The Sky Above Us

Invite children to explore the wonders of the sky, weather, and space with this ready-to-use exploration curriculum. Through observation, art, and playful investigations, children learn about clouds, sunlight, day and night, and the changing sky.

Inside this guide, you’ll find:

• A suggested 4-week exploration plan

• Hands-on activities exploring clouds, sunlight, shadows, and weather

• Invitations that support scientific thinking, curiosity, and observation

• Opportunities for children to explore day and night, the sun, the moon, and the sky patterns

• Recommended materials, vocabulary, books, and songs

• Extension ideas that integrate sky exploration across classroom centers

Perfect for preschool classrooms, daycare programs, and home learning, this guide introduces early science concepts through observation of the world above us.