Diy constellation projector

Like most preschool fascinations, I’m not entirely sure how it began. It might have been the Star Gazing Discovery Bottles I made last month, or the fact that they are in bed before they actually appear in the sky every night. Whatever the cause – studying stars has become the…

Turn an ordinary flashlight into a constellation projector and explore the night sky while indoors!

This oh-so-cool DIY smart phone projector will inspire little engineers to turn recyclables into inventions. There’s no stopping.

This project was something that we loved the idea of and had wanted to do for a while. Abby thought of the idea and I was smitten. Is there anything more beautiful than a sky full of stars or a pre…

These DIY constellation cards are the perfect project for a summer afternoon. It's a great way to introduce constellations for kids!

5 Constellations Kids Should Know - a great constellations printable to help kids learn about the main 5 Constellations in the northern hemisphere

Like most preschool fascinations, I’m not entirely sure how it began. It might have been the Star Gazing Discovery Bottles I made last month, or the fact that they are in bed before they actually appear in the sky every night. Whatever the cause – studying stars has become the…

Star gazing has always been strongly connected to the imagination. From the epic myths associated with certain constellations, to simple games of 'connect the dots', to dreams of space exploration, looking at the night sky has always been a time of calm reflection and imagining... a perfect place to be right before drifting off to sleep! Although it would be wonderful to go out on a star walk every night, light pollution from cities and time constraints make this a less than likely scenario…