When the Moon Hits Your Eyes

Observation is the heart of science. Beverly and David are very interested in observing everything. I watch them and I compare them to young adults, many of whom think science is boring or too hard. I hope I can keep my kids interested in the world around them. They are too young to develop and test hypothesis, but they are enjoying science through their senses!

We are using the literature we read as a framework for what we learn. So far we have read:

“He’s got the moon and the stars in His hands,” ~ Kadir Nelson, “He’s Got the Whole World in His Hands”

“But — chicka chicka boom boom! Look, there’s a full moon.” ~ Bill Martin, Jr. and John Archanbault, “Chicka Chicka Boom Boom “

“Goodnight moon.” ~ Margaret Wise Brown, “Goodnight Moon”

“Sleep in my eyes
And stars in the skies
Moon on my bed
And dreams in my head
That’s what I’ll wear tonight.” ~ Nancy White Carlstrom, “Jesse Bear, What Will You Wear?”

Do you know that the Jewish people have their own calendar? Ever since we received the Torah at Mount Sinai we have always counted time in our own, special, Jewish way… the moon tells us the time of the Jewish months and when all the Jewish holidays arrive. ~ Yaffa Ganz, “Follow the Moon: A Journey Through the Jewish Year.”

So, we have been observing the moon. And, Beverly and David are avid moon watchers. This is what I have done with the kids:

Moon Wheel Template available at Homeschool Share

This is Ron with the kids:

Guess who got the coolest parent award? If there is any doubt in your mind, it wasn’t me!