‘Space’ planets with Velcro fastenings

About the game

Far beyond the clouds, the whole of space awaits us! Where is the Sun, what does the Moon look like, and which planets can be placed on the space board? It’s time to set off on a little journey through the Solar System.

‘Space’ is a wooden Velcro game featuring the Sun, the Moon and eight planets. The removable pieces allow children to explore the planets again and again.

The vastness of space feels closer when you can explore it for yourself.

In the set

• base measuring 27 × 18.5 cm with labelled spaces for the planets
• 10 pieces with Velcro fastenings: the Sun, the Moon, Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune

How to play

1. Explore the Solar System with your child.
2. The child places the planets in their correct positions.
3. Name the planets in order from the Sun.

Where to start

Start with the Sun, Earth and Moon. The rest of the planets will follow in due course.

Game variations

• ‘Which planet is the biggest?’;
• ‘Which one is closest to the Sun?’;
• ‘Where is the rocket flying to?’ — a story;
• Remove one planet — find the one that’s missing.

What children can practise

• an introduction to space
• memory and sequencing
• speech

Who it’s for

Children aged 3 and over; at home, at kindergarten, or during lessons with a teacher.

Material

Wood-based board (pressed wood), bright print.