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I WONDER - How Old Is The Sun?

This video is answering the question of how old is The Sun.

Tips for Parents

  • Here's how to talk to your child about it

    The Sun is about 4.5 billion years old and is currently in the middle of its life cycle. In the future, it will become a red giant and then shrink to become a white dwarf star.

  • Some activities you can do with your child now

    - Discuss the concept of life cycles with your child. Talk about how things change and grow over time, using examples from the video like how the Sun is currently in the middle of its life cycle. - Ask your child what they think will happen in the next stage of the Sun's life cycle, and encourage them to share their ideas and imagination. - Use arts and crafts to create a visual representation of the Sun's life cycle, such as a drawing or a model, to help your child understand and remember the information from the video. - Go outside with your child and observe the Sun. Talk about its brightness and warmth, and how it affects our daily lives. Encourage your child to ask questions and explore their curiosity about the Sun.

  • Pretend play with your child

    GAME NAME: Sun's Life Journey INSTRUCTIONS: Take turns pretending to be the Sun and act out its life cycle. Start as a young star, then become a red giant, and finally shrink down to a white dwarf. Use your imagination to explore each stage and discuss the amazing journey of the Sun together.

  • 1 take away from the video for your child

    "Moral Lesson: Just like the Sun has a life cycle, everything in life has a beginning, middle, and end. Enjoy each stage and embrace change."