What Happens When I Fall Asleep?

Twinkle, twinkle, little star. Why are there stars in the sky at night? Does everyone go to bed at the same time? It’s time to find out more about night time.

This half term, we’ll be entering the celestial world of a mobile planetarium. We’ll listen carefully to stories about the patterns of the stars. Snuggling up with comfy cushions and blankets, we’ll listen to bedtime stories and lullabies. Zzz... Wide awake once more, we’ll learn about people and services that work at night and night time animals. We’ll also find out more about how good bedtime routines can have a positive impact on our health, and take part in a series of bedtime challenges. Ready, steady, brush your teeth!

In our mathematics lessons, we’ll play with the shape and size of star patterns, and create moons of different sizes out of sparkly play dough. Getting creative, we’ll make constellations out of battery-operated tea lights, and star mobiles out of silver sequins and glittery pompoms.

At the end of the project, we’ll share and reflect on what we have learnt. 

Help your child prepare for their project
The night is all right! Why not do some stargazing together after dark, either from your garden or, even better, a rural location with minimal light pollution? There are apps you can use on your phone to help you to identify stars and constellations!