MISSION SPACE
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Greetings S We want to welcome you to your Kids Night In Box and tell you how much we appreciate you! We are over the moon to be able to help you make memories with your little one(s). Thank you for allowing us into your home; we love providing you with these experiences! The Mission Space Kids Night In Box has become one of our favorite experiences to create for you and your little one(s) to enjoy. The wonder of a child’s mind in thinking about space exploration and all the lessons that can be learned from becoming an astronaut have great power! Get ready to blast off! We love being able to see your Kids Night In Box experiences come to life through your social media pictures! This month we have decided to GIVE AWAY a real-life telescope to one lucky subscriber. This telescope can be used to see the details of the moon, nebulas, planets and MORE! This is a super awesome prize you do not want to miss out on. To enter the give away, snap a picture of your little one(s) with your box visible and post it to Facebook or Instagram using the hashtags #KidsNightInBox and #KNIMissionSpace. If you received this box as a gift, we would love for you to join our community by keeping your Kids Night In Box experience going! You can do this by visiting our website at www.kidsnightinbox.com. As always, we value any feedback that you can give us and encourage you to reach out to us on Facebook or e-mail us at customerservice@nightinboxes.com. Wishing you an epic space adventure,
Megan Pruitt Founder of Kids Night In Box
StarGazers ASTRONAUT TRAINING GUIDE ASTRONAUT FRIENDS
Create your astronaut friends and prepare to BLAST OFF on an epic space adventure!
READING TIME - ASTRONAUTS LIVING IN SPACE BY KATE HAYDEN
Blast off on an out of this world adventure with Linda the astronaut!
ROCKET ARTWORK
Watch an instructional video and create a space rocket!
SPACE YOGA
Practice your galactic yoga moves while learning stellar space facts!
COSMIC SNACK
Taste some real life astronaut ice cream!
ROCKET TEST MISSION
Make and test your own balloon rocket!
TELESCOPE TEST MISSION
Design a telescope and test it by looking for shining stars.
SPACE PASSPORT
Claim your passport for space exploration!
ROCKET BUILDING
Transform your Kids Night In Box into a rocket!
ASTRONAUT CERTIFICATE
Receive your very own Kids Night In Box Astronaut Certificate!
WAYS TO CONTINUE MISSION SPACE
OPTIONAL RECIPES! A Note From Marina Makes! Hi, space rangers! I’m Marina from Marina Makes (marinamakesblog.com). Today, our taste buds will be traveling to infinity and beyond with these yummy recipes I’ve created for you. Up first are hot rockets, which will take us to the Milky Way to see the colorful galaxy strawberries. I hope you have a great time in the kitchen! Adults, as always, I encourage you to involve your kids in the cooking process. Whether they help by wrapping the hot dog with the crescent roll, swirling the galaxy whipped cream or just taste testing, you’re sure to have a blast! The directions section includes specific ways that children can help out. I hope you have fun cooking together! I’d love to see how your food turns out, so please feel free to share pictures on social media. Don’t forget to use the hashtag #marinamakeseats. Happy eating!
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Place your homemade whipping cream in separate bowls to create different color combinations.
Knife Cutting board Cookie cutters or cup to create stars and moon Medium bowl Hand or standing mixer Spatula Rimmed baking pan
FO R F U L L R E C I P E S A N D S H OP P I N G L I S T P L E A S E V I S I T O U R W E B S I T E AT N I G H T I N B O X E S . C O M / R E C I P E S
Galaxy Strawberries
Hot Rockets
ASSEMBLE YOUR ASTRONAUTS FRIENDS Prepare to blast off on an epic space adventure!
Step 1: Use your included colored pencils to
color both astronauts, bringing them to life.
Step 2: Carefully cut out each astronaut. *WARNING: ADULT SUPERVISION IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED WHEN USING THE SCISSORS*
Step 3: Build your astronauts. You will need
your paper bags and tape for this part. Leaving the paper bags folded, tape an astronaut head onto the base of each bag and then tape the body below.
Step 4: Allow your little one(s) to choose
which astronaut they would like to be and show them how to use their hand to turn the paper bag into a puppet! Use the other puppet for yourself or additional children.
Items Needed: • • • • •
Paper bags (2) Astronaut cutouts Colored pencils Scissors Tape
READING TIME Get ready to read Astronaut Living in Space by Kate Hayden with help from your astronaut friends! Book Summary: Discover Linda’s exploration through space as an astronaut. Learn what astronauts eat and how they train to become one. Experience how scientists use telescopes and journeys in space shuttles to learn more about space. You will even learn how astronauts get their exercise in space! We believe this book will be best received as an interactive read-aloud, so we have included stopping points modified for your little one(s) and older one(s) below. When you reach a stopping point use one of the puppets to ask your child(ren) the question and encourage them to respond using their puppet!
Get your puppets ready and jump right into the book! Stopping Points for Little Ones (grades pre-k-1): Because the book is at a higher reading level, the stopping points for little ones are primarily focused on the images throughout the book. Feel free to read the book with your little one(s) or just walk them through the pictures, whatever works best for them! Cover page: What do you see on the cover? What do you think this book will be about? Pg 7: Linda has wanted to go into space since she was little. The book says she had to go through a lot of training and many tests to be able to go, why do you think astronauts have to do that? Pg 12: Look at the space suits at the bottom of the page. Why do you think astronauts have to wear these suits in space? Pg 18: What do you notice about the way astronauts eat in space that is different from how you eat at home? Pg 25: Why do you think astronauts have to exercise while in space? Pg 27: The book says astronauts have to take turns sleeping while in space. Why do you think they have to do this? End of book: The Kids Night In Box team has set up several missions for you to complete as a part of your astronaut training‌.are you up for the challenge?
