26
May
Sally Ride Day, celebrated on May 26, honors Sally Ride, the first American woman to fly in space. She was an astronaut who traveled aboard the Space Shuttle Challenger in 1983. This special day helps people remember and learn about her amazing achievements and how she inspired many girls and boys to dream big. Sally Ride worked hard to show that anyone could explore space if they studied and trained. On this day, people celebrate her life and talk about how important it is to follow your dreams and support girls in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) fields.
How to celebrate Sally Ride Day?
Celebrate Sally Ride Day by learning about space and astronauts. Watch a fun space movie or visit a planetarium to see stars and planets. Create a cool space craft using cardboard and decorate it like a spaceship. Dress up as an astronaut with friends and pretend to explore the moon in your backyard. Bake star-shaped cookies and share them with your family. Read a book about astronauts' adventures. Draw or paint a picture of space and imagine flying among the stars. Encourage others to be curious and dream big, just like Sally Ride did when she traveled to space.
Where Sally Ride Day is celebrated?
- - United States
