Materials
Styrofoam cup
Pin
Flashlight
Instructions
1. Using a pin, poke holes in the bottom of a Styrofoam cup. If the children do this step, supervise closely.
2. Darken the classroom and shine the flashlight through the cup, creating a starry night on the ceiling.
3. Sing "Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star."4. Talk to the children about the night sky. Explain to them what stars really are, describe some of the constellations and talk about how long ago people used the stars to navigate on the seas.More to doMore science: Help the children make their own planetariums with Styrofoam cups. Shine them on the ceiling and discuss the different designs.
