Edible Moon Phases - Questions to Ask Your Child

We are continuing our study of the Sun, Moon and Stars unit as we learn about the phases of the moon. Today we did a read aloud of a non fiction book about the moon.

We then made our own edible moon phases using Oreo cookies! This was a special treat that helped the kids create the phases themselves in a tactile manner. It important for them to have hands on experiences and to create things themselves in order to have the full brain-based learning experience.

The "Tornado Table" is very excited about creating the phases of the moon.

Here is a completed plate with the main phases of the moon. The students know there is a last and full quarter moon, but for sake of supply amounts, we made just one "moon" for each big phase.

Catherine showing us a "New Moon".



Questions to Ask Your Child

1. What are the phases of the moon?

2. What causes the phases of the moon?

3. How long does it take for the moon to orbit around the Earth?

4. What is the surface of the moon like?

5. Does the moon create its own light?

6. Ask them to get up and SHOW you what "rotate" looks like. Ask them to get up and SHOW you what "orbit" looks like!