Hey there! Want to do something fun and educational with your kids? Try making a paper globe! It’s a simple activity that helps little ones learn about Earth, the seasons, and even day and night. Plus, it’s a great hands-on way to celebrate Earth Day!
What You’ll Need:
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3 pieces of thick craft paper or cardboard
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2 toothpicks
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Scissors
A small foam ball or paper ball (around 8 cm wide)
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A printable globe template downland free form our blog
Let’s Get Crafty!
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Print the Globe Template – First, print out the pattern. Easy peasy!
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Color It In – Time to get creative! Use blue for oceans, green for land, and add your own fun touches.
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Cut It Out – Carefully cut out the curved parts. No need to cut into the center.
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Glue It on the Ball – Stick each piece around your foam ball to turn it into a mini Earth!
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Add the Toothpicks – Stick one at the top and one at the bottom – those are your Earth’s poles!
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Make a Stand – Use your cardboard to create a simple base. Poke two small holes to hold your globe up.
Want to go a step further? Add a tiny sticker or pin to show where you live on the globe!
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Now comes the fun science part – let’s talk about seasons and sunlight:
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Grab a flashlight and turn off the lights in the room.
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Pretend the flashlight is the Sun and your globe is the Earth.
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Slowly move your globe around the flashlight in a big circle – just like the Earth orbits the Sun!
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Keep your globe slightly tilted as you move it, and you’ll see how the Sun shines differently – that’s how we get seasons!
You can also spin your globe to show how day turns into night. Isn’t that cool?
This activity is perfect for little learners – it builds their fine motor skills and teaches them big science ideas in a fun, simple way. Great for classrooms, homeschool, or a weekend craft at home.
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