#Words to twinkle twinkle little star full#

If possible, darken the room so the stars are more visible. Put the cup over a flashlight for the kids to see their own shining stars. Give each child a paper cup and allow them to poke holes in the bottom, as many as they like. Give the kids time to play with their stars as they “shine their twinkle stars in the sky” and sing Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star. Then help them tape their stars to a Popsicle stick or straw. Set them aside to dry while doing the next activity. Give each child a yellow star, glue, and glitter to decorate their twinkle stars.

Tell the class they are going to make their own twinkle stars. What shapes fit inside a star? (5 triangles and a pentagon)Ĭan you make other shapes? 6. Encourage them to say the names of each shape as they rearrange them to fit within the star. Give each child a star worksheet with a set of shapes, and crayons. How many points does a star have? (Count 5) 5. How many sides does a star have? (Show them a star and together count 10 sides) How can stars look like diamonds? (They both sparkle) What time of day can we see stars? (Night) Where can we see stars? (High in the sky) Discussion About Starsĭiscuss the meaning of the words in Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star. Twinkle, Twinkle You’re My Star, by Sandra Magsamen 4. Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star: A Traditional Lullaby, by Jane Taylor Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star by Jane Taylor, Illus. Here are some ideas for books that you can probably find at your public library. Then discuss what you learned about stars.

Read a story to the class about Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star. Read or sing the rhyme as a class using the poster you prepared. Tell them they will also be learning about stars through some fun star activities. Ask if they are familiar with the rhyme and allow them to respond, sharing what they like about the song. Tell the class you will be learning about the nursery rhyme, Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star.

Find a book to read about the rhyme or stars.

Cut out the second star into 5 triangles and a pentagon.

For math activity: For each child, draw two stars on a piece of paper.

Make the star 3-5 inches tall out of the yellow card stock.

For art activity: Cut out a star for each child.

#Words to twinkle twinkle little star full#

Write the lyrics to Twinkle, Twinkle Star on a poster (either the first verse or full version).Gather these supplies: Liquid glue, scissors, pencils, crayons, yellow card stock, glitter, paper cups, Popsicle sticks or straws, and flashlights.