8:55 AM
Terri Thompson
Are you following me on Facebook yet? If not, you may want to stop by and hit "like." Why? Well, I've started offering a daily Creative Family Challenge. Each day I'll share a fun & easy way to connect as a family.
Look for shapes in the clouds and make up stories about what you find. That was yesterday's challenge. It's easy; it doesn't require any special supplies; and is certainly achievable for any family. I don't plan on stressing you out with these challenges. Do one today, or just jot the idea down to do on a less busy day.
You can get these challenges if you follow Creative Family Fun on Facebook. I'll also be offering the challenges on Google+, if you prefer that format.
Please join in and let me know you're up for the challenge. Share with your friends. (Hit the share button on Facebook... I'd love it if you do!)
Now it's time to go have some family fun! Will you join me?
~ You can never go wrong with a book by Gail Gibbons. This choice is great for preschoolers and is the perfect introduction to the sun. Your kids will learn a lot without getting overwhelmed with too much information.
~ This book is part of the Let's-Read-And-Find-Out Science series, Stage 2. It's perfect for your elementary-aged kids who are just beginning to grasp science facts. It's chock full of information and is a great choice for reading aloud. The book also has two different experiments in the back to help reinforce the information you learned.
~ This was our favorite of the nonfiction picks. My girls loved the bright illustrations and the fun facts. The information led to lots of great questions and conversation. The experiment in the back of this book is a can't-miss and illustrates perfectly how the sun makes day and night.
~ It's easy to observe that the sun makes light, but how does it happen? This book attempts to answer that question as well as explaining about all the different sources of light.
~ A fun and easy explanation of shadows. Have fun reading, then go on a shadow hunt!
~ The sun makes light and it also makes the seasons. This book explains how that happens. Follow along with a hands-on activity that perfectly illustrates the changing of the seasons.
~ This book is written in a conversational style which makes it a great choice for reading aloud to preschoolers. "What is the sun? The sun is a star. Is the sun near? No, it is far."
~ The lyrical words make this a good one for your preschoolers. Learn that the sun is a star and what makes it special. You never know, your little one may decide that the sun is their favorite star too!
~ Enjoy one of the most treasured folk tales of Korea and hear a story about how the sun, the moon, and the stars came to light the world.
~ This Caldecott Medal winner retells an old Pueblo Indian tale - a story told to explain the importance of the sun to all of life.
