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I WONDER - What is a Galaxy?

This video is answering the question of what is a galaxy.

Tips for Parents

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

    A galaxy is a big group of stars, planets, and other space stuff. They all orbit around a huge source of gravity in the center.

  • Some activities you can do with your child now

    - Have a discussion with your child about what they learned from the video. Ask them to explain what a galaxy is and encourage them to use specific examples mentioned in the video. - Create a galaxy-themed art project. Provide materials for your child to make their own galaxy using paint, glitter, and other craft supplies. - Take a trip to a planetarium or observatory to further explore the topic of galaxies. Point out different celestial objects and discuss how they relate to galaxies. - Read books or watch documentaries about galaxies together. Discuss any new information and compare it to what they learned from the video.

  • Pretend play with your child

    GAME: "Galaxy Quest" Instructions: Have your child pretend to be a space explorer, while you act as their guide. Explore different areas of your home, assigning each area as a different galaxy. Use household objects to represent stars, planets, and other space stuff. Teach your child about galaxies as they collect objects and create their own galactic adventure.

  • 1 take away from the video for your child

    "Explore the wonders of the galaxy! Learn that a galaxy is a collection of stars, planets, and other space objects. Discover how everything is interconnected and revolves around a central force."