Our sun is a giant ball of gas and we could not exist without its light! We have another big ball orbiting the earth and reflecting the Light. What is it called? The moon, of course. Every night, we can see different phases of the moon. Here is the pattern to look for, as well as a craft: https://www.themailbox.com/magazines/science-resource-phases-of-the-moon-poster/phases-of-the-moon
Moon Patterns Project https://www.themailbox.com/magazines/science-idea-phases-of-the-moon/07_on07pre_nighttime
Kitchen Science
These edible lumpy Moon Rocks are tasty! Your “astrokids” will want to whip up a batch of these delicious Treats.
Ingredients you need:
- 24 oz. white baking chocolate
- 1 c. peanuts
- 1 c. pretzels
- 10 oz. bag M&M’s
- 10 oz. bag mini-marshmallows
- paper baking cups
- spoon
Give your child baking cups. Melt the white chocolate in a large microwaveable container. Stir in the remaining ingredients until everything is well coated. Have your child scoop a large spoonful of the mixture into baking cup. Chill until the mixture sets (about half an hour). Makes approximately 25 servings.
Language Arts
Papa, Please Get the Moon for Me by Eric Carle https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=bOiw0zXQQBQ is a flap book and quite intriguing. After viewing the book, help your child recall the sequence of the story: what happened first, next and at the end. You could also discuss the size issue in the book.
Goodnight Moon by Margaret wise Brown is one of my favorite books. https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Rkysjgb-wwQ After viewing the story, help your child complete the Goodnight Room Worksheet https://www.themailbox.com/magazines/literature-worksheet-story-recallemgoodnight-moonem/goodnight-room
Moon in Orbit Song (Tune of « The Farmer in the Dell »)
The moon goes around the earth.
It travels around and around.
It takes a month or so,
To orbit earth one time!
Sun, Moon and Star Rhyme
Here is the sun; it is big and bright. (Point to head)
And here is the moon with its glowing light. (Make a circle with hands)
Here are the stars up in the sky, (point to sky)
Twinkling way up high! (Flutter fingers)
Uppercase Letter M https://twistynoodle.com/uppercase-letter-m-3-coloring-page/ to practice.
Math
June is a new month and your child needs a new calendar. Print this calendar set https://www.themailbox.com/magazines/june-calendar-setbr4-pages/june-calendar-set and have your child choose a pattern to follow for the new month.
Star Light, Star Bright Sorting by Size Math Worksheet https://www.themailbox.com/magazines/math-worksheet-sorting-by-size/star-light-star-bright-2
Art
M is for Moon Craft https://www.themailbox.com/magazines/moon-craft/m-is-for-moon
11 Moon crafts https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.mykidstime.com/things-to-do/out-of-this-world-moon-craft-ideas-for-kids/amp/
Small Motor Skills
The Moon Book Page https://twistynoodle.com/space-7-minibook/
Trace the Moon Page https://twistynoodle.com/trace-the-moon-coloring-page/
Star Polygon to trace and Color https://twistynoodle.com/star-polygon-coloring-page/
Gross Motor Skills
Outside obstacle course Is a wonderful way to get your child moving. You can use logs, chairs, tables, balls of all sizes, bowls or any container to toss balls in, jumping rope, .. you can get your child to help designing your obstacle course!