Star Shape

Star Shape Ideas

Explore a variety of engaging activities, books, songs, and free worksheets designed to help preschoolers learn about the shape of a star. This collection offers fun and interactive ways to introduce young learners to the star shape while nurturing their creativity and understanding of basic shapes. 

Star Worksheets

All Printables Free for Immediate Family Use or with an Active License Only

Star Shape Songs

Twinkle Twinkle Little Star

Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star

Twinkle, twinkle, little star,
How I wonder what you are!
Up above the world so high,
Like a diamond in the sky!
Twinkle, twinkle, little star,
How I wonder what you are!

Traditional

Twinkle Twinkle Little Star

Where is Star?

Tune:  Where is Thumbkin?

Where is star?
Where is star?
Here I am, Here I am
How are you today, sir?
Very well, I thank you
Run away, run away

Give each child two 2D or 3D star to hold while singing.

Star Song

Have You Ever Seen a Star?

Tune:  Have You Ever Seen a Lassie?

Have you ever seen a star?
A star, a star
Have you ever seen a star?
A star has five points

Star Song

Put Your Star in the Air

Tune:  If You're Happy and You Know It

Put your star in the air, in the air
Put your star in the air, in the air
Put your star in the air
And wave it everywhere
Put your star in the air, in the air

Give each child a 2D or 3D rectangle to hold while singing.

Shape Flashcards

Grab Your Free Shape Flashcards! 🔺

Help your little ones master shapes with our vibrant and fun shape flashcards—perfect for preschoolers! These engaging cards make learning interactive and enjoyable. Click the link below to download your free set today and watch your child's shape recognition skills grow!

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Star Activities

Star Buddy

Shape Family - Shape Buddy

Expand your Shape Family by making a Shape Buddy! Start by cutting a large star from construction paper. Then, accordion-fold long, thin strips of paper to create arms and legs, and glue them onto the star. Finally, draw a face using star shapes for the eyes and nose, and feel free to add accessories like shoes, hands, or hair!

Salt Dough

Homemade Christmas Ornaments  

Create a star to hang on your Christmas tree, decorate a package, or give as a gift.  

Salt Dough Ingredients:  1 cup all-purpose flour, 1 cup salt, 1/2 cups water

Directions:  Mix together the flour and salt.  Add in the water.  May add food coloring.  Knead until smooth.  Break off a small section and roll 1/8" thick.  Have the child press his foot or hand into the dough to make a print or cut with a cookie cuter.  Let it dry for a few days by flipping periodically or bake at 200 degrees until hard. 

Star Dot-to-Dot Worksheet

Print the Star Dot-to-Dot worksheets.  Explain to the child how to connect the numbers with straight lines.  When finished, paint the shape.

Macaroni Star

Macaroni Star

Place a few macaroni noodles in a zip-top plastic bag.  Add couple of drops of vinegar and 4-5 drops of food coloring.  Mix to distribute the color.  Dye more macaroni in separate bags.  Open the top of the bag and let dry.  Using the Star Template, place a thin layer of glue on the paper.  Add the colored macaroni to create a colorful macaroni star.

3D Star Craft

3-D Star 

Print the star download.  Cut out the stars on cardstock paper and decorate.  Cut on the dotted lines.  Slide the cut portion of one star over the cut portion of the other to make a 3D Star.  Add a string to hang.  

Tortilla Stars

Cinnamon-Sugar Tortilla Stars 

Spread margarine over flour tortillas.

Sprinkle with a mixture of cinnamon and sugar.

Use a star-shaped cookie cutter to cut out stars from the tortilla.

Place the stars on a baking sheet and bake in a preheated oven at 350°F for 10 minutes or until crispy.

Enjoy these sweet and crunchy treats!

Christmas Activity Workbook

Countdown to Christmas with the Advent Workbook! 🌟

Celebrate the journey to Jesus' birth with the interactive Christmas Advent Workbook! It features a fun tree-building activity and 25 engaging daily guides that explore Jesus' wonderful characteristics through crafts, songs, baking, and games. This delightful resource is perfect for families, churches, and preschools!

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Children's Book about Stars

Song of the Stars: A Christmas Story

Song of the Stars: A Christmas Story

In Song of the Stars: A Christmas Story author Sally Lloyd-Jones beautifully narrates the joyous anticipation of the birth of Jesus through the eyes of nature. As the stars, animals, and all creation celebrate, the story captures the wonder and excitement leading up to the miraculous event.

Stars

Stars

Stars by Mary Lyn Ray is the perfect book to introduce children to the star shape.  Starting with the night sky, the story helps the child see stars throughout his or her world.

How to Catch a Star
 

How to Catch a Star

How to Catch a Star by Oliver Jeffers, a young boy dreams of catching a star to be his friend. He tries various creative methods, but each attempt proves unsuccessful. Eventually, he discovers a baby star and calls it his own.

Star Snacks and Foods

- Use a star cookie cutter to create stars (e.g. cheese, bread, cookies, lunch meat)
- The Star Kiss is a frozen treat from Dairy Queen.
- Cut an apple horizontal to see the star


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