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Math Lapbook Ideas And Free Time And Money Lapbook

May 3, 2025 | Leave a Comment
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I have some math lapbook ideas and a free time and money lapbook. Also, look at my page Homeschool Lapbooks – Powerful Tools For Mastery Learning for more lapbook ideas.

A math lapbook can help children retain math concepts. Besides, too many educators are quick to give up hands-on math like lapbooks when abstract ideas are not cemented.

And contrary to popular beliefs, lapbooks are not just for young kids. Because lapbooks can include games, graphs, and minibooks packed full of facts, it’s a fun way to learn and practice concepts.

Math Lapbook Ideas And Free Time And Money Lapbook

Too, once a lapbook is prepared which can take time, a lapbook is an independent way for a child to review facts in a natural way. It can be used over again and even used the next year if facts are forgotten.

What you put in the lapbook depends on the level of the child not necessarily age.

Some children are ready for more advanced math concepts and others are still review grade level concepts.

LIVING MATH BOOKS FOR KIDS

Next, when you pair math books with lapbooks math is not boring.

You’ll love these math living books.

8+ Living Math Books About Counting, Addition and Subtraction

A living book or story brings math to life. Books like these have a way of explaining math concepts in a story form so young children understand them. Add one or two to your library.

Sir Cumference Series 12 Books Set (Book #1 - Book #12)

This Sir Cumference Series 12 Books Set includes: 1. Sir Cumference and the First Round Table 9781570911521 2. Sir Cumference and the Dragon of Pi 9781570911644 3. Sir Cumference and the Great Knight of Angleland 9781570911699 4. Sir Cumference and the Sword in the Cone 9781570916014 5. Sir Cumference and the Isle of Immeter 9780439025805 6. Sir Cumference and All the King's Tens 9781570917288 7. Sir Cumference
and the Viking's Map 9781570917929 8. Sir Cumference and the Off-the-Charts Dessert 9781570911996 9. Sir Cumference and the Roundabout Battle 9781570917660 10. Sir Cumference and the Fracton Faire 9781570917721 11. Sir Cumference Gets Decima's Point 9781570918452 12. Sir Cumference and the 100 PerCent Goose Chase 9781623543211

12 Ways to Get to 11 (Aladdin Picture Books)

Eve Merriam and Bernie Karlin take young readers on a counting adventure as they demonstrate twelve witty and imaginative ways to get to eleven.

The Hershey's Kisses Addition Book

Illustrations featuring Hershey's Kisses demonstrate the basic rules of addition.

Panda Math: Learning About Subtraction from Hua Mei and Mei Sheng

Learn about subtraction with the San Diego Zoo’s famous baby pandas Hua Mei was the first giant panda cub born in the United States that survived more than a few days. She was born at the San Diego Zoo, and four years later her mother had another baby, Mei Sheng. Hua Mei and her brother, Mei Sheng, spend their days climbing on logs, lounging in trees, and eating bamboo. A lot of things the pandas do can be thought of in terms of subtraction. Young readers follow the famous cubs as they grow from tiny infants to big, bouncing pandas and learn about subtraction along the way.

Sea Sums

With an appealing abundance of plants and animals, the shallows of an ocean coral reef offer a natural background for an under-the-sea arithmetic party. Creatures from stingrays to clams, crabs to sea urchins, and more disappear and reappear to provide young mathematicians with a fascinating array of equations--and a mini ecology lesson about life on a coral reef. Full color.

Ten Sly Piranhas

Ten sly piranhas are swimming in a river, but one at a time they disappear, until there is only one left.  Now that this proud overeater is the only surviving piranha, he is confident that he can eat anybody.  But while he may be the cleverest fish in the river, he is no match for the giant crocodile lurking on the bank.  Children will love learning to count backward in this crafty tale about one very hungry piranha.

88 pounds of tomatoes (Hello math reader)

Two friends plan a party to use all the tomatoes they expect to get from their Wonder Plant.

Anno's Magic Seeds

A wizard gives Jack two magic seeds with the instructions to eat one, which will feed him for one full year, and plant the other, which will produce two more seeds and allow the cycle to continue, but Jack has his own idea, in a fantasy introduction to numbers and counting.

Also, look at these math lapbook ideas.

MATH LAPBOOK IDEAS

  • Telling Time Lapbook 1st grade
  • FREE Math Facts Lapbook
  • Easy (and FREE) Multiplication Lapbook
  • Shapes Lapbook for Early Learners
  • Math Mini-Office Lapbook Grades K-2-PRINTED
  • Free Division Lapbook
  • Free Roman Numerals Lapbook

Additionally, look at more homeschool lapbook ideas.

MORE LAPBOOK IDEAS

  • 15 Amazing Lapbook Materials to Use Besides Glue and Paper
  • 75 AWESOME Things to Add to a Lapbook
  • Exploring Space and Astronomy
  • Honey Bees Lapbook for Kids
  • Free Wildflowers Lapbook
  • Amber – Freezing Gold Lapbook
  • Coral Reef Lapbook
  • Fall Unit Study (Includes Apples, Sir Isaac Newton, Art, and Appleseed)

WHAT MATH CONCEPTS TO INCLUDE IN A MATH LAPBOOK

In addition, here are some ideas to include in a math lapbook.

