31 Resources to Learn About Constellations

Were you ever interested in constellations as a child? Constellations are super cool, so enjoy these resources to learn about constellations in your homeschool. Take the time you need to explore God’s great design.

I say learn with your children because I learned about constellations right alongside my kids. Let me tell you what motivated me to teach constellations.

I grew up in the Bronx, New York, where we didn’t stargaze much at all. I can honestly say that I didn’t appreciate constellations and stargazing until I moved to a small island as an adult. Sad, I know.

My husband and I became friends with a missionary couple who built a skate park for the local kids on the island. We would hold Wednesday night bible studies at their home (hut), and one of those nights, we took the bible study outside. For some reason, we just stopped and stared up at the sky. It literally took my breath away.

I wonder if the Lord did that on purpose. I was having a really tough time adjusting to a new country then, a second world country at that. I think I could have stayed outside staring at those stars all night.

People were pointing out the constellations to me; I had just never seen them before. It was a little gift for me in the midst of some rough times.

I appreciated that the Lord allowed my kids and I to be in a place where we could see the night skies so clearly. It felt as if we could touch the stars, and it motivated us to learn more about them.

Your whole family will be enthused with studying the stars and constellations. There are so many cool facts about constellations that had my kids engaged and interested in the topic.

Cool Facts about Constellations:

• The stars in each constellation may not be close to each other at all (although, they look like they are.)
• The constellations were used in ancient times to keep track of the calendar, know when to plant and harvest crops and also for navigation.
• Twenty-two different constellation names start with the letter “C.”

Resources to Learn about Constellations in your homeschool:

We’ve searched the internet to compile this HSG FREE Resource Roundup list for you. But if you need or want something quickly, we recommend the first item on the list available directly from us:

1)FREE Constellations Cards and Cheat Sheets from HomeschoolGiveaways

2)The Best Constellation Activities for Kids from Crafts on Sea

3)Fun Activities for Kids to Learn Stars and Constellations from iGameMom

4)How to Make Your Own Constellations from Thriving STEM

5)Constellation Cookies-Science Activities for Kids from Rosie Research

6)Constellation Study with FREE Constellation Flashcards Printable from This Bit of Life

7)FREE Printable Constellation Cards from Teach Beside Me

8)Astronomy Activity: Star Constellations Word Search from Puzzles to Print

9)Constellations 3-Part Cards {Montessori} from Gift of Curiosity

10)The Ultimate Montessori-Inspired Star and Constellation Unit from Living Montessori Now

11)Hands-on Learning of Constellations for Preschoolers from The Pinay Homeschooler

12)Constellation Fruit Gummies from Left Brain Craft Brain14

13)Constellation Cards and Myths for Kids from How We Learn

14)FREE Constellations Mini Book from 123Homeschool4Me

15)Constellations for Kids – Connecting DIY Star Magnets from Laly Mom

16)Astronomy for Kids: Make Constellations Using DIY Magnetic LED Lights from Buggy and Buddy

17)Pipe Cleaner Constellations from 123Homeschool4Me

18)Marshmallow Star Constellations for Kids from Edventures

19)Learning about Constellations: FREE Printable Pack from Only Passionate Curiosity

20)Constellations for Kids Activities from Fun with Mama

21)3 Simple Science Activities You Can Use To Learn About Constellations in Your Homeschool from Elemental Science

23)DIY Constellation Projector from Playground Park Bench

24)Learning about Constellations | Simple Living Creative Learning

Deeper Notebook Constellation Study for Older Kids

If you would like to dive deeper into learning about the constellations, then we recommend 

25)The Astronomy Student Notebook by Daily Skill Building.

Using a combination of written narration, drawing, & labeling, this notebook will take your student on a journey into our amazing universe. Students will study the heavenly bodies and ponder the mysteries and marvels of the sun, planets, moon, stars, and more.

Daily Skill Building specializes in Easy-To-Use, Open & Go resources that are perfect for parents with multiple students. So if you are burned out of prep then check out the Astronomy Student Notebook as well as their other options.

Books About Constellations

If you are looking for books to help with your constellation studies, then we recommend looking for these at your local library or for purchase:

26)Constellations Activity Book (Color and Learn) – Introduce kids to 26 of the most interesting and well-known constellations through dot-to-dots and other creative activities

27)50 Things To See With A Telescope – Kids: A Constellation Focused Approach – A colorful book that explores the constellations with young readers, guiding them to dozens of galaxies, nebulae, and star clusters. Kids can learn even without a telescope as it provides a “telescope” view.

28)Star Finder!: A Step-by-Step Guide to the Night Sky – Little stargazers will enjoy paging through this awe-inspiring astronomy book and learning all about the constellations, their forms, shapes, and stories.

29)Starry Skies: Learn about the constellations above us – Every night, the sky is filled with stars that tell a thousand tales. In Starry Skies, you’ll discover some of the most famous constellations and learn how to find them in the night sky.

30)What We See in the Stars: An Illustrated Tour of the Night Sky – Combining art, mythology, and science, What We See in the Stars gives readers a tour of the night sky through more than 100 magical pieces of original art, all accompanied by text that weaves related legends and lore with scientific facts. 

31)Creation Astronomy Study a Guide to the Constellations – A wonderful study on the constellations! Includes easy to follow lesson plans, a teaching outline for K-12, star chart of the original 48 constellations, over 250 activities and experiments, vocabulary list, recommended reading (not necessary to complete this study), math activities, book reviews, reproducible sheets and much more! 

In Conclusion

God’s creation is truly amazing. Life could pass us by without us taking the time to appreciate it. Studying about the stars and constellations can slow your homeschool down a bit to appreciate how precise, how loving, and how great our God truly is as shown in His creation.

If your family has shown an interest in learning constellations and the skies, then don’t pass up the chance to teach them all about them. Remind your children that in Job 9:7, the Bible tells us, “Who commands the sun not to shine, and sets a seal upon the stars.”

If he sets a seal upon the stars then, he surely can set a seal over our lives. Science with God’s good Word is a BONUS!