Phases of the Moon
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Learning the Phases of the Moon
Learning about the moon and it's phases is fascinating for all ages. It's nearly time for bed so it's time to learn about the Phases of the Moon....
Photo Credit: Moon Phases
by OliBac
on Grandma's Graphics
The Moon in Goodnight Moon
The rising of the Moon
Bedtime by Hertzberger,...
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When my children were very young they loved to listen to Goodnight Moon
. One night my son noticed that the moon changed positions in the window as the pages turned. We started to talk about the reasons why the moon appears to rise and fall and this interest grew into a fascination with the moon in all it's phases.
Goodnight Moon
Amazon Price: $7.61 (as of 06/03/2012)
Children love listening to the story of the bunny being read to sleep. Notice how the moon rises higher and higher in the window as the story progresses.
Moon Phase Night Light
Phases of the Moon Night Light
and as you finish the book, you pull out your remote control and turn on the night light that lights up each of the phases as you click. What a wonderful way to make this concept come alive.One of the most popular toys and has been on the top 100 list of Favorite Toys on Amazon for over a year. Moon In My Room
has been reviewed by over 250 people with 5 star ratings in Educational Value and Fun.
Uncle Milton Moon In My Room
Amazon Price: $15.19 (as of 06/03/2012)
REVIEW
I have seen boys and girls ages 2 to 8 captivated by Uncle Milton's "Moon in My Room." As an adult, frankly I think it's pretty cool too!
The moon model has a contoured, textured surface. It is a couple of inches thick, curved, so it has real depth. The moon cycles through 12 different phases. I have not seen any evidence of the light turning on automatically after dark, as advertised, but it works fine manually or by activating the automatic 5-seconds per phase cycle. The moon is lit up from a light within and the plastic does not glow in the dark when it is turned off.
The Moon in My Room is advertised as appropriate for ages 6 and up, but since it's mounted on the wall I don't see why it can't go in a toddler's room as long as the remote control is secured. I will echo a previous reviewer's comment that you need to keep track of the remote, as I don't think it would work otherwise. - Amy Tiemann
The Lunar Month
The Moon Changes throughout the Month
Photo Credit: Lunar Phases
on Flickr, Creative Commons.
From Goodnight Moon
to Moon In My Room my children's interest in the phases of the moon grew and grew. I began to look for books to help my children understand even more about how and why the moon appears differently in the sky each night. We loved The Moon Seems to Change 
because of it's simple text and clear explanations. We added this book to our nightly reading.
The Moon Seems to Change (Let's-Read-and-Find-Out Science 2)
Amazon Price: $2.40 (as of 06/03/2012)
This is by far the best short treatment I've read on moon phases for kids. The illustrations and explanations are clear and understandable, and my five -year-old is able to "wrap his brain around" the idea of the moon rotating around the earth rotating around the sun...not the most intuitive concept around. In most other similar books I've looked at, they seem to assume you can already picture it in your head...this one adds the viewers' perspective in addition to the planet's. Very helpful. - Review by BL
Phases of the Moon Bedtime Stories
Learning about the Phases of the Moon
Santa Claus Moon
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No matter what age, your children will love snuggling while reading a bedtime story about the moon. Goodnight Moon is ideal for young children. Tsukuyomi: Moon Phase Volume 1 is all the rage for teens. Remember, children never grow too old for bedtime stories.
Watch the Phases of the Moon
Moon in My Room remote control Night Light
Children can develop a better understanding of the phases of the moon even at a very young age with the Moon In My Room
. More than just a night light , the Moon In My Room has a remote control that turns on a moving light which shows the way the light passes over the surface of the moon during it's 12 phases.Hang the Moon In My Room
on the wall and press the remote to see the delight in your child's eyes.A cd comes with the Moon In My Room
to help children understand what they are observing.There is a light sensor that allows this night light to come on as nighttime approaches and turn off at daylight.
Moon Phase Poll
Moon: An Eyewitness Book
Look at the Moon
Eyewitness: Moon (DK Eyewitness Books)
Amazon Price: $9.85 (as of 06/03/2012)
As with all the Eyewitness books, Moon looks at various aspects of the moon from man's prehistoric wonderings to landing on the moon and studying samples of specimens taken from the moon's surface. The clear, precise photos invite children and adults of all ages to ponder, explore and increase their knowledge of our lunar neighbor.
Moon in My Room
Moon, Stars and Telling Time
Learn more about the Moon and Stars
Photo Credit: Phases of the Moon
from Jimmie's Space Lapbook
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The Moon in My Room remote control night light would be a wonderful addition to a classroom learning about the Solar System. Turn out the lights and run through the phases of the moon as you discuss the movements of the earth and it's planet in relation to the sun. In my classroom we created a planetarium in a refrigerator box where children could go inside where it was dark to use the Moon in My Room while listening to the accompanying CD.
Moon Calendar
Monthly Moon Phase Calendar
Moon Cycle, Japan
Numazawa, Shigemi
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As you and your child begin your study of the phases of the moon you may like to check out this Moon Phase Calendar to find out:
1. What phase the moon will be in tonight?
2. What phase was the moon in on the day you were born?
3. What phase will the moon be in on the night you want to go camping?
4. If you are planting seeds, you might want to know which day would be best in relation to the Moon Phases.
Moon Phases Calendar / Moon Schedule
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The Moon in all its Phases
Lenses of the Moon
Phases of the Moon, c.1850
Soulier, E.
