Solar System

Solar System

A Montessori solar system is a set of materials and activities that help children learn about the sun, the planets, and other celestial bodies in our solar system. Some examples of Montessori solar system materials and activities are:

Solar system nomenclature cards that show the names and images of the sun and the planets

Solar system models that show the relative sizes and distances of the sun and the planets, such as Safari Ltd - The Solar System 

Solar system diagrams that show the order of the planets from the sun outwards

Solar system art projects that involve painting, cutting, and sticking the sun, the earth, and the moon on paper or contact paper

Solar system revolving model that shows how the earth revolves around the sun and the moon revolves around the earth using construction paper and brad clips

Montessori birthday celebration that shows how a child completes one revolution around the sun every year using a candle and a globe

The purpose of a Montessori solar system is to help children develop an interest and curiosity about astronomy and earth science. It also helps children develop skills such as matching, sorting, labeling, reading, counting, and fine motor control.