Space

Space, infinity, stars, planets and space travel can be a daunting but exciting subject for children to study.

The concept of infinity is hard for little minds to grasp but at the same time, they marvel at how big the universe is and what creatures could lie within it.

The study of the planets is a central theme as children compare what is required for life (as we know it) to exist.

Stars are another area of imaginative study where children discover that our Sun is really just a huge star so, what if all those other stars out there had planets around them as well?

Space Travel fills small minds with excitement as they're filled with anticipation of finding new life, new planets and new solar systems.

Astronauts fascinate the young ones as they wonder what it would be like to live in space, what do they eat and how do astronauts go to the toilet?

Some reference I found useful are:

On the Bookshelf

Space Encyclopedia by Heather Cooper and Nigel Henbest, published by Dorling Kindersley Books UK.

You'll find this at your local library or in bookshops.

It is packed full of information about all elements of space but some aspects may be a bit tricky for your child to read alone. The size of the book alone is daunting to children but try to break it down into sections of interests - say the planets - and read all the fascinating facts about them.

On The Web

NASA - National Aeronatuics and Space Administration www.nasa.gov You may need to navigate to the home page, depending upon breaking news.

This is a great site for keeping up to date with manned and unmanned missions. It also has a specific area for kids, broken down into Year levels. You can go to Astronaut School, study what makes Pokemon work and find out about how to become an Explorer School.

I hope you find these helpful. NASA

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