{"title":"Preschool Space Worksheets","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"astronaut-preschool-skill-worksheets-a3332","title":"Astronaut Preschool Skill Worksheets","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-526 \" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Astronaut-Preschool-Pack.jpg\" alt=\"astronaut clip art\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: homeschoolcreations.blogspot.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJolanthe, homeschool mom and creator of the site Homeschool Creations, recently began a new space thematic unit with her kiddos and had the grace to share her \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/homeschoolcreations.blogspot.com\/2011\/01\/astronaut-preschool-pack.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eAstronaut Preschool Pack\u003c\/a\u003e with the rest of us fortunate souls! Get geared up for some 'far out' learning as we give you a sneak peek at a few of our favorite space themed printables!\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAstronaut Preschool Pack\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAstronaut Vocabulary Flash Cards\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\n\t \u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/HC-Astronaut-Vocab-Cards.jpg\" alt=\"space themed vocabulary cards\" class=\"featured\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: Homeschool Creations\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot only will your preschoolers learn new unit vocabulary words, these fun flash cards can be used for many other activities as well:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHave students practice letter recognition and ordering by putting the flash cards in alphabetical order.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrint and laminate two sets of flash cards for memory and matching exercises.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInvite students to trace the vocabulary word at the bottom of each card for fine motor, letter, and handwriting practice.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe possibilities are endless!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRocket Size Sequencing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cfigure\u003e\n\t \u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/HC-Astronaut-Size-Sequencing.jpg\" alt=\"red clip art rockets of different sizes\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: Homeschool Creations\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHelp your preschoolers differentiate between small-, medium-, and large-sized objects with this fun sequencing exercise. Perfect for discussing terms like \"largest\", \"smallest\", \"larger than\", \"smaller than\", etc.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConsider using the rocket cutouts to create an interactive emergent reader like this \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/ideas\/3734\/fun-snow-themed-activities\/\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003esnowman example\u003c\/a\u003e. As students complete the pages, they'll have to problem solve where to use each cutout so that the pages make sense (an added bonus!).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpace Silhouette Matching\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cfigure\u003e\n\t \u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/HC-Astronaut-Silhouette-Matching.jpg\" alt=\"space themed shadow matching game\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: Homeschool Creations\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLike regular matching games, your preschoolers will be required to make observations, pay attention to detail, and identify like objects in this activity. The silhouettes add additional complexity to the exercise, forcing students to rely on shapes rather than other, more noticeable colors and details. A great problem solving activity!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRocket Scissor Skills\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cfigure\u003e\n\t \u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/HC-Astronaut-Scissor-Skills.jpg\" alt=\"rocket themed scissor skill worksheet\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: Homeschool Creations\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJolanthe provides two scissor skill worksheet variations so your students will get plenty of practice! Consider printing the worksheet onto different types of paper (i.e different thicknesses, different textures, etc.). This will help strengthen student hand muscles as well as fine motor skills.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBonus:\u003c\/strong\u003e Print and laminate worksheets. Provide students with dry erase crayons and invite them to do some pre-writing practice by tracing the lines!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRocket Color Review\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cfigure\u003e\n\t \u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/HC-Astronaut-Color-Recognition.jpg\" alt=\"rocket themed color cards\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: Homeschool Creations\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot only will students practice color and color \u003cem\u003eword\u003c\/em\u003e recognition with these adorable printables, they're just as versatile as the vocabulary flash cards. Here are some great exercise ideas:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInvite students to trace the color words for printing practice.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHave students review letters and the concept of ordering by placing the color cards in alphabetical order.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCreate an interactive emergent reader color book (like the example below) that students can read over and over. On the first page they can glue the colored rocket and on the opposite page they can glue objects of the same color found around the classroom (i.e. a button, a pom pon, a magazine clipping, etc.)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Rocket-Color-Book-Interactive-Emergent-Reader-1.jpg\" alt=\"example rocket themed interactive emergent reader color book\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Rocket-Color-Book-Interactive-Emergent-Reader-2.jpg\" alt=\"example rocket themed interactive emergent reader color book\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese selections don't even make up \u003cem\u003ehalf\u003c\/em\u003e of the activities in Jolanthe's Astronaut Preschool Pack so be sure to check out her full post for the download!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHappy Learning!\n\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Blog-Signature1.jpg\" alt=\"signature\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734101270553,"sku":"A3332","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/HC-Astronaut-Vocab-Cards.jpg?v=1522781677"},{"product_id":"astronauts-to-earth-game-board-a3378","title":"Astronauts to Earth Game Board","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Astronauts-to-Earth-Numbers.jpg\" alt=\"Space Preschool Printable\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: mama-jenn.blogspot.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you're looking for a fun game to add to your space unit or an activity to include in your \"Space Day\" {May 6th} lessons, this fabulous \"Astronauts to Earth Game\" designed by \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/mama-jenn.blogspot.com\/2011\/03\/astronauts-to-earth-game-printable.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eMama Jenn\u003c\/a\u003e is the ideal activity! She provides four different variations that will help your preschoolers strengthen various skills:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColor recognition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNumber\/numeral recognition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShape recognition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe fourth game board is blank, allowing you to include a concept of your choice. Consider one of the following applications:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLetter Recognition. Choose six focus letters. Script a lowercase letter onto each rocket and create a game die with the matching uppercase letter. Have students take turns rolling the die and marking off a cloud by the correct rocket.