discover the fascinating solar system with the masterkidz educational board! this engaging learning tool allows children to learn about the sun and the eight planets in our solar system. A clear diagram shows the planets in order and helps them see their position relative to the sun. At the center of the board is the sun surrounded by eight planets : mercury venus earth mars jupiter saturn uranus and neptune. Children can observe their order relative sizes colors and distance from the sun. The board also shows where our planet earth is located in the entire solar system. The lower part of the board features the names and illustrations of each planet along with buttons . Pressing the appropriate button highlights the selected planet on a larger diagram of the solar system. This allows children to more easily connect the planet's name with its appearance and location in the solar system. the masterkidz board can be a great first step in igniting a child's interest in astronomy planets and space. This interactive way of learning about the solar system encourages observation asking questions and discovering more information about the world around us. characteristic: * - age: from 3 years old * - educational board presenting the solar system * - shows the sun at the center of the system * - shows the 8 planets of the solar system * - the planets are shown in the correct order relative to the sun * - helps compare the relative sizes and colors of planets * - makes it easier to learn about earth's place in the solar system * - at the bottom there are the names and illustrations of the individual planets * - equipped with buttons assigned to planets * - pressing the button highlights the corresponding planet on the diagram * - interactive form helps to learn basic information about planets and space - 4x aa batteries required for operation (not included) the set includes: * - masterkidz solar system educational board the toy develops: * - knowledge about the solar system * - knowledge of the names of the eight planets * - ability to recognize planets * - knowledge of the order of the planets in relation to the sun * - learning the relative sizes and colors of the planets * - knowledge about earth's place in the solar system * - understanding the earth's motion around the sun * - understanding the moon's motion around the earth * - interest in astronomy and space * - perceptiveness and observation * - curiosity about the world around you