Moon Phase Garland
I love finding new ways to use the materials in my units. Especially, crafty ways.
For this craft we used the Moon Phase Cut-Out Coins to make a sweet mini garland to hang across my daughter’s bulletin board. She loved it and is already working on another one!
For this project you don’t need much:
String
Moon Phase Cut-Out Coins from my The Moon and Phases Unit. (You can also make a larger garland by cutting up my Moon Phases Montessori 3 Part Cards. Just make a copy to keep and one for this project!)
Glue
First, we cut out the moon phase coins and put them in order. You’ll also want to make sure you line up your moons accordingly so if section of the garland flips, it won’t matter.
Next, affix your coins to the string. I’ll be honest, we eye-balled it, but if you’d like to get a ruler and measure that’s great, too. You could use really any craft or school glue you’d like. We’ve even used hot glue, but that’s not something I’ll let my 6YO do by herself. The easiest way we’ve found to do this. It place the coin on a flat surface, add a dot of glue. affix the strings and then make a moon sandwich, placing the matching moon down on top.
🌙 Moon Unit Early Learning Bundle | Montessori-Inspired | 15 Activities + 3 FREE Bonus | Ages 2–6
Take your little learner on a journey to the moon! This Montessori-inspired bundle features original watercolor artworkand is packed with 15 beautifully illustrated printable activities + 3 FREE bonus activities that turn the lunar cycle into a hands-on science, math, literacy, and STEM adventure for ages 2–6.
What's Inside:
🌑 Moon Phases Science (6 activities!)
Montessori 3-Part Nomenclature Cards
Moon Phase Visual Lesson Sheet
Moon Phase Board
Phases of the Moon Poster
Double Phases of the Moon Posters
Moon Phases Linear Print
🔭 Moon Facts & Exploration
8 "Did You Know?" Moon Fact Cards
Lunar Cycle Tracking Chart
Full Moon Print
🧮 Moon Math & Patterns
Moon Math Pages
Missing Moon Pattern Practice
Moon Phases by Number
📖 Literacy & Critical Thinking
Rhyming on the Moon
Moon Mystery
🚀 STEM
Orbits of the Earth and Moon Project
🎁 3 FREE Bonus Activities:
Moon Phase Cut-Out Coins
My Moon Creative Activity
Letter Mm Handwriting Practice
✨ All artwork is original hand-painted watercolor — no clip art. Every page features stunning illustrations of the moon, Earth, and Sun that make learning feel magical.
Perfect for: Montessori homeschool families, preschool & Pre-K teachers, daycare providers, and space-loving kids everywhere.
Format: Instant digital download — PDF printables. Includes a "How To Use This Unit" guide. Print as many copies as you need!
Ready for liftoff? This Moon Unit Early Learning Bundle is a complete, Montessori-inspired learning experience that takes little ones ages 2–6 on a journey through the phases of the moon — with 15 beautifully illustrated printable activities + 3 FREE bonus activities covering science, math, literacy, and hands-on STEM.
What sets this bundle apart? Every single page features original hand-painted watercolor artwork — gorgeous, detailed illustrations of the moon in all its phases, a watercolor Earth with visible continents and clouds, and a warm watercolor Sun. This is not clip art. This is real art your kids will want to look at again and again, and that you'll be proud to hang on your classroom walls.
At the heart of the bundle is a deep dive into the phases of the moon — explored six different ways through Montessori 3-part nomenclature cards, a visual lesson sheet, an interactive moon phase board, and three different poster styles (single, double, and linear) so you can choose the perfect display for your classroom or learning space.
But this bundle goes far beyond moon phases. Your little astronomer will discover fascinating lunar facts with 8 "Did You Know?" cards, track the real lunar cycle with a tracking chart, practice math skills with moon-themed counting and pattern pages, build literacy through rhyming and mystery activities, and explore how our solar system works with the Orbits of the Earth and Moon STEM project.
What makes this bundle special:
🎨 Original watercolor artwork throughout — Hand-painted moon, Earth, and Sun illustrations on every page. No clip art anywhere.
🧩 Montessori 3-Part Cards — A complete set for moon phases vocabulary building and independent work
🔬 Real science — Moon phase identification, lunar cycle tracking, and an Earth-Moon orbit project
🌕 Six ways to learn moon phases — 3-part cards, lesson sheet, board, single poster, double poster, and linear print
🧮 Math connections — Counting, patterns, and number recognition all wrapped in moon themes
📖 Literacy integration — Rhyming and critical thinking with a moon mystery activity
🚀 STEM project — Hands-on Orbits of the Earth and Moon builds real understanding of how our solar system works
📊 8 "Did You Know?" Cards — Fascinating moon facts that spark curiosity and conversation
📋 "How To Use This Unit" guide — Included so you know exactly how to get the most out of every activity
The 15 Core Activities:
Moon Phases — Montessori 3-Part Cards
Moon Phase Visual Lesson Sheet
"Did You Know?" Moon Fact Cards (set of 8)
Moon Phase Board
Phases of the Moon Poster
Double Phases of the Moon Posters
Moon Phases Linear Print
Full Moon Print
Moon Math Pages
Orbits of the Earth and Moon Project
Rhyming on the Moon
Missing Moon Pattern Practice
Moon Phases by Number
Moon Mystery
Lunar Cycle Tracking Chart
🎁 3 FREE Bonus Activities:
Moon Phase Cut-Out Coins
My Moon Creative Activity
Letter Mm Handwriting Practice
Who It's For: Homeschool families (especially Montessori-inspired), preschool and Pre-K classroom teachers, daycare and childcare providers, and any parent or caregiver looking for meaningful, screen-free learning activities. This bundle is perfect for space-themed units, science centers, morning tubs, or anytime your little one looks up at the night sky and asks, "Why does the moon look different?"
How It Works:
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Print the activities you need (unlimited prints!)
Grab some scissors, coins, and curiosity — and blast off!
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Finally, let your garland dry. When It has dried enough to handle you can put two small loops on each end to make it easier for little hands to hang.
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