Ages 8+
Bring the wonder of space a little closer to home with the 4M Build Your Own Solar System. Part science project, part craft activity and part bedroom display, this hands on kit lets kids build their own model of the solar system before watching the planets revolve around the sun.
Once complete, the planets glow in the dark, turning their creation into a cosmic display they can keep coming back to. The included wall chart and planet facts add another layer of learning, making it a fun introduction to astronomy, planets and our solar system.
Designed by 4M, a brand known for clever educational science and craft kits, this is a rewarding project for curious kids and families to build together.
Why You'll Love It
- Build and display your own large solar system model
- Combines science, astronomy, creativity and hands on learning in one project
- Planets revolve around the sun for an interactive finished model
- Glow in the dark planets add an extra element of fun once the lights go out
- Encourages curiosity about planets, space and how our solar system works
- Large finished model creates an impressive bedroom or playroom display
- Includes a wall chart and fun facts to extend learning beyond the build
- A rewarding science and craft project children can enjoy independently or together with family
- Finished model measures approximately 75 cm x 75 cm
Perfect For
- Curious kids interested in space, planets, astronomy and science
- School aged children who enjoy building, making and hands on projects
- Young space enthusiasts looking to learn more about the solar system
- STEM and STEAM learning at home
- Weekend and school holiday projects
- Family activities that parents and children can build together
- Birthday and Christmas gifts for kids who love science and space
Play Ideas
- Build the model together and identify each planet as you add it to the solar system
- Use the included wall chart to discover facts about the planets and compare their different characteristics
- Turn off the lights and observe the glow in the dark planets
- Use the finished model as a starting point for conversations about space, gravity, orbits and our place in the solar system
- Hang the completed model in a bedroom or playroom for an educational display kids can revisit
Develops Skills
- Scientific curiosity and early astronomy knowledge
- Fine motor skills through hands on construction
- Following instructions and sequencing
- Concentration and patience
- Problem solving
- Spatial awareness
- Creative thinking
Included
- Solar system model components
- Glow in the dark planets
- Wall chart
- Planet facts
- Instructions