Moon for Kids Hands on Unit

Kids of all ages are fascinated by the moon. Learn about the moon with our hands-on Moon for kids lesson for preschool, pre k, kindergarten, first grade, 2nd grade, 3rd grade, and 4th grade students. We will use moon printables, moon worksheets, moon activities, Oreo moon phases for kids, moon craters project, and more to make learning about the Earth’s moon in our fascinating solar system FUN and engaging!

Moon for Kids

Did you know there are more than 100 moons in our solar system? A moon is a satellite of a planet; it orbits a planet. But none are more interesting than the moon we can see from our own planet Earth. In this moon for kids lesson we will explore the beautiful celestial ball that lights up our night sky, led humans to board space shuttles to land on and explore the moon, moon phases for kids, and so much more!

Whether you are a parent, teacher, or homeschooler – you will love trying these fun moon activities for kids from preschoolers and kindergartners to grade 1, grade 2, grade 3, and grade 4 students!

Moon phases for kids

Have you noticed that the moon seems to change shape in the sky throughout the month? It doesn’t actually change shape, but rather the amount of the moon we can see being lit up by reflecting the sun does. Every 28 days.

Oreo Moon Phases to help kids learn about moon phases with free printable worksheet and moon phases mini book

We started out by exploring the Phases of the Moon for Kids with this free printable Moon Phases for kids mini book.

Then we did this fun, hands-on project making Oreo Moon Phases (includes free printable to put our Oreo’s on). This had to be my kids favorite activity.

Learn about the moon

Finally the kids recalled what they’d learned by labeling the moon phases on these free printable solar system worksheets.

Moon information for kids

We learned about what life is like for the astronauts on the International Space Station and even age some space food. Then we saw and listened to some history as it unfolded:

Make your own telescope science project for kids

DIY Telescope Science Project

Kids will be amazed with this fun science project where kids will get to make their very own telescope. You will need 2 magnifying glasses with one stronger than the other, cardstock/cardboard, and duct tape.

Using duct tape carefully attach the stronger magnifying lens to a rounded piece of cardboard. Then hold the weaker lens in front of the stronger one and move back and forth until you can see clearly. Measure the distance. Now attach the weaker lens at the same distance to finish telescope.

Looking for more fun, engaging, creative, and memorable moon projects for kids? You will love this 50 Moon Crafts & Activities for Kids collection with the best ideas from the whole internet!

Solar System Activities

Looking for more fun, hands on science activities to teach kids about astronomy or to round out your solar system unit. You will love these ideas and resources:

The Sun for Kids
Moon for Kids & Astronauts Too
Inner Planets for Kids (Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars)
Outer Planets for Kids (Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune)
Pluto, Asteroid Belt, Comets, and Stars
Looking for more fun, engaging, creative, and memorable moon projects for kids? You will love this 50 Moon Crafts & Activities for Kids collection with the best ideas from the whole internet!

Science FUN For Kids

Science can be yummy! Try these 19 Edible Science Projects for kids of all ages including edible Animal Cells K-6th
FREE Animal Report Forms are great for learning about animals before or after a fieldtrip to the zoo. K-8th
Amaze kids as you show them How to Grow Crystals K-6th
Cute, free printable to help students learn about the Flower Life Cycle Lift the Flap Preschool-3rd Grade
Frog Life Cycle Printables for kids K-6th
Kids will enjoy learning How to Make a Lava Lamp – K-6th
Leaf Scavenger Hunt (educational) K-6th
Simple Machines Mini Book for teacking kids plus lots of fun, hands on ideas!
Get ready for science that leaves a big impression with this Exploding Watermelon Science for learning about kinetic and potential energy
This is an egg-cellent science experiment for kids to learn about air pressure
So many creative Simple Machine Projects to help kids learn with hands on activities!

Free Homeschool Worksheets

Looking for more fun, hands on worksheets, games and activities to make learning fun – you will love these resources!

Science can be yummy! Try these 19 Edible Science Projects for kids of all ages including edible Animal Cells K-6th
FREE Animal Report Forms are great for learning about animals before or after a fieldtrip to the zoo. K-8th
Amaze kids as you show them How to Grow Crystals K-6th
Cute, free printable to help students learn about the Flower Life Cycle Lift the Flap Preschool-3rd Grade
Frog Life Cycle Printables for kids K-6th
Kids will enjoy learning How to Make a Lava Lamp – K-6th
Leaf Scavenger Hunt (educational) K-6th
Simple Machines Mini Book for teacking kids plus lots of fun, hands on ideas!
Get ready for science that leaves a big impression with this Exploding Watermelon Science for learning about kinetic and potential energy
This is an egg-cellent science experiment for kids to learn about air pressure
So many creative Simple Machine Projects to help kids learn with hands on activities!