This quote is in the Davis Center at the US Space & Rocket Center in Huntsville.Today at 10:26 a.m. the
will be viewed by millions.
Millions of Americans who love that we explore space and reach for discoveries outside of our immediate planet.
Throw a launch party with your kids. You can watch it then play some of the games below or color some of the printables. Make it a day they won't forget.
If your child loves space and wants
p I encourage you to share the NASA website with them.
There are a number of educational aspects that can keep their dream alive of going into outer space one day.
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Looking for some coloring sheets to mark the end of an era? Color them and date them. Go
Let the children write or tell you what they are thinking about as they watch the shuttle.
It would be great for a scrapbook later.
Go h
mory game via NASA
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Do you have old
You can also follow a real time track via Google Earth. Get
TIPS FOR IMAGINARY PLAY -
1. Lay some chairs down on their backs. Get some belts or ribbon and let the kids strap themselves in.
2. Get out the bicycle helmets to act as astronaut helmets. (Add sunglasses for visors)
3. Once they "reach" outer space, "walk" around the room like you are floating
4. Help them imagine what they see, stars, the sun, the Earth, the solid rocket boosters falling back to Earth.
5. Help them strap back in for a return flight home.