Reply To: Module 2 – The Moon, the Earth and the Sun

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Karen Walsh
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    Introducing an activity for 5 yer old in t he classroom can be fun and engaging so to spark curiosity in the children and foster their imagination. The following is how I would approach this lesson.

    introduction: begin by discussing the moon with the children. I will show them pictures, videos, or books about the Moon and explain that it is a celestial body in space, the Earth’s only natural satellite.

    Moon Walk: Set up a creative Moon Walk station where the children can experience walking on the Moons surface. I will create a simulated lunar landscape using cushions, foam maths. I will show them how to take small, slow steps mimiking an astronaut.

    Lunar Art: Art supplies such as paper, paints, crayons and glitter will be used. T he children will create their own lunar landscapes. The class will chat about colours and shapes a need what they notice in pictures of the moon.

    Dress-up: I will set up a pretend play area with astronaut costumes and props. The children will dress up and engage in imaginative play while pretending to be on the moon.

    Moon Rock Exploration:  the children will receive a rock each. They will touch and examine the rocks. The teacher will encourage the children to talk about the colour, feel and shape of the rock.

    Moon books and songs: read age appropriate moon books and sing songs.  The group will create a simple rhyme together about the moon.

     

     

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