Moon Phases Unit Study
The moon is a fascinating subject of study for all ages. My Phases of the Moon science unit explores the phases of the moon, facts about the moon's surface, as well as the moon's roll in life on Earth.
As with all the unit studies I curate, this mini curriculum is very hands-on. Students are encouraged to observe the moon in the sky, read about the moon in a variety books, use the course materials to teach as well as reinforce what we’ve learned and of course, create lovely artwork featuring our fascinating subject matter.
Here's what you'll receive:
The 37 page PDF includes a curriculum guide, 10+ printable activities, an activity guide, book list and an additional resource list.
Phases of the Moon Posters
I've included 3 different posters; moon phases with labels, without labels and moon phases in relation to the sun and Earth.
Flash Cards
Eight simple flashcards featuring illustrations of the phases of the moon.
Three-Part Cards
Three-part cards are a staple in the Montessori classroom. They are used to build vocabulary, enrich language and are the foundation of learning classification, reading, writing, culture, geography and art.
Info Cards and Sheet
Eight information cards that have some quick facts about moon and describes the moon phases. I've also included an information sheet that has some interesting facts and quick information about the moon.
Cut and Paste Worksheet
Simply cut out the pictures of each moon phase and paste them in the correct position of the blank moon phase diagram. These images are great to cut out in a variety of different projects!
Color in the Moon Phases
Use the Blank Moon Phase Diagram to color in the moon phases. You can use a variety of art supplies, depending on your child's skill level.
Oreo Moon Phases
Help your child learn to identify the phases of the moon with this popular and fun activity. I've created a worksheet specifically designed for Oreo cookies.
Matching Worksheet
Match the picture with the correct stage of the moon phase by drawing a line between the picture and correct word.
M is for Moon Block Letters
A hands-on way to learn the alphabet! We use these all the time in our homeschool classroom. Check out my post on block letters for inspiration!
Writing Practice
Eight simple writing practice worksheets featuring the moon phases.
The Moon Observation Journal
Print multiple pages for your students to draw and write down what they observe. Staple the pages together or put in a binder to complete your journal.
I’ve really done all the work for you! Not only have I provided you with beautiful and engaging printables, I’ve also included a book list, suggested materials and documentaries as well as an activity guide. I’ve used what I’ve learned from studying the principals of Montessori, Waldorf, Reggio Emelia and Charlotte Mason to guide me as I created this unit study.
I’ve been very pleased with the progress my preschooler has made and I’m so happy to be sharing this with you!
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We're looking forward to the fall class!
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Upper and Lowercase Block Letter Printable Sheets
As we explore a letter, I like to print off one of these pages with the giant block letters for my preschooler to fill with objects that begin with that letter. As he fills up the letter we work on sounding out the letter.
This is a creative way to explore the alphabet with your little learners! This is a great opportunity for sensory play. I like to incorporate some tools as a way to work on fine motor skills.
Below I've included a list of objects you could use for each letter. The possibilities really are endless, you could use so many things you have on hand. I've also included links to Amazon for some of our favorites.
You could laminate them for longevity and use them over and over again. Once laminated they're great to use as play doh mats or to trace with a dry erase marker.
Have you child paste the items to the page and create an alphabet book or simply print them off and have the student color or paint them as they'd like!
Click here to download your own copy of the Upper and Lowercase Block Letter Printable Sheets
Enjoy!
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The Letter A: acorns, apple stickers, animal figurines
The Letter B: buttons, beans, butterfly stickers, beads
The Letter C: crayons, cat stickers or figurines, cookies, cars
The Letter D: dimes, dinosaurs, dog stickers or figurines
The Letter E: Easter egg stickers, egg shells
The Letter F: fall leaves, flowers, feathers, fingerprints, fruit stickers
The Letter G: grapes, gems (rhinestones), glitter, grass
The Letter H: heart stickers or stamps, hexagons (cut out of paper)
The Letter I: insect figurines, instrument stickers or figurines, ice cream stickers
The Letter J: jacks, jelly beans, jack-o-lantern stickers
The Letter K: keys
The Letter L: LEGO, leaves
The Letter M: musical notes, macaroni, moon stickers
The Letter N: nickles, numbers
The Letter O: ovals (cut from paper), ocean animals
The Letter P: pom poms, pennies, paperclip, play doh, pretzels
The Letter Q: quarters, q-tips
The Letter R: rocks, ribbon, raspberries
The Letter S: sea shells, squares (cut out of paper), snowflake embellishments, star stickers
The Letter T: triangles (cut of of paper), toy trains, toy trucks
The Letter U: unicorn stickers, umbrella stickers
The Letter V: vehicle stickers, vegetable figures
The Letter W: walnuts, wood sticks or slices
The Letter X: x-ray stickers, letter X stamps or stickers
The Letter Y: yarn, things that are yellow
The Letter Z: zebra stripe washi tape, zoo animal figurines
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Preschool LEGO Challenge Cards
We love LEGO in our house! They're so great for developing fine motor skills, problem-solving skills, boosts creativity and teaches little learners to follow step by step instructions. Usually I encourage my son to play freely with LEGO but he does enjoy using instruction manuals as well.
I've created a few simple cards to offer my child. Usually I present him the cards and the exact LEGO he'll need to recreate the patterns on the cards, but if you child needs more of a challenge you can offer them more LEGO to sort through.
Enjoy fun activity available in the freebies section in my shop.
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Painted Lady Butterfly Unit Study
Studying the life cycle of a butterfly has become a favorite in our homeschool classroom. We order a cup of caterpillars every year. Witnessing the metamorphosis of a butterfly is special and I believe it’s something every child should see up close!
We usually spend a couple weeks in the spring studying butterflies. I like to present my preschoolers with butterfly themed activities from many different subjects to immerse my little learners in this nature study.
I’ve created several products designed to accompany the Painted Lady Butterfly: Caterpillar to Butterfly Kits such as the Insect Lore kit which can be purchased on Amazon.
As with all the unit studies I curate, this mini curriculum is very hands-on. Students are encouraged to observe butterflies in nature, read about them in numerous books, use the course materials to teach as well as reinforce what we’ve learned and of course, create lovely artwork featuring our fascinating subject matter.
I’ve done all the work for you! Not only have I provided you with beautiful and engaging printables, I’ve also included a book list, suggested materials and documentaries as well as an activity guide. I’ve used what I’ve learned from studying the principals of Montessori, Waldorf, Reggio Emelia and Charlotte Mason to guide me as I created this unit study.
Now available in my shop for $10.00!
I’ve been very pleased with the progress my preschooler has made and I’m so happy to be sharing this with you!
Our favorite butterfly books:
From Caterpillar to Butterfly, Deborah Heiligman
Caterpillars, Bugs and Butterflies: Take-Along Guide, Mel Boring
National Geographic Readers: Caterpillar to Butterfly, Laura Marsh
A Butterfly Is Patient, Dianna Hutts Aston
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Welcome! I'm a Kansas City area artist and mama to two sweet little boys. I love to create practical, functional art inspired by nature.
We've recently started homeschooling our boys and some of the curriculum I've created has naturally made its way into my shops! I'm a long time Etsy seller but I wanted to create a space where I can share the resources I've designed along with fun activities and supplemental resources we've found helpful.
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