The Moon and Phases Unit and Resources
Super excited to share this unit with you guys. We had lots of fun painting the moon and putting together some fun projects was a bonus. The included activities are enough for a week long focus on The Moon and Phases. The activities are designed to reinforce skills and enrich a space or moon focused study.
In this unit you will find 13 activities and 5 prints related to sequencing, decomposing numbers, simple addition and subtraction, handwriting practice, scissor skills, language building skills, early reading activities, and a few jokes—all related to the Moon and Phases.
Prints are provided as .png files and worksheets and pdfs are provided as high-quality .pdfs. The download is a .zip file. After download right click on the icon to unzip (or extract) documents.
This unit is rated for Level One Skills and Comprehension.
Contents:
How To Use This Unit
Moon Phases Montessori Inspired 3 Part Cards (CS)
Moon Phase Visual Lesson Sheet
Letter M Handwriting Practice
(8) Did You Know? Moon Cards (CS)
Moon Phase Board (CS)
Moon Phase Cut-Out Coins (CS)
Phases of the Moon Poster (CS)
Double Phases of the Moon Poster (Labeled) (CS)
Double Phases of the Moon Poster (Unlabeled) (CS)
Moon Phases Linear Print (CS)
Full Moon Print (CS)
Moon Math Pages
My Moon
Orbits of the Earth and Moon Project (CS)
Rhyming on the Moon
Missing Moon Pattern Practice
Moon Phases by Number
Moon Mystery
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The Moon and Phases Unit and Resources
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 artwork and 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.
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.
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.
Your child will discover fascinating moon facts, track the real lunar cycle with a tracking chart, practice math skills with moon-themed counting and pattern activities, explore literacy with a Moon Mystery activity, and build an Earth-Moon orbits model.
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-phase 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.
• Literacy integration — A Moon Mystery activity and rhyming work connected to the theme.
• Math and pattern practice — Moon-themed counting, missing patterns, and moon phases by number.
The 15 Core Activities
1) Moon Phases — Montessori 3-Part Cards
2) Moon Phase Visual Lesson Sheet
3) “Did You Know?” Moon Fact Cards (set of 8)
4) Moon Phase Board
5) Phases of the Moon Poster
6) Double Phases of the Moon Posters
7) Moon Phases Linear Print
8) Full Moon Print
9) Moon Math Pages
10) Orbits of the Earth and Moon Project
11) Rhyming on the Moon
12) Missing Moon Pattern Practice
13) Moon Phases by Number
14) Moon Mystery
15) Lunar Cycle Tracking Chart
3 FREE Bonus Activities
1) Moon Phase Cut-Out Coins
2) My Moon Creative Activity
3) 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
Purchase and download instantly. Print the activities you need, gather a few simple materials, and start exploring the moon together. The Earth-Moon orbits project is designed as a hands-on model: children can physically move the Moon around the Earth and the Earth around the Sun while talking about which body is orbiting which.
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Supplementary Materials:
The Moon Book by Gail Gibbons (affiliate) This book is a classic and has been recently updated. The Moon Book gives a quick cultural history lesson, explains the moon phases and tides, and gives a kids version of the moon landing and exploration. A great book for little learners.
The Planets by DK (affiliate) This book is defineilty written on a bit of a higher level but you won’t find better pictures anywhere. It is basically an encyclopedia of the planets, but there is an entire section on Earth’s moon. A great buy that you’ll use on different levels as your child grows.
Uncle Goose Moon Phase Blocks (affiliate) We LOVE these. Great for stacking and with a lovely design these are a great compliment to this unit, especially for young, kinesthetic learners.
Moon and Star Projector Light (affiliate) We use this for “inside camping” quite a bit. The colors change and it’s also good for “dance parties”. It doesn’t show phases but it’s a fun little light show for cloudy nights.
Inflatable Moon Ball (affiliate) Fairly realistic and lots of fun. It’s essentially a moon beachball. A great “prize” as you move through this unit.
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