Materials
2 to 3 clean, empty jars with lids (mayonnaise or peanut butter)
soil (enough to fill each jar half full)
small plastic bags
leaf or flower
small piece of lettuce, carrot, or coffee grounds
water
Instructions
Engage the children in a discussion about the sun. Explain that the sun is very
far off in space, but that it is so hot we feel its heat, and it helps everything on
Earth to grow.
2. Show the children the pictures of the sun, and encourage them to describe
what they see. Safety Note: Remind the children never to look directly into
the sun.
3. Teach the children the following fingerplay and actions:
Our Sun by Mary J. Murray
The sun shines and warms the Earth. (stand with arms in circle above head)
It also gives us light. (place hand over eyebrow to block sun)
It causes plants and trees to grow. (arms grow upward like a plant)
And shines on the moon at night. (head on hands sleeping motion)
Assessment
Consider the following:
* Display pictures of the sun, the moon, and the Earth. Can the children name
and differentiate between the three?
* Do the children understand that the Earth needs the sun?
