Nursery World - EYFS Activities - Let’s explore…space

Tim Peake’s space mission is a great hook for getting children interested in astronomy. By Marianne Sargent

British astronaut Tim Peake’s expedition to the International Space Station (ISS) has captured the imaginations of children all over Britain and has inspired two early years settings to find out more about living and working in space.

ROSEACRE PLAYGROUP, SHEPPERTON, SURREY

Roseacre, a 24-place playgroup, planned six weeks of intergalactic activities at the end of last term, culminating in a space-themed Christmas party and a live screening of Peake’s launch.

Deputy manager Lynda Carter explains staff planned the topic around picture books to foster creative thought and help the children grasp some more difficult concepts about space. ‘We like to use books for our topics because it’s something the children can relate to,’ she says.

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