Stars are gigantic, luminous spheres made mostly of hydrogen and helium.
Their energy, produced by nuclear fusion, lights up the universe and our night sky.
Color of stars
Stars vary in size, color, and lifespan.
The color of a star corresponds to its temperature: blue stars are hotter, while red stars are cooler.
Our sun is a medium-sized yellow star.
All about stars
Stars are born in nebulae, which are large clouds of gas and dust.
Eventually, they die, often in spectacular ways like supernovas.
But why do stars twinkle? When starlight passes through Earth’s atmosphere, it gets bent slightly.
This bending, caused by different air layers of varying temperatures and densities, makes stars appear to twinkle.
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10 bonus fun facts about stars
Our closest star isn’t just any star. It’s the big, bright sun!
Stars come in different sizes — from dwarf stars to supergiants.
A group of stars forming a pattern is called a constellation.
The North Star, Polaris, has been a navigation guide for centuries.
Some stars are so far away that their light takes millions of years to reach us.
Stars are found in groups called galaxies. Our galaxy, the Milky Way, has billions of them.
UY Scuti is the biggest star we know of — so big that if you placed our sun next to it, it would look like a tiny marble next to a beach ball!
Stars don’t actually twinkle; it’s an effect seen from Earth’s atmosphere.
A shooting star isn’t actually a star; it is a meteor burning up in Earth’s atmosphere.
The lifecycle of a star includes stages like nebula, main sequence, red giant, and often, supernova.
Starry craft ideas with star clipart
Let’s transform star coloring pages into magical craft projects! Here are 5 craft ideas:
Galaxy jars: Fill a jar with cotton balls, and add water mixed with paint (blue, purple, and a bit of glitter for a sparkling touch). Layer the cotton to create a galaxy effect.
Constellation lampshade: Take an old lampshade and stick star clipart on it. Poke holes to represent constellations. When the light is on, your room will be filled with stars.
Star clipart mobile: Hang various star clipart pieces from a hanger or stick.
Starry night collage: Create a background with dark paper. Add star clipart, maybe even a moon or a planet. Use glitter for extra sparkle.
Star bookmarks: Laminate star clipart with your child’s name or a favorite quote. A perfect companion for bedtime stories.
EVERYTHING KIDS NEED - This fun and educational arts and crafts kit contains an acrylic sun and planets, glow in the dark and metallic paints, plus suction cups and hanging supplies to...
BUILD THE WHOLE SOLAR SYSTEM - Perfect for kids who love outer space room decor, this kit is a super fun way to decorate an entire replica of our solar system, complete with glow in the...
CREATE A HANGING MOBILE OR WINDOW DISPLAY - After painting their sun and planets, kids can use this solar system kit as suncatcher window art or as a hanging mobile with the included...
LEARN WHILE CREATING – As part of our commitment to education, this solar system set includes a detailed Learning Guide that teaches kids the history of the art of stained glass, as...
Educational adventures with star coloring pages
Incorporating star clipart into learning activities is a fantastic way to engage your child’s curiosity about the universe. Here are 5 activities:
Star counting game: Place various stars on a board. Have your child count them, introducing them to numbers and basic math.
Constellation mapping: Use star clipart to recreate famous constellations on paper. This can help your child learn about different star patterns.
Color sorting: Using different colored star printables, have your child sort the stars by color, enhancing their color recognition skills.
Alphabet stars: Write letters on star pages and have your child arrange them alphabetically, aiding in letter recognition.
Star size sorting: Cut out stars of different sizes. Have your child arrange them from smallest to largest, a fun way to understand size and sequencing.
THE PERFECT NIGHT LIGHT - With its 7 colors, dimmer settings, and color-changing mode, kids can set the perfect outer space scene for bedtime! The designs they create with the included...
KID-FRIENDLY DECORATING - With the space-themed wrap and colorful gemstones, it's easy for kids to decorate their night light with their own unique designs! 2 styluses for applying gems...
EVERYTHING INCLUDED - Kids get everything they need to create a spectacular outer space night light: color-changing lid and light jar, 1,000+ gems in 7 colors, 2 styluses for applying...
EASY OPERATION - We've made it simple for kids to operate their night light, with one on/off button and one to cycle through the 8 color modes. The power button doubles as a dimmer so...
Star clipart
Simple blank star coloring pages
Count to 100 stars sheet
Star patterns
Books about stars
Books about stars, constellations, and space can open new worlds of imagination and knowledge, perfectly complementing the crafts and activities you’ve explored together.
The moon and stars set the stage for Oliver & Hope's return in this much-anticipated follow-up to the award-winning "Oliver & Hope's Amusing Adventure"
Come along for the ride as Oliver the bear and Hope the butterfly join their friends Millie the barn owl and Chewie the English bulldog for their first camping trip
From fire-breathing dragons and alien spaceship encounters to a circus filled with elephants, giraffes and acrobats spinning in the air, the friends spend the night discovering the...
Geared toward children ages 3-8, the book's simple narrative and detailed illustrations allow readers to take a front row seat with these friends around the campfire, have some fun and...
