Hi Robyn!
Your idea of exploring the Moon with “The Man on the Moon” by Simon Bartram sounds fantastic! It’s a great way to engage children’s imaginations and make the concept of space more relatable. I agree that the Moon is an excellent starting point for discussing space because it’s something children see often and satisfies their natural curiosity.
The way you plan to use the book encourages critical thinking and helps students differentiate between fiction and reality. The stunning illustrations will definitely help in visualising the Moon’s environment.
Integrating facts about the Moon and real-life space exploration afterward is a perfect way to bridge the gap between the story and actual science. Well done on a very thought provoking contribution 🙂 I intend to incorporate a similar lesson in the upcoming academic year.