What's out There?: Group Activities
What's out There - Group Activities
A variety of group activities are included that incorporate cooking, science, art, and games.
Small Group Activities are a great way to build a positive classroom climate and teach social interaction skills. Providing structure during these activities will create clear expectations for students and promote independence. Refer to the Small Group Activity routine ideas located in the STAR Media Center for additional ideas.
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GAME: ASTRONAUT TRAINING(Gross motor game using astronomical images and concepts) |
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GAME: ASTRONOMICAL MEMORY(Memory game using space images) |
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GAME: MUSICAL PLANETS(Astronomical spin on the classic musical chairs game) |
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GAME: OUTER SPACE ROLL AND STAMP(Number identification game using dice) | |
ART: ALIEN HEADBAND(Art project in which students craft headbands modeled after aliens) |
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ART: FOIL-STAMPED MOON(Art project in which students use foil to create stamped moons) |
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ART: GALAXY IN A JAR(Art project in which students create space-themed “sensory bottles”) |
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ART: NAME ROCKET(Art project in which students assemble personalized rockets) |
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COOKING: EDIBLE CONSTELLATIONS(Students assemble marshmallow snacks that resemble constellations) |
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COOKING: FRUIT ROCKET(Students create an edible rocket) |
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COOKING: MOON SNACK(Students make snacks modeled after moons) |
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COOKING: SUN SNACK(Students prepare sweet snacks that resemble suns) |
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SCIENCE:(Space-themed science inquiry lessons) | |
LIFE SKILLS:(Students work on lessons about meal preparation and clean-up) |
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THEME-RELATED BOOKS | There’s No Place Like Space by Tish Rabe Roaring Rockets by Tony Mitton Me and My Place in Space by Joan Sweeney If You Decide to Go to the Moon by Faith McNulty Hedgie Blasts Off! by Jan Brett Our Stars by Anne Rockwell |