a plant.... \u003Ci\u003Eand also use my stash of empty egg cartons!\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ch3 style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003EYou Also Might Like:\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.schooltimesnippets.com\/2018\/03\/carrot-shape-matching-peter-rabbit.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EPeter Rabbit Shape Matching Activity\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.schooltimesnippets.com\/2014\/06\/the-great-outdoors-books-about-trees.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E9 TREE-riffic Books About Trees\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.schooltimesnippets.com\/2016\/04\/planting-rainbow-garden-collage-art.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EPlanting a Rainbow Collage\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.schooltimesnippets.com\/2017\/04\/rabbit-mini-eraser-preschool-math-activity.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ECounting Mini Eraser Rabbits Ten Frame Activity\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/h3\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/4879455903794404408\/posts\/default\/9043485444865495613"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/4879455903794404408\/posts\/default\/9043485444865495613"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.schooltimesnippets.com\/2012\/04\/parts-of-plant-with-egg-cartons.html","title":"3D Parts of a Plant Craft Using Recycled Materials"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Kristina"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/10981556809008823987"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-kDLCmXZF6lA\/UuM9FSj4YBI\/AAAAAAAAF_w\/3t1i95_Cfhk\/s1600\/*"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-y__WZ2D5Um8\/WsLwbEOHjWI\/AAAAAAAAOIw\/YVvlTEUl6bw-fpf4TFuAxYPI2JSCc8O6gCLcBGAs\/s72-c\/parts%2Bof%2Ba%2Bplant%2Bcraft%2Bfor%2Bkids.JPG","height":"72","width":"72"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4879455903794404408.post-4953737116910833104"},"published":{"$t":"2017-09-25T07:00:00.000-04:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2020-07-19T17:35:42.108-04:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Educational DIY Activities"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Fine Motor"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Hands-on Activity"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Preschool"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"printable"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Science"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Solar System Button Snake"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003ELearn about the order of the planets in our solar system with this clever \u003Cb\u003ESolar System Button Snake\u003C\/b\u003E!\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EIt's a great way to intertwine science and fine motor skills for little hands-- perfect for preschoolers, kindergartners, or even early elementary kiddos! \u0026nbsp;I simply added this hands-on outer space activity to our homeschool activities for my preschooler, and when he saw the time, we learned the order of the planets together!\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; 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text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003ESolar System Printable\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003Eribbon\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003Ebuttons\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca amzn-ps-bm-asin=\"B00BUI5QWS\" class=\"amzn_ps_bm_tl\" data-amzn-link-id=\"d4c32a04c59fdb9f362dec14b5a2c543\" data-amzn-ps-bm-keyword=\"laminator\" href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/AmazonBasics-PL9-US-Thermal-Laminator\/dp\/B00BUI5QWS\/ref=as_li_bk_tl\/?tag=schotimesni08-20\u0026amp;linkId=d4c32a04c59fdb9f362dec14b5a2c543\u0026amp;linkCode=ktl\" id=\"amznPsBmLink_5724903\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Elaminator\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"\" border=\"0\" height=\"0\" id=\"amznPsBmPixel_5724903\" src=\"https:\/\/ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/e\/ir?source=bk\u0026amp;t=schotimesni08-20\u0026amp;bm-id=default\u0026amp;l=ktl\u0026amp;linkId=d4c32a04c59fdb9f362dec14b5a2c543\u0026amp;_cb=1504301461510\" style=\"border: none !important; height: 0px !important; margin: 0px !important; padding: 0px !important; width: 0px !important;\" width=\"0\" \/\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca amzn-ps-bm-asin=\"B000P0LNRE\" class=\"amzn_ps_bm_tl\" data-amzn-link-id=\"f11252e56033529404a58582bee72cc6\" data-amzn-ps-bm-keyword=\"scissors\" href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Westcott-Straight-Titanium-Bonded-Scissors\/dp\/B000P0LNRE\/ref=as_li_bk_tl\/?tag=schotimesni08-20\u0026amp;linkId=f11252e56033529404a58582bee72cc6\u0026amp;linkCode=ktl\" id=\"amznPsBmLink_1525085\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Escissors\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"\" border=\"0\" height=\"0\" id=\"amznPsBmPixel_1525085\" src=\"https:\/\/ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/e\/ir?source=bk\u0026amp;t=schotimesni08-20\u0026amp;bm-id=default\u0026amp;l=ktl\u0026amp;linkId=f11252e56033529404a58582bee72cc6\u0026amp;_cb=1504301471400\" style=\"border: none !important; height: 0px !important; margin: 0px !important; padding: 0px !important; width: 0px !important;\" width=\"0\" \/\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003Eneedle\/ thread (optional)\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E*Please note that the planets were not made to scale* \u0026nbsp;Books can give you that information; I just created a fun way to learn the order of the planets!\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-KUa8ZUs8W9g\/WZtFhK0oPlI\/AAAAAAAANdc\/WGhoIdhc0M83mgaRxcNDRrjo4QCR9XJ2wCLcBGAs\/s1600\/order%2Bof%2Bplanets%2Bthreading%2Bpreschool%2Bactivity.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"solar system button snake\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"450\" data-original-width=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-KUa8ZUs8W9g\/WZtFhK0oPlI\/AAAAAAAANdc\/WGhoIdhc0M83mgaRxcNDRrjo4QCR9XJ2wCLcBGAs\/s1600\/order%2Bof%2Bplanets%2Bthreading%2Bpreschool%2Bactivity.jpg\" title=\"Ordering the planets in the solar system\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EBegin prepping the activity by printing the Solar System printable included at the end of the post.