Story Time: M is for Moon
Story Time: M is for Moon
Buckle up for a thrilling journey to the moon! Join your little astronaut on an out-of-this-world adventure with our collection of silly, fun, and fact-filled books! Each page is a new discovery, each story a new mission. And don’t forget the exciting activities that will make your space adventure even more unforgettable. Get ready for a blast-off of imagination and learning! Happy space travels!
Join us Tuesdays, and Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. in the Community Room or Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m. in the Activity Room.
Ages 3-5
Sing, Talk, Read, Write, Play
Tip
Read nonfiction books with your child to spark her curiosity and introduce new vocabulary. Support her interests in topics like animals, space, or how things work to foster a love of learning. Many children are drawn to specific subjects, and nonfiction books can cater to these interests.
Activity
Create a “Curiosity Jar” by writing down your child’s questions on small pieces of paper and placing them in a jar. Once a week, draw a curiosity and explore the topic together through books, videos, or simple experiments. Help your child keep a log of your discoveries to encourage ongoing learning and engagement.
Books Presented
The Moon by Seymour Simon
The Moon Moved In by Sue Soltis
There Was an Old Martian Who Swallowed the Moon by Jennifer Ward
Penguinaut! by Marcie Colleen
Songs, Rhymes, and Fingerplays
Zoom, Zoom, Zoom
Zoom, zoom, zoom
We’re looking for the moon.
Zoom, zoom, zoom
We’re looking for the moon.
We think that we will take a look underneath the ________ book.
Zoom, zoom, zoom
We’re looking for the moon. 5,4,3,2,1
If You’re Going to the Moon
Tune: If You’re Happy and You Know It
If you’re going to the moon wear your gloves (x2)
If you’re going to the moon, this is what you need to do.
If you’re going to the moon wear your gloves
Verses: boots, helmet, say “Goodbye!”
(Au revoir, Zàijiàn, Adiós)
Source: Jbrary
Solar System in Motion
(tune: The Farmer in the Dell)
The Earth turns around, the Earth turns around,
Once a day, every day, the Earth turns around.
The moon goes round the Earth, The moon goes round the Earth,
Once a month, every month, The moon goes round the Earth.
The Earth goes round the Sun, the Earth goes round the Sun,
Once a year, every year, The Earth goes round the Sun.
The stars are all around, The stars are all around,
Here to there, and everywhere, The stars are all around.
Source: Pasadena Public Library
The Moon’s Face
I saw the moon’s face shining (hands around face)
Shining on the sea (ripples with fingers)
I put her in my pocket
And I took her home with me. (Motion of putting moon in pocket)
I saw the moon’s face laughing (hands around laughing face)
Dancing in the sea (sway and make ripples with fingers)
I scooped her with my bucket, (scoop)
Took her dancing home with me. (swing bucket)
Source: King County Library System
Crafts and Activities
Harvest Moon Coloring Page
Aluminum Foil Moon Craft
Additional Books
A Kite for Moon by Jane Yolen
Kitten's First Full Moon by Kevin Henkes
The Night the Moon Went Missing by Brandan Kearney
