In honor of Astronomy Day on April 28, make your own constellations. Choose your favorite from a map of the night sky, which you can find in many books or online.
Materials:
- Construction paper
- Pushpin
- White crayon
- Piece of cardboard or corkboard
Instructions:
- Draw a picture of a constellation (popular choices are the Big Dipper, Little Dipper, or any constellation you choose!) on a piece of construction paper.
- Lay the construction paper on top of the cardboard and use the pushpin to make small dots in the shape of your constellation.
- Hang your finished picture on a window to see the light shine through the holes.
When you’re finished with your project, take your kids outside to find the constellation that they made in the night sky.
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