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003ELaminate the sheets for durability and cut out each individual planet and sun.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003ECut a slit in the middle of each planet and sun; for this is how your child will thread the ribbon through each planet.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003ENext, prep the ribbon. \u0026nbsp;Depending on the buttons you choose to use, you may need to use a needle and thread. \u0026nbsp;I was able to find two silver stars with holes large enough that I was able to thread the ribbon through the holes and then tie a knot to keep the buttons in place. \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EPut a button on both ends of the ribbon.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-NYdurcZJUGU\/WZtFl8p2z6I\/AAAAAAAANdg\/9UjRaOEk-d8Pqlt12G3_JLA_R-phJkTTQCLcBGAs\/s1600\/preschool%2Bthreading%2Bsolar%2Bsystem%2B.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"fine motor skills threading activity\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"451\" data-original-width=\"676\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-NYdurcZJUGU\/WZtFl8p2z6I\/AAAAAAAANdg\/9UjRaOEk-d8Pqlt12G3_JLA_R-phJkTTQCLcBGAs\/s1600\/preschool%2Bthreading%2Bsolar%2Bsystem%2B.jpg\" title=\"Threading the Solar System with this clever DIY Button Snake\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003ERead a few books about the planets in the Solar System and share the names of each printable planet.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003ESolar System Booklist:\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca amzn-ps-bm-asin=\"0679891153\" class=\"amzn_ps_bm_tl\" data-amzn-link-id=\"337c14bda98702c12deafd99976f0403\" data-amzn-ps-bm-keyword=\"There's No Place Like Space\" href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Theres-No-Place-Like-Space\/dp\/0679891153\/ref=as_li_bk_tl\/?tag=schotimesni08-20\u0026amp;linkId=337c14bda98702c12deafd99976f0403\u0026amp;linkCode=ktl\" id=\"amznPsBmLink_2332981\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EThere's No Place Like Space\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"\" border=\"0\" height=\"0\" id=\"amznPsBmPixel_2332981\" src=\"https:\/\/ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/e\/ir?source=bk\u0026amp;t=schotimesni08-20\u0026amp;bm-id=default\u0026amp;l=ktl\u0026amp;linkId=337c14bda98702c12deafd99976f0403\u0026amp;_cb=1504300822564\" style=\"border: none !important; height: 0px !important; margin: 0px !important; padding: 0px !important; width: 0px !important;\" width=\"0\" \/\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca amzn-ps-bm-asin=\"1426309481\" class=\"amzn_ps_bm_tl\" data-amzn-link-id=\"a2b6a8cb0b601df9459d5303af2c6ac6\" data-amzn-ps-bm-keyword=\"Space Encyclopedia\" href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Space-Encyclopedia-System-National-Geographic\/dp\/1426309481\/ref=as_li_bk_tl\/?tag=schotimesni08-20\u0026amp;linkId=a2b6a8cb0b601df9459d5303af2c6ac6\u0026amp;linkCode=ktl\" id=\"amznPsBmLink_8136146\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ESpace Encyclopedia\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"\" border=\"0\" height=\"0\" id=\"amznPsBmPixel_8136146\" src=\"https:\/\/ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/e\/ir?source=bk\u0026amp;t=schotimesni08-20\u0026amp;bm-id=default\u0026amp;l=ktl\u0026amp;linkId=a2b6a8cb0b601df9459d5303af2c6ac6\u0026amp;_cb=1504300831479\" style=\"border: none !important; height: 0px !important; margin: 0px !important; padding: 0px !important; width: 0px !important;\" width=\"0\" \/\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca amzn-ps-bm-asin=\"0448405172\" class=\"amzn_ps_bm_tl\" data-amzn-link-id=\"4d60244b71117c9f7996fcc6019d5c19\" data-amzn-ps-bm-keyword=\"What's Out There? A Book About Space\" href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Whats-Out-There-Reading-Railroad\/dp\/0448405172\/ref=as_li_bk_tl\/?tag=schotimesni08-20\u0026amp;linkId=4d60244b71117c9f7996fcc6019d5c19\u0026amp;linkCode=ktl\" id=\"amznPsBmLink_5067901\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EWhat's Out There? A Book About Space\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"\" border=\"0\" height=\"0\" id=\"amznPsBmPixel_5067901\" src=\"https:\/\/ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/e\/ir?source=bk\u0026amp;t=schotimesni08-20\u0026amp;bm-id=default\u0026amp;l=ktl\u0026amp;linkId=4d60244b71117c9f7996fcc6019d5c19\u0026amp;_cb=1504300838998\" style=\"border: none !important; height: 0px !important; margin: 0px !important; padding: 0px !important; width: 0px !important;\" width=\"0\" \/\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca amzn-ps-bm-asin=\"159359917X\" class=\"amzn_ps_bm_tl\" data-amzn-link-id=\"0423cd2098e7f0ed3b19fef31dcfa363\" data-amzn-ps-bm-keyword=\"Solar System Scratch \u0026amp; Sketch\" href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Solar-System-Scratch-Sketch-Inquisitive\/dp\/159359917X\/ref=as_li_bk_tl\/?tag=schotimesni08-20\u0026amp;linkId=0423cd2098e7f0ed3b19fef31dcfa363\u0026amp;linkCode=ktl\" id=\"amznPsBmLink_4315499\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ESolar System Scratch \u0026amp; Sketch\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"\" border=\"0\" height=\"0\" id=\"amznPsBmPixel_4315499\" src=\"https:\/\/ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/e\/ir?source=bk\u0026amp;t=schotimesni08-20\u0026amp;bm-id=default\u0026amp;l=ktl\u0026amp;linkId=0423cd2098e7f0ed3b19fef31dcfa363\u0026amp;_cb=1504300846439\" style=\"border: none !important; height: 0px !important; margin: 0px !important; padding: 0px !important; width: 0px !important;\" width=\"0\" \/\u003E (for your artsy kiddos!)\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EEncourage your child to thread the planets on the button snake in the order they appear in our solar system.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EThread the sun on first as all the planets revolve around the sun.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003ENext, continue with Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus and Neptune.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-nBBnWl1Fvgs\/WZtFalULYYI\/AAAAAAAANdY\/H59cFkZ4cVk3A697fcimTmJX_onKic0awCLcBGAs\/s1600\/Solar%2BSystem%2BThreading%2BFine%2BMotor%2BActivity.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"solar system activity for preschoolers\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1600\" data-original-width=\"801\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-nBBnWl1Fvgs\/WZtFalULYYI\/AAAAAAAANdY\/H59cFkZ4cVk3A697fcimTmJX_onKic0awCLcBGAs\/s1600\/Solar%2BSystem%2BThreading%2BFine%2BMotor%2BActivity.jpg\" title=\"Such a clever and fun way to work on fine motor skills AND learn about the planets in our solar system!  