The Sun is a big, round light in the sky. It shines on us every day. The Sun is much, much bigger than our whole Earth.

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⭐ Sun & stars

Q: What colour is the Sun?

The Sun is yellow and very bright. The Sun shines all day long, even when clouds cover it.

Q: When do stars come out?

Stars come out at night, when the sky turns dark. There are so many stars in the sky, too many to count.

8 short answers for ages 3–6. Start with “What is a star?” or explore the complete set together.

What this set covers

This set has 8 short, child-friendly answers about this topic and is designed for ages 3–6. Every card adds a fact, something small to try and a prompt that keeps the conversation going.

Tap a question to reveal the answer, share the fun fact, try the tiny activity, then talk about it together.

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Card 1/8 schedule2 min · Together What is a star? Revealexpand_more On the flip side 💬 A short, honest answer ⭐ A fun fact for grown-ups 🎲 A tiny 30-second game Flip the cardautorenew

What is a star?

A star is a giant ball of hot, glowing gas, far away in space. Our Sun is a star too, just the closest one to us, which is why it looks so big and bright.

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Talk about itIf you could name your very own star, what would you call it?

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Did you know?The stars you see at night are so far away that their light took years to reach your eyes.

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Try itOn a clear night, look up and count how many stars you can spot in one minute.

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Still curious?Which star is the biggest one we know?Learn more in the full apparrow_forward

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Card 2/8 schedule1 min · Together What is the Sun? Revealexpand_more On the flip side 💬 A short, honest answer ⭐ A fun fact for grown-ups 🎲 A tiny 30-second game Flip the cardautorenew

What is the Sun?

The Sun is a big, round light in the sky. It shines on us every day.

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Talk about itWhat do you like about sunny days?

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Did you know?The Sun is much, much bigger than our whole Earth.

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Try itDraw a big yellow circle for the Sun.

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Still curious?What colour is the Sun?Learn more in the full apparrow_forward

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Card 3/8 schedule1 min · Together What colour is the Sun? Revealexpand_more On the flip side 💬 A short, honest answer ⭐ A fun fact for grown-ups 🎲 A tiny 30-second game Flip the cardautorenew

What colour is the Sun?

The Sun is yellow and very bright.

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Talk about itWhat is your favourite colour?

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Did you know?The Sun shines all day long, even when clouds cover it.

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Try itFind something yellow at home like the Sun.

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Still curious?When do stars come out?Learn more in the full apparrow_forward

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Card 4/8 schedule2 min · Together Why does the Sun feel warm? Revealexpand_more On the flip side 💬 A short, honest answer ⭐ A fun fact for grown-ups 🎲 A tiny 30-second game Flip the cardautorenew

Why does the Sun feel warm?

The Sun is a huge star that makes light and heat, and some of that warmth travels all the way to us. Even though it is very far away, it is so powerful that we feel it on our skin.

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Talk about itWhat is your favourite thing to do on a warm, sunny day?

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Did you know?Sunlight takes about eight minutes to travel from the Sun to your face.

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Try itStand in a sunny spot, then a shady one, and notice how your skin feels different.

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Still curious?How hot is the Sun really?Learn more in the full apparrow_forward

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Card 5/8 schedule1 min · Together When do stars come out? Revealexpand_more On the flip side 💬 A short, honest answer ⭐ A fun fact for grown-ups 🎲 A tiny 30-second game Flip the cardautorenew

When do stars come out?

Stars come out at night, when the sky turns dark.

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Talk about itWhat do you see when you look up at night?

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Did you know?There are so many stars in the sky, too many to count.

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Try itLook up at the sky tonight and try to spot a star.

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Still curious?Why do stars twinkle?Learn more in the full apparrow_forward

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Card 6/8 schedule2 min · Together Why do stars twinkle? Revealexpand_more On the flip side 💬 A short, honest answer ⭐ A fun fact for grown-ups 🎲 A tiny 30-second game Flip the cardautorenew

Why do stars twinkle?

Starlight travels a long way and then passes through the moving air around Earth. The air bends the light a little as it dances, so the star seems to twinkle.

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Talk about itDoes the twinkling remind you of anything, like tiny lights blinking hello?

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Did you know?Out in space, above the air, stars do not twinkle at all, they shine steadily.

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Try itWiggle your fingers in front of a light and watch how the light seems to flicker.

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Still curious?Do planets twinkle like stars do?Learn more in the full apparrow_forward

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Card 7/8 schedule1 min · Together Why do stars twinkle? Revealexpand_more On the flip side 💬 A short, honest answer ⭐ A fun fact for grown-ups 🎲 A tiny 30-second game Flip the cardautorenew

Why do stars twinkle?

Stars twinkle because their light wiggles a little on its way down to us.

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Talk about itDo you like looking at the stars?

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Did you know?A star's light travels a very long way before it reaches your eyes.

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Try itBlink your eyes fast, like a twinkling star.

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Still curious?What shape do we draw for a star?Learn more in the full apparrow_forward

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Card 8/8 schedule2 min · Together Where do the stars go in the daytime? Revealexpand_more On the flip side 💬 A short, honest answer ⭐ A fun fact for grown-ups 🎲 A tiny 30-second game Flip the cardautorenew

Where do the stars go in the daytime?

The stars never really leave, they are up in the sky all day long. The Sun is just so bright that its light fills the sky and hides the faraway stars until night.

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Talk about itWhere do you think your favourite star is hiding right now?

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Did you know?Astronauts in space can see stars even during the daytime, because there is no bright sky in the way.

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Try itTurn on a big light in a room, then a tiny one, and see how the little light seems to disappear.

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Still curious?Can you ever see stars during the day from Earth?Learn more in the full apparrow_forward

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⭐ Sun & stars

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Grow and the Stars

Grow and the Magic Bridge

Grow and the Cloud Full of Feelings

Grow and the Steps That Come Back

Grow and the Very Big Bed

Grow Stays Close

Grow Waves Goodbye

Grow and the Warm Arms

Grow and the Cold Air

Grow and the Quiet Room

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