Instructions
Hello! Let's learn about the Moon. The Moon is our special neighbor in space, but it is not a planet. It travels around our home, planet Earth. Follow the directions for each fun activity below.
(Note for grown-ups: Please read the instructions for each section to the child.)
Activity 1: Sort It Out!
Draw a line from each word in the list to the correct box.
List of Words
Moon
Earth
Sun
Mars
PLANET
NOT A PLANET
Activity 2: Color the Space Scene
Read the sentences and color the shapes as described.
This is Earth. Earth is a planet. Color the big circle blue and green.
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This is the Moon. The Moon is NOT a planet. Color the small circle gray or white.
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Activity 3: Circle the Answer
Look at the words below. Circle the one that is NOT a planet.
EARTH
MOON
MARS
Answer Key
Activity 1: Sort It Out!
- Lines should be drawn from Earth and Mars to the "PLANET" box.
- Lines should be drawn from Moon and Sun to the "NOT A PLANET" box.
Activity 2: Color the Space Scene
- The big circle (Earth) should be colored blue and green.
- The small circle (Moon) should be colored gray or white.
Activity 3: Circle the Answer
- The word MOON should be circled.