Solar System Button Snake DIY!\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EAs your child is learning about the planets in our solar system, they will also be strengthening those fine motor skills! \u0026nbsp;\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;trebuchet ms\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003ESuch a great way to Learn \u0026amp; Play today!!\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;trebuchet ms\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E \u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;trebuchet ms\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003EHere are some more fun ways to learn about the solar system! Enjoy!\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;trebuchet ms\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.schooltimesnippets.com\/2013\/08\/learn-about-solar-system-science-with.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E3 Hands on Ways to Learn about the Solar System\u003C\/a\u003E {love the paper tube constellation viewers!}\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;trebuchet ms\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.schooltimesnippets.com\/2015\/05\/puffy-paint-solar-system-preschool.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EPuffy Paint Solar System Window Clings\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;trebuchet ms\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.schooltimesnippets.com\/2015\/04\/foil-art-simple-preschool-art-project.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EStarry Sky Process Art\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;trebuchet ms\u0026quot; , sans-serif; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u0026gt;\u0026gt; Print \u0026amp; Download your \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/0B4KZhioronAtYUVjYi1SVm5hdHM\/view?usp=sharing\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ESolar System Printable\u003C\/a\u003E now \u0026lt;\u0026lt;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;trebuchet ms\u0026quot; , sans-serif; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003Efor personal use only | please do not alter, distribute, re-sell, or upload\/ host printable on another site | \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.teacherspayteachers.com\/Product\/Planet-and-Space-Clip-Art-755183\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EClipart \u003C\/a\u003Ecreated by Sara Kerr\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;trebuchet ms\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E \u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;trebuchet ms\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003EIf you are looking for more fun ways to teach your PRESCHOOLER about space, look into our \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/preschool-unit-lesson-plans.myshopify.com\/?aff=12\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ESpace Unit Lesson Plans\u003C\/a\u003E, which contain 24 more printables \u0026amp; activities!\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;trebuchet ms\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/preschool-unit-lesson-plans.myshopify.com\/?aff=12\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Space Preschool Unit Lesson Plans\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"933\" data-original-width=\"933\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-thSo5LMLvL4\/WanQqFvFD5I\/AAAAAAAANfw\/wTORsBiaHncbj75hpK-Un0yOhBj0uRMNwCLcBGAs\/s1600\/preschool%2Bunit%2Blesson%2Bplans.jpg\" title=\"Preschool Unit Lesson Plans\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;trebuchet ms\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E \u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;trebuchet ms\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.schooltimesnippets.com\/feeds\/4953737116910833104\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.schooltimesnippets.com\/2017\/09\/button-snake.html#comment-form","title":"0 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/4879455903794404408\/posts\/default\/4953737116910833104"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/4879455903794404408\/posts\/default\/4953737116910833104"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.schooltimesnippets.com\/2017\/09\/button-snake.html","title":"Solar System Button Snake"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Kristina"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/10981556809008823987"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-kDLCmXZF6lA\/UuM9FSj4YBI\/AAAAAAAAF_w\/3t1i95_Cfhk\/s1600\/*"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-jO3mBc4vdwk\/WZtFoNBFxdI\/AAAAAAAANdk\/HTrOFK07askLgfN3dIXEcGXTzhOuIE5dQCLcBGAs\/s72-c\/threading%2Bsolar%2Bsystem%2Bfine%2Bmotor%2Bskills%2Bactivity.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"0"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4879455903794404408.post-5550138198248966492"},"published":{"$t":"2017-08-01T09:00:00.000-04:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2018-06-20T23:36:28.365-04:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"123Homeschool4Me Contributor Post"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Educational DIY Activities"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Fine Motor"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Hands-on Activity"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Homeschool"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Science"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Pipe Cleaner Constellations | Hands-on Astronomy Activity"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv style=\"clear: both; text-align: right;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003ELearn about the constellations\u0026nbsp;while building them with pipe cleaners!\u0026nbsp; Kids will love this hands-on, STEM astronomy activity!\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003ELearning about space in your homeschool this year? \u0026nbsp;Add this fun, hands-on activity to your list of \"Must Do Activities\"! Get your space enthusiast excited about learning the constellations while creating them with a few simple materials!\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EThis activity is definitely one the whole family can try from toddlers to late elementary-- granted, the outcome may not look the same, but it's a great activity to do all together.