Hey, have you heard there is going to be a total solar eclipse on August 21, 2017?
What is a total solar eclipse you ask - let me explain. A solar eclipse occurs when the moon comes in between the earth and the sun causing a shadow of the moon to fall on certain portions of the earth. Here is a link to a great video you and your kids can watch to learn more about the solar eclipse:
Here are some great craft ideas all about the solar eclipse you can do with your kids:
1 - Solar Eclipse Chalk Art
2 - Solar Eclipse Pin Hole Camera
Stay safe and still enjoy the sun's stellar shows by creating your very own pinhole camera. It's easy! All the instructions and pictures showing a step by step process can be found here : JPL NASA
3 - Solar Eclipse Coffee Filter Craft
Here is a great craft to do with your kids to teach them about the solar eclipse. For the complete tutorial check out this site - Look We're Learning.
4 - Solar and Lunar Eclipse Model
Recreating a model of the solar (and lunar) eclipse for your kids to touch, play with and just experiment with will help your kids understand what an eclipse is and how it works. Follow the pictures at Arvin Gupta Toys to make your own.
5 - Solar Eclipse Cookies
Sun shaped cookie cutter and a circle cookie cutter along with some frosting and sugar cookie dough make for a sweet and educational solar eclipse. Need a great sugar cookie recipe? My favorite recipe for sugar cookies can be found at Sallys Baking Addiction.
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