Some really good online resources and tools in this module. I’ll definitely be setting up a space themed Aistear area this year and I’ll be using lots of the activities and resources from this course to engage the kid’s interests and learning. The Astronomy picture of the day is a great idea that I could use for oral language development during Aistear. In small groups, we can discuss the pictures and talk about what they see. It would also be a great way of exposing them to space and science from a young age as lots of young children wouldn’t get to see such images otherwise.
I really liked people’s ideas of using pegboards for exploring the different constellations which would also enhance their fine motor skills. This could be done during Aistear or as a morning routine activity. A junk art station could also be set up to make space shuttles and rockets, they would really enjoy this.
Stellarium looks like a wonderful star gazing tool that I hadn’t heard of pre-course. I plan to use this for some science lessons as the boys will enjoy the 3D images and videos.
Lastly, Marvin and Milo is another great resource for the younger classes and I intend on using this for role play activities. These characters could also be incorporated into Gaeilge lessons using puppets perhaps?