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-5JDwQLck3Wk\/WXKhilsNS_I\/AAAAAAAANX4\/kk5Xg5fG2YIsAx5Csk7MMe6JjgH9CJ4YQCLcBGAs\/s1600\/space%2Bactivity%2Bfor%2Bkids%2Bbuild%2Bconstellations.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"solar system constellation activity\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"600\" data-original-width=\"436\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-5JDwQLck3Wk\/WXKhilsNS_I\/AAAAAAAANX4\/kk5Xg5fG2YIsAx5Csk7MMe6JjgH9CJ4YQCLcBGAs\/s1600\/space%2Bactivity%2Bfor%2Bkids%2Bbuild%2Bconstellations.jpg\" title=\"Hands-on Space Activity for Kids: Create a Constellation\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EConstellation Activity for Kids\u003C\/h2\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EGrab a few books for a book basket-- I think these help peek interest; I usually just leave a basket of books out all week for them to come explore on their own and\/or read together if requested.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EHere's a few to check out:\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca amzn-ps-bm-asin=\"0679891153\" class=\"amzn_ps_bm_tl\" data-amzn-link-id=\"f018f54a9dad391ec345543a4ccf0963\" data-amzn-ps-bm-keyword=\"There's No Place Like Space\" href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Theres-No-Place-Like-Space\/dp\/0679891153\/ref=as_li_bk_tl\/?tag=schotimesni08-20\u0026amp;linkId=f018f54a9dad391ec345543a4ccf0963\u0026amp;linkCode=ktl\" id=\"amznPsBmLink_5026036\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EThere's No Place Like Space\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"\" border=\"0\" height=\"0\" id=\"amznPsBmPixel_5026036\" src=\"https:\/\/ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/e\/ir?source=bk\u0026amp;t=schotimesni08-20\u0026amp;bm-id=default\u0026amp;l=ktl\u0026amp;linkId=f018f54a9dad391ec345543a4ccf0963\u0026amp;_cb=1501010285741\" style=\"border: none !important; height: 0px !important; margin: 0px !important; padding: 0px !important; width: 0px !important;\" width=\"0\" \/\u003E (a Dr. Seuss book)\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca amzn-ps-bm-asin=\"1426309481\" class=\"amzn_ps_bm_tl\" data-amzn-link-id=\"e0b4df50fc826c3f84fc423267083634\" data-amzn-ps-bm-keyword=\"Space Encyclopedia\" href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Space-Encyclopedia-System-National-Geographic\/dp\/1426309481\/ref=as_li_bk_tl\/?tag=schotimesni08-20\u0026amp;linkId=e0b4df50fc826c3f84fc423267083634\u0026amp;linkCode=ktl\" id=\"amznPsBmLink_1528296\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ESpace Encyclopedia\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"\" border=\"0\" height=\"0\" id=\"amznPsBmPixel_1528296\" src=\"https:\/\/ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/e\/ir?source=bk\u0026amp;t=schotimesni08-20\u0026amp;bm-id=default\u0026amp;l=ktl\u0026amp;linkId=e0b4df50fc826c3f84fc423267083634\u0026amp;_cb=1501010292542\" style=\"border: none !important; height: 0px !important; margin: 0px !important; padding: 0px !important; width: 0px !important;\" width=\"0\" \/\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca amzn-ps-bm-asin=\"157912366X\" class=\"amzn_ps_bm_tl\" data-amzn-link-id=\"f168efbed79beacb1ecfbb152a2c5e7e\" data-amzn-ps-bm-keyword=\"Child's Introduction to the Night Sky\" href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Childs-Introduction-Night-Sky-Constellations-\/dp\/157912366X\/ref=as_li_bk_tl\/?tag=schotimesni08-20\u0026amp;linkId=f168efbed79beacb1ecfbb152a2c5e7e\u0026amp;linkCode=ktl\" id=\"amznPsBmLink_2703198\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EChild's Introducation to the Night Sky\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"\" border=\"0\" height=\"0\" id=\"amznPsBmPixel_2703198\" src=\"https:\/\/ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/e\/ir?source=bk\u0026amp;t=schotimesni08-20\u0026amp;bm-id=default\u0026amp;l=ktl\u0026amp;linkId=f168efbed79beacb1ecfbb152a2c5e7e\u0026amp;_cb=1501010308920\" style=\"border: none !important; height: 0px !important; margin: 0px !important; padding: 0px !important; width: 0px !important;\" width=\"0\" \/\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca amzn-ps-bm-asin=\"0792259351\" class=\"amzn_ps_bm_tl\" data-amzn-link-id=\"6a06d6e9afda93b361fa326522f6ce75\" data-amzn-ps-bm-keyword=\"Zoo in the Sky\" href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Zoo-Sky-Book-Animal-Constellations\/dp\/0792259351\/ref=as_li_bk_tl\/?tag=schotimesni08-20\u0026amp;linkId=6a06d6e9afda93b361fa326522f6ce75\u0026amp;linkCode=ktl\" id=\"amznPsBmLink_9465917\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EZoo in the Sky\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"\" border=\"0\" height=\"0\" id=\"amznPsBmPixel_9465917\" src=\"https:\/\/ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/e\/ir?source=bk\u0026amp;t=schotimesni08-20\u0026amp;bm-id=default\u0026amp;l=ktl\u0026amp;linkId=6a06d6e9afda93b361fa326522f6ce75\u0026amp;_cb=1501010316613\" style=\"border: none !important; height: 0px !important; margin: 0px !important; padding: 0px !important; width: 0px !important;\" width=\"0\" \/\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003ESolar System Science Vocabulary Readers\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EAfter reading about constellations through books and websites, allow your kiddos to build a few popular constellations with pipe cleaners and beads! \u0026nbsp;Such a simple and fun engineering and science activity the kids will love. \u0026nbsp;And because it is hands-on and involves critical thinking and many other skills, I am hoping it'll help your child remember the constellations in the sky for when they are out star-gazing at night.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Ch2 style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003ERead more about our supply list and how to do the activity,\u0026nbsp;\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.123homeschool4me.com\/2017\/08\/pipe-cleaner-constellations.html#more\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EPipe Cleaner Constellations\u003C\/a\u003E,\u003C\/b\u003E\u0026nbsp;over at \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.123homeschool4me.com\/2017\/08\/pipe-cleaner-constellations.html#more\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E123Homeschool4Me\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/h2\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EEnjoy this hands-on constellation building task! \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ch3 style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EIf you are looking for more space themed activities, try these:\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Ch4\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.schooltimesnippets.com\/2014\/06\/geoboard-constellations.