“The Sun” explained in 4 pictures
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Children understand that the Sun is a big star seen in the sky, that it makes Earth bright and warm, and that it helps living things in their daily lives
💬 What Is the Sun?
The Sun is a very bright star we can see in the sky. It is very big and has a round shape. It is far away, but its light reaches Earth.
🤔 Have you ever found the Sun in the morning or during the day?
💬 The Sun Makes Things Bright
When the Sun comes out, it becomes bright outside. During the day, we can see roads, trees, and houses well thanks to the Sun’s light. When the Sun sets, it slowly gets dark.
🤔 How does the way things look around you differ between daytime when the Sun is out and nighttime?
💬 The Sun Warms Us
The Sun’s light warms Earth. A sunny spot that feels nice and warm is a place where sunlight is shining. Because the Sun is there, Earth becomes a comfortable place to live.
🤔 Which feels warmer, a sunny spot or the shade?
💬 The Sun Helps Living Things
Plants use the Sun’s light to grow. We can also play outside in bright places because of the Sun’s light. But the Sun is dazzling, so we should not stare at it.
🤔 When you play outside on a bright day, what is good to wear on your head?