Small Steps, Giant Leap: Using Your Senses

Event Details:

Small Steps, Giant Leap: STEM Adventures for Little Space Explorers has been designed by the Space Foundation to engage early learners Prek-K from all backgrounds.  With a specific emphasis on Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) education through interactive storytelling and hands-on lessons and activities. The lessons and activities have been designed specifically to align with Colorado’s Early Childhood Care and Education Science and Reading/Writing Standards.

Theme: Using Your Senses
Book: Good Night Little Astronaut by Dr. Jose Morey


Activity: Astronaut Sensory Box

Supplies you will need:

• Sensory Box Activity Worksheet
• Book
• Large box or container
• Items that astronauts would need in space (tools, Velcro, vacuum-sealed food, juice pouch, gloves)
• Items that astronauts would study in space (different types of rocks, plants, book)

Vimeo Link to today’s program!
Dr. Morey recorded a Spanish version of Good Night Little Astronaut, which can be found HERE.