Astronaut Pretend PlayLearning Goals: STEM, Free Play, Creativity, Outdoor PlayImplementation Encourage students to explore being astronauts outdoors (or indoors) and use the sandbox as their galaxy. Suggested Resources Sandbox materials to create their “galaxies”. Educator can extend student interest in space by providing informational texts and lessons on space. Why is it free play? This play is directed and initiated by the child. STEMSTEM