FREE Space: Planet Solar System Puzzles | EYFS Printable Activities

FREE Early Years Space: Solar System/Planets Puzzle Activities

Blast off into learning with our wonderful FREE Space: Planet Solar System Puzzles! This engaging printable resource is perfect for EYFS children, providing a fantastic activity to develop problem-solving, observational skills, and an understanding of our solar system through a fun, hands-on approach.

Ideal for Preschool, Nursery, School, or for Parents and Childminders at home, this puzzle pack is designed for children to begin to spot similarities and differences, recognise colours and patterns, and solve simple problems.

This fantastic FREE pack features:

• A set of 12 Solar System puzzles, each with 4 parts.

• A variety of celestial bodies: The puzzles feature the planets of our solar system, including Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune, as well as the Moon, Pluto, Ceres, and the Sun.

• Designed for early problem-solvers: The four-piece design is perfect for children who are ready to move on from simple two-piece puzzles, building their confidence and logical reasoning skills.

(Note: Please use your own discretion and knowledge of your children to ensure appropriateness of each activity suggested on this page and safety concerning any materials given and activity undertaken.)

• 💡 How to use this resource in your classroom/setting

  Our FREE Space: Planet Solar System Puzzles are incredibly versatile and can be used in a multitude of ways across various early years environments:

  • Focused Activity:

    • Print and laminate the puzzles for durability. Cut them out and mix them up.

    • Encourage children to find the matching pieces. You can ask questions like, "Can you find the four pieces that make up the Earth?", "What colours can you see on Jupiter?" or "Do these two pieces look like they belong together?" This helps them to spot similarities and differences and recognise colours and patterns.

  • Problem-Solving Practice: Puzzles are a fantastic tool for developing early problem-solving skills. Children need to think logically about how the pieces fit together and what the completed image will look like.

  • Space Vocabulary Learning: As children complete each puzzle, you can use the opportunity to introduce or reinforce the name of the planet or celestial body.

  • Child-Led Invitation to Play: Leave the puzzles out in a continuous provision area. Children may naturally be drawn to the activity and begin to solve the puzzles independently or collaboratively with their peers, promoting teamwork and communication.

  • Fine Motor Development: The act of picking up and manipulating the puzzle pieces strengthens hand muscles and improves hand-eye coordination.

• 🎯 Learning objectives covered - 🐣 EYFS Framework

  EYFS Framework:

  • Mathematics (Shape, Space and Measure): Children learn to match and manipulate shapes, and solve problems involving spatial reasoning.

  • Communication and Language (Speaking; Listening, Attention & Understanding): Children listen to instructions, engage in discussions about the planets, and use new vocabulary.

  • Physical Development (Fine Motor Skills): The act of picking up and manipulating the puzzle pieces strengthens hand muscles and improves hand-eye coordination.

  • Understanding the World (The World): Children learn about our solar system and the different planets and celestial bodies within it.

Download our FREE Space: Planet Solar System Puzzles today and add a delightful, educational, and fun touch to your learning!

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