Let’s go step by step to solve this task.
The worksheet says:
“Color the planets of the solar system.”
That means we need to identify which objects in the picture are
planets, and then color them. The Sun is not a planet — it’s a star. Stars are not colored as planets. Also, stars (the little star shapes) are not planets either.
Now let’s list all the labeled objects:
1.
Sun → Not a planet → Do NOT color
2.
Mercury → Planet → Color it
3.
Venus → Planet → Color it
4.
Earth → Planet → Color it
5.
Mars → Planet → Color it
6.
Jupiter → Planet → Color it
7.
Saturn → Planet → Color it
8.
Uranus → Planet → Color it
9.
Neptune → Planet → Color it
There are 8 planets total in our solar system, and they’re all shown here except Pluto (which is now called a dwarf planet and isn’t included).
So, you should color every object that has one of these names: Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune.
Do NOT color:
- The Sun
- Any of the small star shapes scattered around
You can use any colors you like for each planet — there’s no rule saying what color each must be unless your teacher gave specific instructions. But since none were given, just pick fun colors!
Final Answer:
Color Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune. Do not color the Sun or the stars.
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of solar system worksheet for 2nd grade.
