To infinity – and beyond!!
This stellar set of 4 lightbox tiles includes an extra-long (10 x 24 cm) tile featuring the Solar System as well as stars, a space shuttle, and an astronaut. Each perspex tile is encased in a layered timber ply frame and the set comes in a drawstring bag.
EDUCATIONAL APPLICATIONS
Individual
Introduce the tiles on lightbox tables and interest tables, get the children to hold them to a window, and talk about what they see.
Group Setting
These tiles are perfect for using in group time discussions, ask the children about the planets that they know and the difference in colors, etc. Open up a discussion about space and the universe. Have the children work together to place the tiles in planetary order on a lightbox table.
Outdoors
Take outside and see if the children can imagine where each planet would be and how far away they are.
Learning opportunities
Promotes language skills, listening skills, engage the children in conversation with peers, and gives them a sense of belonging. Using the tiles as a gateway to explore their own surroundings will promote a better understanding of the world around them.
This is an all Australian Made and Owned product.