The Sun

Young 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

2026年7月8日 · こども図鑑
2026年7月8日 · こども図鑑
The sun is a very bright star that we can see in the sky.
It is very big and has a round shape.
It is far away, but its light reaches Earth.

💬 What Is the Sun?

The sun is a very bright star that 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?

When the sun comes out, it becomes bright outside.
We can see roads, trees, and houses well during the day because of sunlight.
When the sun sets, it gradually gets dark.

💬 The Sun Makes Things Bright

When the sun comes out, it becomes bright outside. We can see roads, trees, and houses well during the day because of sunlight. When the sun sets, it gradually gets dark.

🤔 How is what you see around you different during the sunny daytime and at night?

Sunlight 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.

💬 The Sun Warms Us

Sunlight 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?

Plants use sunlight to grow.
We can also play outside in the bright light of the sun.
But the sun is dazzling, so we should not stare at it.

💬 The Sun Helps Living Things

Plants use sunlight to grow. We can also play outside in the bright light of the sun. But the sun is dazzling, so we should not stare at it.

🤔 When you play outside on a dazzling day, what is good to wear on your head?