There are so many ways to learn about the moon, from the scientific to the sensory, children of any age can make a start in learning about the moon!
I’ve gathered together 29 of my favourite moon activities, categorised by science activities, art and crafts, and sensory activities.
29 Fun and Engaging Moon Crafts and Ways to Learn about the Moon
Here’s a list of over 20 fun and hands on ways to learn about the moon, from moon phases, to craters, simple moon crafts to moon coloring pages.
Click the link alongside each picture for more information about that craft project or kids activity.
Moon Activities for Kids. Moon Craft, Moon themed Science Lessons, Moon Sensory Play and more
Play and learn all about the moon with these fun and educational Moon Crafts and Activities for Kids
Learn about all of the moon phases of the lunar cycle, from the new moon, the full moon, the waxing and the waning, with this fun and educational paper plate moon phases craft from Little Bins for Little Hands.
Make learning fun and delicious with this hands on moon activity, using Oreos! Kids will love this Montessori inspired science lesson all about moon phases.
If you're going to make the moon, why not go BIG! Make a giant paper mache moon with this craft from Jacks and Kate. It is super impressive.
The moon is getting ready for bed in this super cute preschool moon craft for kids
Make this fast asleep paper plate crescent moon with a little star danging down in front, how sweet.
Get your fizzy paint out and have fun with this sensory art project, with vibrant beautiful results
This moon and bat craft would work perfectly for Halloween, and you can download free printables over at Arty Crafty Kids, to make this project.
A crescent moon pinata will be perfect for an Eid party - so much fun, and it looks great!
Make your own moon phase bunting, but to make it even cooler - it lights up! This moon phase project from Rainy Day Mum would also work as a Ramadan or Eid decoration idea.
"I love you to the moon" - Make this super sweet moon craft from Red Ted Art featuring a photograph of your child. This will be a beautiful craft to keep for years to come, and it works very well as a card for children to give whether at Valentines day, or Mother's Day.
Make your own fizzing moon rocks for sensory science fun, to learn all about the moon!
Use pom poms to print the moon texture with paint, with this super simple and cute moon craft from Crafts on Sea
Fly to the moon with this recycled plastic soda bottle craft from us here at In The Playroom
Print out our free astronauts, space and moon coloring pages to go perfectly with your moon topic.
This super simple crescent moon card works perfectly as an Eid card to make for loved ones at the end of Ramadan
Even toddlers can have fun making this great big moon craft
Make your own moon rover out of lego with this fun and hands on educational play idea
These free printable moon phase cards and moon phase journal from Rainy Day Mum give kids the chance to track to moons cycles and get familiar with the phases of the moon.
Make your own moon bread for a delicious way to learn about the moon
Get preschoolers learning about the moon, for a space topic or moon unit.
Make your own lunar landscape for lots of sensory play and small world fun, with the idea from the Imagination Tree
You can also get store bought moon dough which has lots of opportunities for sensory play and exploration of textures.
Or make your own moon sand, with a simple recipe from Kids Activities Blog
Get out the puffy paint and make your own simple moon craft with lots of texture.
This phases of the moon mobile craft can be hung up and displayed in the playroom, classroom or school room after you have finished putting it together with the kids.
Expore the texture of the moon surface with this fun and hands on moon painting idea, for even the youngest of kids.
Use a dropper to explore color and texture
Use an old CD to create your own shiny sparkly crescent moon craft
Simple Science Experiment for Kids: Why are there craters on the moon?
Learn why there are craters on the moon with this engaging space themed science experiment for kids.
If your kids are excited about moon phases, you can even make uyour own moon phase shirt with this tutorial from Raegun Ramblings. Perfect to wear to the science fair or science museum!
National Moon Day
When is Moon Day? Moon Day is on July 20th every year to commemorate and honour the anniversary of mankind’s first moon landing.
“That’s one small step for man, a giant leap for mankind.”
Neil Armstrong and his Apollo 11 team first landed on the moon 20th July 1969. Commander Neil Armstrong and Lunar Modular pilot Buzz Aldrin landed the Apollo Lunar Module Eagle on the moon, before Neil Armstrong spent a total of 21 hours on the moon’s surface.
Science activities to learn about the Moon
Try some simple science experiments to learn about the moon, look up into the sky and observe it yourself together with the kids with a moon phase viewer, or visit a space centre, observatory or science museum together.
The moon is a great topic and source of inspiration for your next science project!
Try this Phases of the moon experiment from We Made That
Make a Moon phase viewer with instructions from What Do We Do All Day
Phases of the moon puzzle from What Do We Do All Day
Moon themed Art & Crafts
There are so many creative moon projects you can put together with the kids. Have fun painting, sticking, cutting and decorating as you make your own moons – from crescent moon to full moon, or the entire solar system.
With paper plates, glue, even tin foil – get your little students busy making moon crafts.
Moon Craft from “N is for Night Sky” from Fantastic Fun and Learning
Moon Painting from Mama Papa Bubba
Phases of the moon mobile from Creative Family Fun
Puffy paint moon from No Time for Flashcards
Moon Themed Sensory Activities
Sensory activities offer so much fun for your little outer space explorer! Kids can learn and play in a hands on way, exploring textures and all five of their senses.
Space in a bowl from Building Blocks and Acorns
Make your own moon sand from Kids Activities Blog
Messy play with moon dough here at In The Playroom
Lunar landscape sensory small world from The Imagination Tree
Books about the Moon
Whether you want to enjoy a preschool story book about the moon, or an educational fact book about the moon, and an introduction to astronomy there are so many options available for kids of all ages. Here are a couple to get you started.
Do You Speak English Moon by Francesca Simon
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I love the landscape box from the Imagination tree – my kids love contained play areas like that, they’re so much fun 🙂
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Great post! I love looking up into the night sky (I even caught sight of the ISS a couple of months ago) and I think children should learn all about what’s out there too 🙂
This is a great post, full of good ideas, that I am going to have to borrow 🙂
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The lunar landscape looks amazing! Will have to give it a go x
Thanks for sharing these, I can see we will be having lots of fun learning about the moon 🙂 x
I pinned this to my science board for later. I haven’t read Do You Speak English, Moon? yet. I’ll have to check it out soon!
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thanks for the pin! 🙂
Thanks for including our ‘space in a bowl’ activity from http://www.buildingblocksandacorns.com! What a great collection of Moon activities!
Louise x
amazing tips