Yes, the solar eclipse is upon us… again. We thought we’d get a break after the 2017 Eclipse Glasses Madness, but it’s back and libraries everywhere are besieged with phone calls and visitors asking the eternal question, “Do you have any of those eclipse glasses?”
We’re out, but we’re getting more on Monday, just in time for the event itself. For those of you still in the heat of handing out glasses, stay strong. In the meantime, here are links to fun eclipse activities and resources for you to share.
TeachersPayTeachers is a treasure trove. Here are a few I’ve downloaded:
Traci Clausen has a very cute informational activity and craft.
What’s an eclipse day without a cool hat? Katie Mense has a cute hat kids can color in and wear.
Amanda Richardson has a hat AND props to re-enact your own solar eclipse!
Teaching Tiny Smiles has a word search.
Need coloring pages? Check out Looped Into Literacy and In Our Middle School Era.
TeachersPayTeachers has a language filter, so make use of it! My community is primarily Spanish-speaking, so I’ve downloaded some crowns from Dee Teaches, activity sheets from Angie’s Schoolhouse, and crowns and coloring pages from Bilingually Ever After.
Crayola has a fun activity showing kids how to create an eclipse with chalk and construction paper.
NASA’s Space Place has games, videos, and activities for kids and NASA Scope through Arizona State University has activities for grownups and kids alike. Check out some great photography on NASA’s Eclipses Gallery!
Above all, be safe and enjoy your eclipse experience.
Photo courtesy of Jongsun Lee on Unsplash
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