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Moon Cookies
Oreo Cookie Moon Phases
Break out a bag of Oreo Cookies. Twist two cookies apart. Then scrape off part of the frosting with your teeth. Use this technique to show each of the phases of the moon.
If you would prefer a more healthy cookie recipe, try my grandmother's Lumberjack Cookie Recipe. Be sure to use dark molasses so that the moon shows up against a darker background.
Lunar cycle as seen with Oreos!
Mr. Pearson's Math and Science Talk students complete a model of the 8 phases of the moon using Oreo Cookies.1 point
Lumberjack Cookies for Christmas!
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Hands-on Moon Phase Activities
Learn Even More about the Moon
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Label Moon Phases Diagram Printout - EnchantedLearning.com
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Curious Georgi: M is for Moon
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Moon Lapbooks
Coloring pages are often great resources of lapbook activities. This coloring page of sheep with a moon could be used to practice counting. Write a number on each of the sheep. Color and laminate each piece. Count the sheep as they jump over the moon.
Goodnight Moon Lapbook - Lapbook Lessons
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The brightest object in the night more...1 point
Moon Phase Messages
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blackspanielgallery
Mar 5, 2012 @ 5:33 pm | delete
- Good work
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Sharon Shanks (astronomy educator)
Feb 24, 2012 @ 11:33 am | delete
- I'm not happy with Phases of the Moon by Olson as a suggested book. It's OK for introducing the idea of changing patterns, but also introduces a misconception: that the moon is somehow lit differently by the sun, rather than half the moon being lit all the time.
A book I highly recommend is Faces of the Moon by Bob Crelin, and Mr. Crelin's "Moon Gazers' Wheel." Check them out at www.bobcrelin.com.
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BigGirlBlue
Aug 24, 2011 @ 9:38 pm | delete
- I pretty much love anything to do with the moon.
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TeamSTM
Apr 13, 2011 @ 10:32 am | delete
- The Moon has always Intrigued me as a Child and It still Does Today! I like the Squidoo Lens, it's Fun and "Full" of Wondeful Information!
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TheWhistler
Apr 13, 2011 @ 10:10 am | delete
- An attractive and informative lens.
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sittonbull
Jan 25, 2011 @ 11:24 am | delete
- Evelyn, Michey sent me this lens knowing that I would find it interesting (which could be said for all your lenses). I very much enjoy, admire and appreciate your teaching passion and style which always appears fully researched with a presentation geared so that even a kid as old as me can understand. Great job on our fascinating moon which serves to impact us in so many ways.
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Michey Jan 18, 2011 @ 10:37 am | delete
- Great lens, informational, Evelyn you are a great teacher. 5*
Regards
Michey
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Ereinion
Jan 17, 2011 @ 2:45 am | delete
- Very nice work!! It is always fascinating to look at the moon changing phases every single month! I just lensroll this lens with some of mine. Many thanks for your great work!
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lasertek
Jan 3, 2011 @ 2:28 am | delete
- I do remember how fascinated I was when we were taught about the faces of the moon. I recall borrowing books about it in order to learn more.
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iijuan12
Dec 26, 2010 @ 11:31 pm | delete
- Great ideas! Thank you!
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ElizabethJeanAllen
Dec 20, 2010 @ 5:19 am | delete
- Did you see the lunar eclipse last night? I had planned on staying up but I fell asleep on the sofa ... I missed it.
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KokoTravel
Dec 18, 2010 @ 2:18 pm | delete
- Teaching children about the moon phases may also let them be privey to how their own bodies respond to the phases of the moon... my husband says that I am more affected by the new moon than the full moon.
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Pukeko
Dec 10, 2010 @ 5:38 am | delete
- Great information and some great books you are featuring. Goodnight Moon was always a favorite at our house.
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howdoyouspellstupid
Nov 9, 2010 @ 4:29 am | delete
- Very sweet and educational lens! Thanks for sharing.
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Jimmie
Oct 1, 2010 @ 8:58 pm | delete
- The harvest moon, when the moon appears to be the largest, occurred recently. It coincides with Chinese Mid-Autumn Festival. That would be another interesting part of a study of the moon.
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RebeccaE
Oct 1, 2010 @ 11:01 am | delete
- now at least i understand what my kids are learning thanks for this lens!
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JaguarJulie Sep 15, 2010 @ 8:53 am | delete
- Well ... I think it is AT Halloween that I most think about the various phases of the moon and hope for a FULL one ................... BOO!
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eclecticeducation
Jun 20, 2010 @ 12:13 pm | delete
- Great lens! I love studying space. There is just something so mysterious about it. Lensrolling to my Astronomy for Children lens.
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Wednesday_Elf
Apr 28, 2010 @ 12:45 pm | delete
- What wonderful story books and moon-related products to teach children about the phases of the moon, or to just bring interest and excitement to a child's world about something they can actually see nearly any night! Lensrolled to my 'For the Love of Reading' story where I mention that terrific book "Goodnight Moon".
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LizMac60 Apr 28, 2010 @ 11:26 am | delete
- Super lens Evelyn. I'm going to be telling a teacher friend about your lenses. 5*****
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