Shapes Flashlight Constellations

Kids are naturally curious about stars and constellations. This activity takes that fascination and pairs it with learning to identify shapes in this free printable shapes flashlight constellations activity.

Shape Flashlight Constellations

Shapes are the foundation to geometry. I have a tendency to focus primarily on identifying shapes, but with this activity we are going to focus on both shape identification and drawing shapes.

This activity is great for pre-k, kindergarten, and first-grade kids.

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In addition to working on drawing shapes, this activity works your child’s fine motor skills as they grip thepush-pin. This activity is also an opportunity to teach your child about the importance of respecting materials since they can get poked by the push-pin.

Your kiddos will love seeing the results of their constellation poking when they attach their paper to the flashlight.

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Constellation Shapes

Materials

Shape Flashlight Constellation Template
Flashlight
Push Pin (Larger ones are easier for small hands)
Tape
Cardboard

Instructions

Download the FREE Shape Flashlight Constellation Template below.
Cut the template into 6 individual pieces.
Place a shape on the cardboard and use the push-pin to poke a hole in each of the stars.
Tape the shape over the flashlight
Go inside a dark room, turn on the flashlight, point it at a wall and admire your constellation.
Repeat with all the shapes.

Tip: Be sure to wiggle the push-pin around a bit to make the holes a little bigger, this will help the light come through.

Hands-on activity to learn about constellations using pipe cleaners, beads, and constellation flashcards for an engaging STEM activity! Use to teach preschool, pre k, kindergarten, first grade, 2nd grade, 3rd grade, 4th grade and more about stars, solar system, astronomy or as a fun, educational science activity

Kids will have loads of fun learning about different star formations and their names with this easy-to-make Constellations Cootie Catcher. This is the perfect addition to your solar system for kids unit with preschool, pre k, kindergarten, first grade, 2nd grade, 3rd grade, 4th grade, 5th grade, and 6th grade students

Constellations for Kids

If you are looking for even more constellation activities and free constellations worksheet options, you will love these resources:

Constellation Flashcards
Learn shapes with this fun Flashlight Constellations
Constellations Printable Mini Book
Pipe Cleaner Constellations
Skip Counting Constellations Printable combines practicing counting by 2s, 5s, and 10s with dot to dot constellations!
Fun-to-make Cootie Catcher Constellation Printable
Create this fun Constellations Printable wheel to spin and learn about even more star formations

Looking for more shape activities? Check these out.

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