Bring science and outdoor fun together with the Let’s Play Outdoors Solar Systems Lanyards! Designed to spark curiosity and encourage exploration, these vibrant lanyards feature eye-catching solar system designs that kids will love.
Perfect for school trips, outdoor learning, or everyday use, each lanyard showcases colorful planets, stars, and space-themed graphics that make learning about the universe exciting and accessible. Made from durable, lightweight materials, they’re comfortable to wear all day while securely holding ID cards, whistles, or small essentials.
Whether used for educational activities, group events, or as a fun accessory, these lanyards inspire young explorers to look up, stay curious, and enjoy the great outdoors.
Key Features:
- Bright and engaging solar system design
- Durable and lightweight for everyday wear
- Ideal for outdoor activities, school, and events
- Easy-to-use clip for secure attachment
- Encourages interest in science and space exploration
Make every adventure out of this world with these fun and functional solar system lanyards!
Early Years Solar System: What It Is & How to Teach It
Understanding the solar system is one of the most exciting ways to introduce young children to science. For early years learners, it opens up a world of curiosity, imagination, and discovery—perfect for outdoor play and hands-on learning.
In this guide, we’ll explore what the solar system is and share simple, engaging ways to bring it to life for young children.
🚀 What Is the Solar System? (Explained for Early Years)
The solar system is made up of:
- The Sun (a star at the centre)
- Eight planets that orbit the Sun
- Other objects like moons, asteroids, and comets
The Sun is the most important part—it gives light and energy and keeps everything moving in space.
Put simply for children:
“The solar system is like a big space family, with the Sun in the middle and planets travelling around it.”
There are eight planets, including Earth, where we live. These planets move in paths called orbits around the Sun.
🌟 Why Teach the Solar System in Early Years?
Learning about space helps children:
- Build curiosity about the world
- Develop early science vocabulary
- Encourage imaginative play
- Understand day, night, and seasons
BBC children’s programming like CBeebies shows how space can be made fun, visual, and accessible for younger learners.
🌈 How to Engage Early Years Children with the Solar System
1. 🌞 Use Movement & Outdoor Play
Turn your outdoor space into a “solar system”:
- One child is the Sun
- Others become planets orbiting around
- Use ropes or chalk circles to show orbits
This physical learning helps children understand movement and space relationships.
2. 🎨 Get Creative with Crafts
Simple activities include:
- Making paper plate planets
- Creating a hanging solar system mobile
- Painting planets with different textures
Encourage children to talk about colours and sizes while creating.
3. 🎶 Learn Through Songs & Stories
BBC-style learning often uses music and storytelling to explain complex ideas simply. For example, children can:
- Sing planet songs
- Act out space adventures
- Create their own “planet stories”
4. 🔭 Explore the Night Sky
BBC Newsround suggests that even beginners can explore space just by looking up at the sky on a clear night.
With young children:
- Spot the Moon
- Look for bright planets
- Talk about what they can see
5. 🧩 Use Simple Language & Repetition
Keep explanations short and repeat key ideas:
- “The Sun is in the middle”
- “Planets go around the Sun”
- “Earth is our home”
Repetition builds confidence and understanding.
🌍 Bringing It All Together
The solar system might seem like a big concept, but for early years learners, it’s all about:
- Simple ideas
- Play-based learning
- Curiosity and wonder
By combining movement, creativity, and storytelling—just like BBC learning resources—you can turn space into something children not only understand but truly enjoy.