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EGeoboard Constellations Activity\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.schooltimesnippets.com\/2014\/10\/edible-solar-system-hands-on-science-fun.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EMake an Edible Solar System\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.schooltimesnippets.com\/2015\/05\/puffy-paint-solar-system-preschool.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EPuffy Paint Solar System Window Clings\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.123homeschool4me.com\/2016\/05\/paint-stick-solar-system-project.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EPaint Stick Solar System Project\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: normal;\"\u003E(Another space themed post we contributed to 123Homeschool4Me)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003C\/h4\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/4879455903794404408\/posts\/default\/5550138198248966492"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/4879455903794404408\/posts\/default\/5550138198248966492"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.schooltimesnippets.com\/2017\/08\/built-constellation-STEM-activity.html","title":"Pipe Cleaner Constellations | Hands-on Astronomy Activity"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Kristina"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/10981556809008823987"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-kDLCmXZF6lA\/UuM9FSj4YBI\/AAAAAAAAF_w\/3t1i95_Cfhk\/s1600\/*"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-5JDwQLck3Wk\/WXKhilsNS_I\/AAAAAAAANX4\/kk5Xg5fG2YIsAx5Csk7MMe6JjgH9CJ4YQCLcBGAs\/s72-c\/space%2Bactivity%2Bfor%2Bkids%2Bbuild%2Bconstellations.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4879455903794404408.post-3175840170557491338"},"published":{"$t":"2017-06-12T00:00:00.000-04:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2017-06-12T00:00:14.078-04:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Art"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Fine Motor"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Homeschool"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Kid Crafts"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Preschool"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Process Art"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Science"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Cotton Ball Clouds Process Art for Preschoolers"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"Often times when I take a step back from having to \"do\" things, my kiddos own curiosity shines through. \u0026nbsp;Thus their curiosity then leads me to create an activity! ha! Recently my 4 year old took notice of the clouds in the sky: the various shapes and sizes, etc. \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003ESo on our most recent trip to the library I grabbed a few books and in a rare toddler free moment, I brought out some cotton balls for my 4 year old to create a cloudy sky with cotton balls.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;\"\u003Epost contains affiliate links.  \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-X8YxGQQy_SM\/WS3QTr_rw8I\/AAAAAAAANTg\/fVwbp8EDkW0PUp9_0h74xrxKOlzuFOeMwCEw\/s1600\/clouds-process-art-preschool-weather-theme.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"preschool process art activity weather\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"600\" data-original-width=\"335\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-X8YxGQQy_SM\/WS3QTr_rw8I\/AAAAAAAANTg\/fVwbp8EDkW0PUp9_0h74xrxKOlzuFOeMwCEw\/s1600\/clouds-process-art-preschool-weather-theme.jpg\" title=\"Invitation to create your own cloudy sky with cotton balls!  Fun and simple process art activity\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EThe books introduced some \"cloudy\" vocabulary and a chance to further invite my little one to satisfy his recent curiosity about clouds. \u0026nbsp;I picked up two non-fiction books and one fun fiction read:\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca amzn-ps-bm-asin=\"0064452204\" class=\"amzn_ps_bm_tl\" data-amzn-link-id=\"7e94b1092dd6eabb44a979cd513b0449\" data-amzn-ps-bm-keyword=\"Clouds\" href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Clouds-Lets-Read-Find-Out-Science-1\/dp\/0064452204\/ref=as_li_bk_tl\/?tag=schotimesni08-20\u0026amp;linkId=7e94b1092dd6eabb44a979cd513b0449\u0026amp;linkCode=ktl\" id=\"amznPsBmLink_8727306\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EClouds\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"\" border=\"0\" height=\"0\" id=\"amznPsBmPixel_8727306\" src=\"https:\/\/ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/e\/ir?source=bk\u0026amp;t=schotimesni08-20\u0026amp;bm-id=default\u0026amp;l=ktl\u0026amp;linkId=7e94b1092dd6eabb44a979cd513b0449\u0026amp;_cb=1496269756789\" style=\"border: none !important; height: 0px !important; margin: 0px !important; padding: 0px !important; width: 0px !important;\" width=\"0\" \/\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca amzn-ps-bm-asin=\"1404811346\" class=\"amzn_ps_bm_tl\" data-amzn-link-id=\"16777f2cca083bf1b8929f394823d1c5\" data-amzn-ps-bm-keyword=\"Fluffy, Flat \u0026amp; Wet: A book about Clouds\" href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Fluffy-Flat-Wet-Amazing-Exploring\/dp\/1404811346\/ref=as_li_bk_tl\/?tag=schotimesni08-20\u0026amp;linkId=16777f2cca083bf1b8929f394823d1c5\u0026amp;linkCode=ktl\" id=\"amznPsBmLink_3232940\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EFluffy, Flat \u0026amp; Wet: A book about Clouds\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"\" border=\"0\" height=\"0\" id=\"amznPsBmPixel_3232940\" src=\"https:\/\/ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/e\/ir?source=bk\u0026amp;t=schotimesni08-20\u0026amp;bm-id=default\u0026amp;l=ktl\u0026amp;linkId=16777f2cca083bf1b8929f394823d1c5\u0026amp;_cb=1496269973564\" style=\"border: none !important; height: 0px !important; margin: 0px !important; padding: 0px !important; width: 0px !important;\" width=\"0\" \/\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca