Here’s a simple and engaging way to explain the solar system and the universe to kids: --- The Solar System 1. What is the Solar System? - The solar system is like a big family of space objects that are all connected to the Sun, which is a huge ball of hot gas and light. 2. The Sun - The Sun is the center of our solar system. It gives us light and heat, making life possible on Earth. 3. The Planets - There are eight planets that orbit (go around) the Sun. Here’s a quick list of the planets from closest to the Sun to the farthest: 1. Mercury: The smallest planet and closest to the Sun. It’s very hot during the day and very cold at night. 2. Venus: Similar in size to Earth, but it’s covered in thick clouds and super hot! 3. Earth: Our home! It has water, air, and is the only planet known to have life. 4. Mars: The Red Planet, known for its reddish color due to iron oxide (rust) on its surface. It has the tallest volcano and the largest canyon. 5. J...