{"id":1345,"date":"2020-06-23T22:13:56","date_gmt":"2020-06-24T03:13:56","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/numbertwopencil.org\/?p=1345"},"modified":"2020-06-24T08:29:18","modified_gmt":"2020-06-24T13:29:18","slug":"space-our-solar-system-moon","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/numbertwopencil.org\/?p=1345","title":{"rendered":"Space &#8211; Our Solar System &#8211; Moon"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>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: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.themailbox.com\/magazines\/science-resource-phases-of-the-moon-poster\/phases-of-the-moon\">https:\/\/www.themailbox.com\/magazines\/science-resource-phases-of-the-moon-poster\/phases-of-the-moon<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Moon Patterns Project <a href=\"https:\/\/www.themailbox.com\/magazines\/science-idea-phases-of-the-moon\/07_on07pre_nighttime\">https:\/\/www.themailbox.com\/magazines\/science-idea-phases-of-the-moon\/07_on07pre_nighttime<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Kitchen Science<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>These edible lumpy Moon Rocks are tasty! Your &#8220;astrokids&#8221; will want to whip up a batch of these delicious Treats.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ingredients you need:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>24 oz. white baking chocolate<\/li><li>1 c. peanuts<\/li><li>1 c. pretzels<\/li><li>10 oz. bag M&amp;M&#8217;s<\/li><li>10 oz. bag mini-marshmallows<\/li><li>paper baking cups<\/li><li>spoon<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Language Arts<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Papa, Please Get the Moon for Me<\/span> by Eric Carle <a href=\"https:\/\/m.youtube.com\/watch?v=bOiw0zXQQBQ\">https:\/\/m.youtube.com\/watch?v=bOiw0zXQQBQ<\/a> 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Goodnight Moon<\/span> by Margaret wise Brown is one of my favorite books. <a href=\"https:\/\/m.youtube.com\/watch?v=Rkysjgb-wwQ\">https:\/\/m.youtube.com\/watch?v=Rkysjgb-wwQ<\/a> After viewing the story, help your child complete the Goodnight Room Worksheet <a href=\"https:\/\/www.themailbox.com\/magazines\/literature-worksheet-story-recallemgoodnight-moonem\/goodnight-room\">https:\/\/www.themailbox.com\/magazines\/literature-worksheet-story-recallemgoodnight-moonem\/goodnight-room<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Moon in Orbit <strong>Song<\/strong> (Tune of \u00ab&nbsp;The Farmer in the Dell&nbsp;\u00bb)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The moon goes around the earth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It travels around and around.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It takes a month or so,<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To orbit earth one time! <br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sun, Moon and Star <strong>Rhyme<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here is the sun; it is big and bright. (Point to head)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And here is the moon with its glowing light. (Make a circle with hands)<br>Here are the stars up in the sky, (point to sky)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Twinkling way up high! (Flutter fingers)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br>Uppercase Letter M <a href=\"https:\/\/twistynoodle.com\/uppercase-letter-m-3-coloring-page\/\">https:\/\/twistynoodle.com\/uppercase-letter-m-3-coloring-page\/<\/a> to practice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Math<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>June is a new month and your child needs a new calendar. Print this calendar set <a href=\"https:\/\/www.themailbox.com\/magazines\/june-calendar-setbr4-pages\/june-calendar-set\">https:\/\/www.themailbox.com\/magazines\/june-calendar-setbr4-pages\/june-calendar-set<\/a> and have your child choose a pattern to follow for the new month.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Star Light, Star Bright Sorting by Size Math Worksheet <a href=\"https:\/\/www.themailbox.com\/magazines\/math-worksheet-sorting-by-size\/star-light-star-bright-2\">https:\/\/www.themailbox.com\/magazines\/math-worksheet-sorting-by-size\/star-light-star-bright-2<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Art<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>M is for Moon Craft <a href=\"https:\/\/www.themailbox.com\/magazines\/moon-craft\/m-is-for-moon\">https:\/\/www.themailbox.com\/magazines\/moon-craft\/m-is-for-moon<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>11 Moon crafts <a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/amp\/s\/www.mykidstime.com\/things-to-do\/out-of-this-world-moon-craft-ideas-for-kids\/amp\/\">https:\/\/www.google.com\/amp\/s\/www.mykidstime.com\/things-to-do\/out-of-this-world-moon-craft-ideas-for-kids\/amp\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Small Motor Skills<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Moon Book Page <a href=\"https:\/\/twistynoodle.com\/space-7-minibook\/\">https:\/\/twistynoodle.com\/space-7-minibook\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Trace the Moon Page <a href=\"https:\/\/twistynoodle.com\/trace-the-moon-coloring-page\/\">https:\/\/twistynoodle.com\/trace-the-moon-coloring-page\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Star Polygon to trace and Color <a href=\"https:\/\/twistynoodle.com\/star-polygon-coloring-page\/\">https:\/\/twistynoodle.com\/star-polygon-coloring-page\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Gross Motor Skills<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>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!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Our sun is a giant ball of gas and we could not exist without its light! 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