My First Discoveries · Drawing 01 of 40
The Sun, Our Star
Space
The Sun is a star. It produces its own light. Its light and warmth make much of life on Earth possible.
Did you know?
Earth is a planet, not a star.
Look together
Which plants receive sunlight here?
An idea to try
Draw a place where light helps a plant grow.
For the adult reading along
A little more to discover
The scene shows a plant receiving sunlight. The Sun produces energy; planets receive and reflect light. Examine this illustration without looking directly at the Sun.
Look together: Which plants receive sunlight here? Draw a place where light helps a plant grow.
Sources and illustration notes (1)
Illustrations simplify shapes and sizes. Models and enlargements help observation; choose your own colours.
These links lead to other websites. Explore them with an adult. References identify the institution and the related lesson; some linked pages are in French.
- NASA: The Sun, Our StarDistinguish a star from a planet and connect sunlight with life on Earth.
Source review: 2026-10-03. Illustrations are simplified for colouring.
