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Seeing Stars: 3 Out-of-ThisWorld Activities for Kids

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0121_52adventures_1-8h.indd 1 12/14/20 10:50 PM Clear winter nights beckon us to wrap up warmly and head outside for some stargazing. Help kids learn more about astronomy and the night sky with these fun crafts and activities that explore space.

DIY constellation flashlight ê handmadecharlotte.com Kids can snuggle up in their beds and stargaze to their heart’s content, thanks to this clever idea for a DIY constellation flashlight by Handmade Charlotte. You’ll need a flashlight with a removable top, and with just some paint and paper, you can use it to beam your favorite constellations onto the bedroom wall.

Moonscape masterpiece ê iheartcraftythings.com Rachel of I Heart Crafty Things shares a walkthrough of her ingenious lunar masterpiece. Its wonderfully chunky paint texture and her clever method for creating craters make this an art project that kids of just about any age will love to do again and again.

Constellation jar lamp ê craft.ideas2live4.com Craft Ideas 2 Live 4 shows us how to turn a widemouthed jar into a mini planetarium that features real star patterns for stargazing inside anytime, day or night. You’ll need just a few inexpensive items, including the jar, aluminum foil, a small LED light and a Sharpie marker, to illuminate your own personal night sky. ■ — Kelly Knox