amzn-ps-bm-asin=\"B011T6VKIO\" class=\"amzn_ps_bm_tl\" data-amzn-link-id=\"ffac543339a1f058253aafa4b22f0a4b\" data-amzn-ps-bm-keyword=\"Little Cloud\" href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Little-Picture-Puffin-27-Aug-1998-Paperback\/dp\/B011T6VKIO\/ref=as_li_bk_tl\/?tag=schotimesni08-20\u0026amp;linkId=ffac543339a1f058253aafa4b22f0a4b\u0026amp;linkCode=ktl\" id=\"amznPsBmLink_4964275\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ELittle Cloud\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"\" border=\"0\" height=\"0\" id=\"amznPsBmPixel_4964275\" src=\"https:\/\/ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/e\/ir?source=bk\u0026amp;t=schotimesni08-20\u0026amp;bm-id=default\u0026amp;l=ktl\u0026amp;linkId=ffac543339a1f058253aafa4b22f0a4b\u0026amp;_cb=1496269786274\" style=\"border: none !important; height: 0px !important; margin: 0px !important; padding: 0px !important; width: 0px !important;\" width=\"0\" \/\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ch2 style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EPreschool Weather Process Art\u003C\/h2\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EThe two non-fiction books talked about how clouds formed and gave us some specific names of the clouds we may see in the sky.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EAfter reading the books, my 4 year old set to work on making his own cloudy sky.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-JaIneLtNKMw\/WS3QVsGNB0I\/AAAAAAAANTk\/jNCDHleemK8D3EubkfaH-PESH-GngLduwCEw\/s1600\/preschool-weather-clouds-activity.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Preschool Weather Process Art Activity\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"451\" data-original-width=\"676\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-JaIneLtNKMw\/WS3QVsGNB0I\/AAAAAAAANTk\/jNCDHleemK8D3EubkfaH-PESH-GngLduwCEw\/s1600\/preschool-weather-clouds-activity.jpg\" title=\"Preschool Weather Theme: Learning About Clouds\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ch3 style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003ESupplies:\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca amzn-ps-bm-asin=\"B00G4R1LVA\" class=\"amzn_ps_bm_tl\" data-amzn-link-id=\"dbd133abc3b3b4b9e9bde6788973aa82\" data-amzn-ps-bm-keyword=\"cotton balls\" href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/White-Cloud-Cotton-Balls-Jumbo\/dp\/B00G4R1LVA\/ref=as_li_bk_tl\/?tag=schotimesni08-20\u0026amp;linkId=dbd133abc3b3b4b9e9bde6788973aa82\u0026amp;linkCode=ktl\" id=\"amznPsBmLink_1603394\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ecotton balls\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"\" border=\"0\" height=\"0\" id=\"amznPsBmPixel_1603394\" src=\"https:\/\/ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/e\/ir?source=bk\u0026amp;t=schotimesni08-20\u0026amp;bm-id=default\u0026amp;l=ktl\u0026amp;linkId=dbd133abc3b3b4b9e9bde6788973aa82\u0026amp;_cb=1496269722983\" style=\"border: none !important; height: 0px !important; margin: 0px !important; padding: 0px !important; width: 0px !important;\" width=\"0\" \/\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca amzn-ps-bm-asin=\"B007JURMIM\" class=\"amzn_ps_bm_tl\" data-amzn-link-id=\"46d5be3c1a306ccd2dc1369cd57c54f9\" data-amzn-ps-bm-keyword=\"glue\" href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Elmers-Washable-School-Glue-Pack\/dp\/B007JURMIM\/ref=as_li_bk_tl\/?tag=schotimesni08-20\u0026amp;linkId=46d5be3c1a306ccd2dc1369cd57c54f9\u0026amp;linkCode=ktl\" id=\"amznPsBmLink_6920516\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eglue\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"\" border=\"0\" height=\"0\" id=\"amznPsBmPixel_6920516\" src=\"https:\/\/ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/e\/ir?source=bk\u0026amp;t=schotimesni08-20\u0026amp;bm-id=default\u0026amp;l=ktl\u0026amp;linkId=46d5be3c1a306ccd2dc1369cd57c54f9\u0026amp;_cb=1496269728584\" style=\"border: none !important; height: 0px !important; margin: 0px !important; padding: 0px !important; width: 0px !important;\" width=\"0\" \/\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca amzn-ps-bm-asin=\"B0013CDJTS\" class=\"amzn_ps_bm_tl\" data-amzn-link-id=\"fa38099af818aa347263d3209e893f29\" data-amzn-ps-bm-keyword=\"blue construction paper\" href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Pacon-Lightweight-Construction-9-Inches-12-Inches\/dp\/B0013CDJTS\/ref=as_li_bk_tl\/?tag=schotimesni08-20\u0026amp;linkId=fa38099af818aa347263d3209e893f29\u0026amp;linkCode=ktl\" id=\"amznPsBmLink_9179376\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eblue construction paper\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"\" border=\"0\" height=\"0\" id=\"amznPsBmPixel_9179376\" src=\"https:\/\/ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/e\/ir?source=bk\u0026amp;t=schotimesni08-20\u0026amp;bm-id=default\u0026amp;l=ktl\u0026amp;linkId=fa38099af818aa347263d3209e893f29\u0026amp;_cb=1496269740044\" style=\"border: none !important; height: 0px !important; margin: 0px !important; padding: 0px !important; width: 0px !important;\" width=\"0\" \/\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EThe book,\u003Ca amzn-ps-bm-asin=\"0064452204\" class=\"amzn_ps_bm_tl\" data-amzn-link-id=\"223bbf71191d05aad67b4542f0501eab\" data-amzn-ps-bm-keyword=\" Clouds\" href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Clouds-Lets-Read-Find-Out-Science-1\/dp\/0064452204\/ref=as_li_bk_tl\/?tag=schotimesni08-20\u0026amp;linkId=223bbf71191d05aad67b4542f0501eab\u0026amp;linkCode=ktl\" id=\"amznPsBmLink_9429200\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E Clouds\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"\" border=\"0\" height=\"0\" id=\"amznPsBmPixel_9429200\" src=\"https:\/\/ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/e\/ir?source=bk\u0026amp;t=schotimesni08-20\u0026amp;bm-id=default\u0026amp;l=ktl\u0026amp;linkId=223bbf71191d05aad67b4542f0501eab\u0026amp;_cb=1496269749862\" style=\"border: none !important; height: 0px !important; margin: 0px !important; padding: 0px !important; width: 0px !important;\" width=\"0\" \/\u003E, had a beautifully illustrated page showing the various types of clouds and where they are found in the earth's atmosphere.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EI kept that page open for a little cloudy inspiration and encouraged my little one to create various clouds with cotton balls.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-pyPKHCblRdc\/WS3Qhqu5wGI\/AAAAAAAANTs\/X2wz2AP3GsYxBCvuExSnhRkUk33hHz4CgCEw\/s1600\/making-clouds-preschool-weather-theme.