* Outer Space Planet Counting Plates and Preschool Worksheets

We've been practicing counting and number recognition 

with "C" during our preschool at home lessons. 

I saw some awesome Commemorative Planet Plates by Garth Johnson

in the World of Geekcraft Book:  

and thought wouldn't that be a cool project to adapt for "C" this week

for our Smart Summer Challenge, Outer Space Week. 

So, I printed out a planet coloring sheet from Coloring Castle

then, "C" and I colored in the sheet

with Crayola Markers and Elmer's Gel Pens 

(our new favorite because they're sparkly and awesome.)

I numbered some paper plates from 1-8

with a black permanent marker 

and we cut out and glued each planet to a plate.

"C" is learning how to recognize her numbers and her planets

and she's learning how to put them in order. 

It's also great practice for "E" (and honestly, mommy too) to learn 

the sequence of planets from the sun in our solar system!

I also printed out these worksheets on card stock

for "C" from Make Learning Fun 

thanks to Counting Coconuts awesome post about her 

mini outer space unit for this great project!

She happily sits placing these little glass beads 

from our sensory box stash. 

We're having fun this week studying all about space!

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Fondly,

pink and green mama, MaryLea