Materials
- Large floor mat, rug, or felt base, at least 2 × 2 meters
- Colored fabric strips or crepe paper, 6–8 rolls, each about 5–7 cm wide
- Planet cutouts made from cardstock or felt, 8–9 pieces, 12–20 cm diameter
- Double-sided tape or fabric tape
- One Sun cutout (felt or foam), about 25–30 cm diameter
- Optional: labels with planet names, laminated for durability
- Scissors
Instructions
- Lay the base mat flat on the floor, making sure there is enough space for children to sit or lie around it.
- Starting from the center, place the Sun and secure it lightly with tape so it stays visible but removable.
- Arrange fabric strips in wide circles to represent planetary orbits, adjusting spacing as you move outward.
- Place planet cutouts along their correct orbits, keeping sizes varied to show differences.
- Add labels if desired, positioning them near each planet for easy reading.