Astronomy for Children - Teaching Children through Astronomy

Astronomy is perhaps the best science for teachingAstronomy-oriented toys, "space toys" and science
children. Astronomy-themed learning projects can helpkits are available. Also calendars, posters, prints.
teach children not only astronomy but manyChildren can be encouraged to design their own
subjects--reading, writing, math, history, geometry,posters and art prints, their own "astrographics."
chemistry, art, photography, etc. Almost any area ofAstronomy books and software may be found at and
knowledge can be integrated into a children'sThe Astronomy Store, There are also telescope
astronomy class or workshop. Children are not onlystores that have novice telescopes for young
learning the fascinating subject of astronomy that hasastronomers.
engaged children of all ages for centuries--the solarAs for astronomy software, there are a wide range
system, the planets, the stars, the nebula, the comets,of astronomy software which can be educational.
the galaxies, the spaceships and space marvels, theSome of this software is especially designed for
telescopes--but astronomy can be the coordinating artchildren, such as Sesame Street Ernie's Adventures in
and science.Space and Zoom Astronomy--Enchanted Learning
There are many children's astronomy websites onlineSoftware. Astronomy news can also be found online.
and also books that include experimental projects, dataDover Publisher sells solar system stickers, sun, moon,
research projects, telescope projects (including "makeand stars stickers and easy to do experiments,
your own telescope"). Astronomy can also teachincluding "science for children" coloring books. Again,
children how to think and analyze. Writing can bechildren can be encouraged to create their own
taught via keeping astronomy journals.stickers, coloring books, and computer graphics and
Recommended websites for children online are:astronomy and space clip art.
Kids AstronomySo when teaching children art, writing, math or any
StarChild: A Learning Center for Young Astronomerssubject, think astronomy, which has engaged children
Other children's astronomy websites can be easilyof all ages for ages.
found via your favorite search engine.