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSight Word Recognition. Choose six focus sight words, scripting one onto each rocket. Create a game die with the same sight words and invite students to take turns rolling the die, matching the words to the correct rocket, and marking off a cloud.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRhyming Words. Choose six rhyming pairs. Script one word from each pair onto the rockets and the second onto a game die. Have students take turns rolling the die, making the correct match, and marking off a cloud. You might also consider finding the images for each rhyming pair, pasting one onto the rocket and the other onto the game die.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBeginning Letter Sounds. Choose six focus letters. Create a stack of game cards containing images of objects\/items that begin with the same consonant sound as the letters on the rockets. Have students take turns picking up a card, saying the name of the picture, and crossing off a cloud next to the correct rocket.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBe sure to visit the full post at Mama Jenn for the download!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734111461401,"sku":"A3378","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Astronauts-to-Earth-Numbers.jpg?v=1522781738"},{"product_id":"summer-star-unit-constellation-activity-cards-a3418","title":"Summer Star Unit - Constellation Activity Cards","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-large wp-image-1359 \" title=\"ConstellationCards\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/ConstellationCards.jpg\" alt=\"Summer Space Preschool Printable\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003eLeft: www.nrc-cnrc.gc.ca | Right: www.science-teachers.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSummer, with its warm clear nights, is the perfect time of year to do some star gazing and, subsequently, tackle a space unit! We found two sets of constellation cards that would make a great introduction to the unit. While your little ones probably won't catch onto names like 'Sagittarius the Archer' or 'Cassiopeia the Queen', they'll be amazed to find that, just as they search for shapes in the passing clouds, shapes can be found in the night sky too!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe found the first set of cards at the National Research Council Canada website {via \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/countingcoconuts.blogspot.com\/2011\/01\/on-our-shelves-january.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eCounting Coconuts\u003c\/a\u003e}. Eight cards total, each card comes with a brief summary of how the constellation came to be. The second set is a bit more comprehensive {i.e. includes more constellations} with 28 constellation cards, but does not provide a history with each card. We found the second set at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.science-teachers.com\/constellation_flashcards.htm\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eScience-Teachers.com\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConstellation Card Applications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvide your kiddos with a fun fine motor activity, inviting them to use a jumbo push pin for a little constellation pin punching! Either set will work great for this exercise.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrint two sets of constellation cards and have your kiddos test their memory\/matching skills with a game of concentration. The larger set of cards would probably work better for this activity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUsing several sets of the cards, invite your kiddos to play a game of constellation 'Go Fish'! This exercise will work best once your students have had some exposure to the different constellations {and their names!}.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734123356185,"sku":"A3418","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/ConstellationCards.jpg?v=1522781809"},{"product_id":"summer-star-unit-my-stargazing-journal-a3419","title":"Summer Star Unit - My Stargazing Journal","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1366\" alt=\"Summer Science Preschool Printable\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/My-Stargazing-Journal.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003eIf you have time for a summer star unit, consider having your kiddos complete a star\/sky study at home, recording their findings in their personal stargazing journal. Not only will this exercise allow your kiddos to observe what they're learning about in a natural setting, it's a great way to get parents or older siblings involved {as assistant astronomers}!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs \"Lead Astronomer\" in the activity, your students {with the help of their 'assistants', of course!}, will be asked to record\/describe the...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDate, time, and location of the study\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNames of any assistants\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeather conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConstellations recognized\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdditionally, on each sky\/star study journal page, students are given a space to draw a picture of the night sky. This is a great way to encourage independent study, simulate data collection, and provide your kiddos with a fun way to learn about the world around them!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Digital Download","offer_id":1734123847705,"sku":"A3419","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/My-Stargazing-Journal.jpg?v=1522781810"},{"product_id":"summer-star-unit-copying-making-constellations-a3420","title":"Summer Star Unit - Copying \u0026 Making Constellations","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg title=\"constellation1\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-1374\" alt=\"Summer Space and Stars Preschool Lesson Plan\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/constellation1.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: www.kidssoup.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHaving your kiddos practice tracing or drawing constellations is another great activity to include in your summer star unit! We found this introductory worksheet {pictured left} at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.kidssoup.com\/Space\/Space_Activities.html#freespaceactivities\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eKidsSoup\u003c\/a\u003e to get you started. Sharpening visual discrimination skills, students must study the picture of the constellation in order to re-create the image in the space provided. [NOTE: Before they attempt drawing, invite your kiddos to trace the picture provided in order to get a feel for the shape!]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnce they've had practice copying various constellations, provide them with a \"constellation map\" or \"star paper\" and invite them to create their own! Since your kiddos will be experimenting with shapes and ways to connect the dots, provide them with a practice map to use in working out the kinks. After creating their unique constellation, being sure to record it on the official constellation map {pictured below}, have them name it and craft a mythical tale about its origin. Include this information on the new constellation form, providing each child with a certificate of \"discovery authentication\". If you're feeling ambitious, take all of your students' newly discovered constellations and merge them into a complete sky map. Invite students to try and match each constellation to their creator.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e{Free} Download:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg title=\"constellation2\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1377\" alt=\"Summer Stars and Space Preschool Printable\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/constellation2.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Digital Download","offer_id":1734123978777,"sku":"A3420","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/constellation2.jpg?v=1524666188"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/collections\/constellation2.jpg?v=1530027774","url":"https:\/\/www.supplyme.com\/collections\/preschool-space-worksheets\/skill-matching.oembed","provider":"SupplyMe","version":"1.0","type":"link"}