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Cotton Ball Preschool Process Art\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"450\" data-original-width=\"671\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-pyPKHCblRdc\/WS3Qhqu5wGI\/AAAAAAAANTs\/X2wz2AP3GsYxBCvuExSnhRkUk33hHz4CgCEw\/s1600\/making-clouds-preschool-weather-theme.jpg\" title=\"Cloudy Sky Process Art\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EUsing cotton balls for this process art activity also provided some fine motor work by either pulling the cotton balls apart to make \"feather-like\" cirrus clouds or by applying glue to the puffy \"cumulus\" clouds.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003ETo do this activity with your little one(s), grab a few books, observe the sky, and encourage your child to create his\/her own cloudy sky with cotton balls!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-IHqz63hh05A\/WS3QbcUMvyI\/AAAAAAAANTo\/JTzQmfkDG4g7f2mMjO8lh91ecTQwxrdmwCEw\/s1600\/clouds%2Bprocess%2Bart%2Bpreschool%2Bweather%2Bactivity.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"cotton ball clouds preschool process art\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"451\" data-original-width=\"722\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-IHqz63hh05A\/WS3QbcUMvyI\/AAAAAAAANTo\/JTzQmfkDG4g7f2mMjO8lh91ecTQwxrdmwCEw\/s1600\/clouds%2Bprocess%2Bart%2Bpreschool%2Bweather%2Bactivity.jpg\" title=\"Cloudy Sky Cotton Ball Art\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003EProcess art activities are a great way to encourage your little one to get messy and creative. \u0026nbsp;I love that there's no perfect end result in mind; thus it allows the child to create to their liking... whether that is to use a lot or a few cotton balls to create their own cloudy sky."},"link":[{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/4879455903794404408\/posts\/default\/3175840170557491338"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/4879455903794404408\/posts\/default\/3175840170557491338"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.schooltimesnippets.com\/2017\/06\/cotton-ball-clouds-preschool-process-art.html","title":"Cotton Ball Clouds Process Art for Preschoolers"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Kristina"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/10981556809008823987"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-kDLCmXZF6lA\/UuM9FSj4YBI\/AAAAAAAAF_w\/3t1i95_Cfhk\/s1600\/*"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-X8YxGQQy_SM\/WS3QTr_rw8I\/AAAAAAAANTg\/fVwbp8EDkW0PUp9_0h74xrxKOlzuFOeMwCEw\/s72-c\/clouds-process-art-preschool-weather-theme.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4879455903794404408.post-717821759398338204"},"published":{"$t":"2017-02-27T02:00:00.001-05:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2021-02-06T18:03:49.042-05:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Art"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Dr. Seuss"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Kid Crafts"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Kindergarten"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Preschool"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Science"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Storytime and Craft"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Dr. Seuss Art Project: Color Mixing Truffula Trees"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"Sometimes I get so excited over teaching a topic, you'd think it was MY first time learning about it like in the case of our recent color mixing activity.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003ELearn about primary and secondary colors while creating your own Truffula Trees\u003Cb\u003E \u003C\/b\u003Einspired by Dr. Suess', The Lorax.\u0026nbsp; Preschool and early elementary kids will love this Dr. Seuss Art Project!\u0026nbsp;\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003Cspan face=\"\u0026quot;trebuchet ms\u0026quot; , sans-serif\" style=\"font-size: x-small;\"\u003Epost contains affiliate links.  \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-l-ICSUGNV6A\/WIrXiKx97kI\/AAAAAAAANGY\/aB8I_yleVu8D7fJW9p2JYEtUltrhopntACEw\/s1600\/Dr.%2BSeuss%2527%2BTruffula%2BTree%2BCraft%2BFork%2BColor%2BMixing.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"color mixing activity inspired by Dr. Seuss's Lorax\" border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-l-ICSUGNV6A\/WIrXiKx97kI\/AAAAAAAANGY\/aB8I_yleVu8D7fJW9p2JYEtUltrhopntACEw\/s16000\/Dr.%2BSeuss%2527%2BTruffula%2BTree%2BCraft%2BFork%2BColor%2BMixing.jpg\" title=\"Learn about Color Mixing while creating Dr. Suess inspired Truffula Trees!\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EPlease tell me I'm not the only one fascinated by color-mixing?! \u0026nbsp;If you are too, I think you'll enjoy these other fun color mixing activities with your kiddos:\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.schooltimesnippets.com\/2016\/08\/exploring-color-wheel-using-wet-chalk.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EColor Mixing with Sidewalk Chalk\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.schooltimesnippets.com\/2015\/02\/tissue-paper-color-wheel.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ETissue Paper Color Wheel\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ch2 style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EDr. Seuss Art Project Supplies:\u003C\/h2\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003EForks\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003ERed, Yellow, Blue \u003Ca amzn-ps-bm-asin=\"B00004UBH2\" class=\"amzn_ps_bm_tl\" data-amzn-link-id=\"b9530bed101a79d2c7ffbb5fd5b2cb27\" data-amzn-ps-bm-keyword=\"Paint\" href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Crayola-Washable-Kids-Paint-count\/dp\/B00004UBH2\/ref=as_li_bk_tl\/?tag=schotimesni08-20\u0026amp;linkId=b9530bed101a79d2c7ffbb5fd5b2cb27\u0026amp;linkCode=ktl\" id=\"amznPsBmLink_8787492\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EPaint\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"\" border=\"0\" height=\"0\" id=\"amznPsBmPixel_8787492\" src=\"https:\/\/ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/e\/ir?source=bk\u0026amp;t=schotimesni08-20\u0026amp;bm-id=default\u0026amp;l=ktl\u0026amp;linkId=b9530bed101a79d2c7ffbb5fd5b2cb27\u0026amp;_cb=1485554838907\" style=\"border: none; height: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; width: 0px;\" width=\"0\" \/\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EPaper\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca amzn-ps-bm-asin=\"B01HFJJLNU\" class=\"amzn_ps_bm_tl\" data-amzn-link-id=\"365e65b924505e6697b2a198e6db3f89\" data-amzn-ps-bm-keyword=\"Chalk Pastels\" href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Mungyo-Square-Pastel-Assorted-B441R078-7003A\/dp\/B01HFJJLNU\/ref=as_li_bk_tl\/?tag=schotimesni08-20\u0026amp;linkId=365e65b924505e6697b2a198e6db3f89\u0026amp;linkCode=ktl\" id=\"amznPsBmLink_8292014\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EChalk Pastels\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"\" border=\"0\" height=\"0\" id=\"amznPsBmPixel_8292014\" src=\"https:\/\/ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/e\/ir?source=bk\u0026amp;t=schotimesni08-20\u0026amp;bm-id=default\u0026amp;l=ktl\u0026amp;linkId=365e65b924505e6697b2a198e6db3f89\u0026amp;_cb=1485554865104\" style=\"border: none; height: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; width: 0px;\" width=\"0\" \/\u003E {Crayons and\/or Markers}\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EHave you ever tried Fork Painting before? If not, you'll enjoy trying it out for this Dr. Seuss Art Project.\u0026nbsp; If you'd like to try it again, you might like making \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.schooltimesnippets.com\/2012\/07\/storytime-craft-4th-of-july.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EFork Painted Fireworks\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;to celebrate the 4th of July!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EAnyhow, after reading Dr. Seuss' \u003Ca amzn-ps-bm-asin=\"0394823370\" class=\"amzn_ps_bm_tl\" data-amzn-link-id=\"d4fc5834f0ab4ac9c0f8571b835acbab\" data-amzn-ps-bm-keyword=\"The Lorax\" href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Lorax-Classic-Seuss-Dr\/dp\/0394823370\/ref=as_li_bk_tl\/?tag=schotimesni08-20\u0026amp;linkId=d4fc5834f0ab4ac9c0f8571b835acbab\u0026amp;linkCode=ktl\" id=\"amznPsBmLink_9471809\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EThe Lorax\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"\" border=\"0\" height=\"0\" id=\"amznPsBmPixel_9471809\" src=\"https:\/\/ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/e\/ir?source=bk\u0026amp;t=schotimesni08-20\u0026amp;bm-id=default\u0026amp;l=ktl\u0026amp;linkId=d4fc5834f0ab4ac9c0f8571b835acbab\u0026amp;_cb=1485555863555\" style=\"border: none; height: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; width: 0px;\" width=\"0\" \/\u003E, create your own color mixing truffula trees.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EColor Mixing Activity\u003C\/h2\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EHow to Make Color Mixing Truffula Trees\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EGrab three forks to make the Truffula Trees. \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EPour small dabs of red and yellow, yellow and blue, and red and blue onto the paper.\u0026nbsp; Let your children know that these are called primary colors.\u0026nbsp; From combinations of primary colors, we make all the other colors!\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003ENext, use a fork to spread the paint to create a Truffula Tree.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-bg5hfKbS-_c\/WIrXnnAnKTI\/AAAAAAAANGc\/RRfo9KCmNbYAKf7-WVlV0nqj2G0AK9IQACLcB\/s1600\/Truffula%2BTree%2BDr.%2BSeuss%2BCraft%2BFork%2BPainting.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"color mixing fork painting\" border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-bg5hfKbS-_c\/WIrXnnAnKTI\/AAAAAAAANGc\/RRfo9KCmNbYAKf7-WVlV0nqj2G0AK9IQACLcB\/s16000\/Truffula%2BTree%2BDr.%2BSeuss%2BCraft%2BFork%2BPainting.jpg\" title=\"Fork Painting Truffula Trees-- learn about color mixing!\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EBegin in the center and pull back the fork to create a Truffula-like tree. \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EAs you spread the paint around, you should notice that the two primary colors make a new color!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003ERed and yellow make orange.\u003Cbr \/\u003EBlue and red make purple.\u003Cbr \/\u003EYellow and blue make green.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EOrange, purple, and green are secondary colors!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"color mixing activity inspired by The Lorax\" border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-hl7NjxvEVDk\/WIrXpszwDuI\/AAAAAAAANGg\/qYl3ncWontcxZmg4l_HZYfhoeDc2qYhuQCLcB\/s16000\/Fork%2BPainted%2BTruffula%2BTrees%2BDr.%2BSeuss%2BThe%2BLorax%2BCraft.jpg\" title=\"Color Mixing Truffula Trees Craft\" \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EFinally, using chalk pastels {markers and\/or crayons}, create your Truffula Tree stems.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003ESo fun!\u0026nbsp; This Dr. Seuss art project is a great way to learn and play today!\u0026nbsp;\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-BjfDQ-OPGXg\/WIrXukkgURI\/AAAAAAAANGk\/or7JfxVIyag8S3obR4tOPe9MsFtBJ5gLwCLcB\/s1600\/Color%2BMixing%2BTruffula%2BTrees%2BDr.%2BSeuss%2BCraft.png\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Dr. Seuss Art Project - color mixing truffula trees\" border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-BjfDQ-OPGXg\/WIrXukkgURI\/AAAAAAAANGk\/or7JfxVIyag8S3obR4tOPe9MsFtBJ5gLwCLcB\/s16000\/Color%2BMixing%2BTruffula%2BTrees%2BDr.%2BSeuss%2BCraft.png\" title=\"Learn about primary and secondary colors while creating your own Truffula Trees inspired by Dr. Suess' The Lorax.\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EIf you'll be spending some time learning with Dr. Seuss, add these activities to your week, too!\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.schooltimesnippets.com\/2015\/02\/write-simple-color-poem.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ESimple Color Poem\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.schooltimesnippets.com\/2016\/02\/truffula-trees-word-families-reading.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ETruffula Tree Word Families\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.schooltimesnippets.com\/2015\/02\/thing1-thing2-craft-and-cutting.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EThing 1 and Thing 2 Cutting Craft\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EThen, take a break and whip up a \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.schooltimesnippets.com\/2012\/02\/pink-ink-yink-drink.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EPink Yink Ink Drink\u003C\/a\u003E for a snack!\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; 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