Talk about outer space and have children talk about movies or books they have seen or read about space. Ask children if they can think of the names of any planets. Hand out papier mache planets and have children paint and decorate planets. Draw names to see who gets to take the first swing at the sun. Children will take home treats and candies that will be inside the pinata.
Preparation Make planets and pinata from paper mache.
Be sure that the sun is not too hard for the children to break open. Make planet shaped name tags. Reserve planet and outer space books. Phone and remind parents of program 3 days prior. Prepare reading list for parents to take home.