Stopping Points for Older Ones (grades 2-5): Cover Page: What do you think astronauts do for their job? Pg 8: Why do you think Linda had to complete tests and training to become an astronaut? Pg 15: Why do you think her pens and snacks would float away if she did not strap them down? Pg 17: So, we know that the mission commander is in charge…. but what do you think the pilot does? Pg 23: What problem does Linda run into in space and how does she respond? Pg 29: How do you think Linda feels when she sees a tile fly past the window? End of book: What did you learn about astronauts from this book? The Kids Night In Box team has set up several missions for you to complete as part of your astronaut training….are you up for the challenge? Throughout your Kids Night In Box astronaut training, feel free to listen to our “Mission Space” Spotify playlist at nightinboxes.com/music.
MISSION ONE: CREATE YOUR ROCKET ARTWORK Items Needed: nc ils
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MISSION THREE: EAT LIKE AN ASTRONAUT Find your freeze-dried ice cream sandwich and test it out! If you’re going to be an astronaut, you have to be able to eat space food! Read these facts about space food while you enjoy your snack: •
Space food must be kept in airtight packaging.
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Taste buds are not as strong in space because we produce less saliva in space, so astronauts love the bold flavors in spicy foods.
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With the help of technology, NASA is working on growing fruits and veggies in space.
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Fizzy drinks can be dangerous in space and are not allowed. No sodas for astronauts!
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Astronauts use Taco Bell tortillas for bread!
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Freeze-dried ice cream sandwich
MISSION FOUR: ROCKET TESTING Before you become an astronaut, you must be able to navigate your rocket ship. Follow the steps below to complete your rocket testing mission.
Step 1: Tie one side of the included thread to a sturdy item in your home (a chair, table leg, etc).
Step 2: Find your included straw and run the thread through the straw, then tie the other end to a different sturdy item nearby.
Step 3: Blow up your included balloon! Don’t tie the
balloon—instead, keep the air in by using your thumb and finger to pinch the opening.
Step 4: Make sure your straw is at one end of your
thread, then place your blown up balloon under the straw and tape it to the straw in three different places.
Step 5: When you are ready to launch, let go of the
balloon and watch your rocket fly! Congratulations— you flew your rocket! You can repeat this test mission as many times as you would like.
Items Needed: • • • •
Balloon Thread Tape Straw
MISSION FIVE: TELESCOPE TESTING You are SO close to completing Mission Space! For your next mission, you will decorate your telescope and test it out! Use your included colored pencils and remaining space stickers to design your telescope exactly how you want it. Adults: While your little one(s) is decorating the telescope, take the included glow stars and place them around your home. You can choose to do them all in one room or spread them out. We suggest turning the lights off before they begin their telescope testing to make it that much more fun! Kiddos: Now that your telescope is decorated, get ready to test it out! Take your telescope and discover star stickers placed around your home.
SEE O T E P O C S E L E USE YOUR T IND. F N A C U O Y S TAR HOW MANY S AN! C U O Y F I T N KEEP COU
Items Needed: • • • •
Telescope Colored pencils Space stickers Glow stars
MISSION SIX: COMPLETE YOUR PASSPORT Did you know that any time you leave the country you have to have a passport? A passport is a special document that has all of your information on it. So, you guessed it, for your next mission you are going to create your own SPACE passport!
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Space passport Black marker
Find your included passport and fill out the information using the black marker and decorate it however you like!
MISSION SEVEN: BUILD YOUR ROCKET *WARNING: ADULT SUPERVISION IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED WHEN USING THE SCISSORS* This is your final mission! You have almost completed your astronaut training. Before you can get your astronaut certificate, you must first build your rocket. Use the instructions on the inside of your Kids Night In Box to create your own rocket! Feel free to use your included colored pencils or any remaining space stickers to decorate your finished rocket ship!
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Kids Night In Box Scissors
MISSION SPACE COMPLETE Congratulations! YOU DID IT! You completed your Kids Night In Box astronaut training! It took a lot of hard work, but you kept pushing until you were done. Remember, hard work always pays off in the end. Below is your Astronaut Training Certificate! Use your black marker to make it official and fill in the blank space with your name(s). If you would like, you can cut it out (with adult supervision). Adults, take a picture of your little one(s) holding their certificate and post it to Facebook or Instagram using the hashtags #KidsNightInBox and #KNIMissionSpace.
ASTRONAUT TRAINING CERTIFICATE This certiďŹ cate is awarded to
for passing their Astronaut Training
Date_______________ Signed_________________________
Once again, CONGRATULATIONS! The Kids Night In Box Team is extremely proud of you.
Ways to continue your mission: •
Check out these awesome movies: WALL-E, Escape from Planet Earth, Space Buddies, Treasure Planet or Muppets from Space
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Listen to books read aloud by astronauts on board the International Space Station. http://storytimefromspace.com/library/
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Construct a giant rocket using a cardboard box
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Look at star constellations
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Create space rocks using rocks and paint
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Pretend you are from another planet and share stories of what it is like to live on your planet.
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Go to your local library and check out space themed books.
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Don’t forget, you can always check out our blog at www.kidsnightinbox.com/blog to find more themed activities!
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