  • vocabulary for math section or create a whole lapbook on math terms and vocabulary words
  • measurement and data
  • basic 4 operations of addition, subtraction, multiplication and division
  • days of the week
  • fractions
  • time, elapsed time
  • geometry and shapes
  • numbers and counting

What is included in this free math and time telling lapbook

In the download, I’ve included a picture of a suggestion as to where to place the minibooks. Remember that you can add any minibooks to create your unique lapbook.

So, you do not need to include all if you want to focus on other concepts.

But this lapbook includes a pocket for money, time telling, days of the week, a clock, digital time and pieces for a front cover.

Math Lapbook Ideas And Free Time And Money Lapbook

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How to Make a Strawberry Lemonade Summer Sensory Bin

May 2, 2025 | Leave a Comment
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We’re making a summer sensory bin today. Also, look at Free Summer Unit Study For Kids for more summer ideas.

Lemonade is a classic summertime treat on its own.

Adding fresh, juicy strawberries just makes it even more cheerful.

This strawberry lemonade sensory bin captures all the fun and flavor of summer in a water sensory play activity that is hands-on, and perfect for warm-weather fun.

How to Make a Strawberry Lemonade Summer Sensory Bin

It’s loaded with bright colors, fresh fruity scents, and clear, clean water.

With all this to scoop and pour, kids will enjoy engaging their senses while building up multiple developmental skills.

Real lemons and strawberries combine with reusable ice cubes to offer kids a sweet summer adventure.

A few kitchen utensils mean kids can also scoop and pour the ingredients for a fun sensory experience.

This activity is perfect for anywhere that a little splashing water won’t cause any trouble. No matter how you slice it, it’s sure to be a favorite.

SUMMER BOOKS FOR KIDS

Next, look at some fun books about summer to add to the reading day.

13 Books About Summer to Read to Kids and For Kids to Read

Grab some of these fun books about summer to add to a summer unit study or to learn about the change in the season.

Summer: An Alphabet Acrostic

In a companion volume to Autumn: an Alphabet Acrostic and Spring: an Alphabet Acrostic, sandy beaches, juicy watermelons, and porch swings are just a few of the warm-weather delights featured in acrostic poems about summer.

The Hidden Life of Trees: What They Feel, How They Communicate―Discoveries from A Secret World

Are trees social beings? In The Hidden Life of Trees forester and author Peter Wohlleben convincingly makes the case that, yes, the forest is a social network. He draws on groundbreaking scientific discoveries to describe how trees are like human families: tree parents live together with their children, communicate with them, support them as they grow, share nutrients with those who are sick or struggling, and even warn each other of impending dangers. Wohlleben also shares his deep love of woods and forests, explaining the amazing processes of life, death, and regeneration that he has observed in his woodland.

A Frog in the Bog

There’s a small green frog on a half-sunk log in the middle of the bog. He eats one tick, two fleas, three flies, four slugs, and five snails. And the frog gets a whole lot bigger. Then a hungry gator shows up, ready to eat the big fat frog. The frog opens his mouth wide to scream and out comes everything he’s eaten! And the frog gets a whole lot smaller.

The Summer Nick Taught His Cats to Read

It's not easy to teach a cat to read, but one boy tries to anyway in this sweet and silly picture book debut that captures the challenges and rewards of learning to read.Nick loves to read books--and he loves to play with his cats, Verne and Stevenson. So naturally Nick decides it's a great idea to teach his cats to read.

And Then Comes Summer

When the days stretch out like a slow yawn, and the cheerful faces of Johnny-jump-ups jump up . . . then it’s time to get ready for summer! From flip-flops and hide-and-seek to fireworks and ice-cream trucks, from lemonade stands and late bedtimes to swimming in the lake and toasting marshmallows, there’s something for everyone in this bright and buoyant celebration of the sunny season.

The Lorax (Classic Seuss)

Dr. Seuss’s beloved story teaches kids to treat the planet with kindness and stand up and speak up for others. Experience the beauty of the Truffula Trees and the danger of taking our earth for granted in a story that is timely, playful, and hopeful. The book’s final pages teach us that just one small seed, or one small child, can make a difference. 

Summer Story: Introduce children to the seasons in the gorgeously illustrated classics of Brambly Hedge!

It was such a hot summer. The sky was deep blue and the sun never faltered. All along Brambly Hedge, the mice did their best to keep cool. Poppy Eyebright sought refuge in the mossy shadows of the mill wheel; Dusty Dogwood took to walking by the banks of the cooling stream. Dusty and Poppy spent more and more time together, so no one was at all surprised when they announced their engagement. They decided on a very unusual setting for the wedding ceremony, but even they didn't realise just how unusual it was prove to be!Also look out for Spring Story, Autumn Story and Winter Story!

The Raft

Nicky is convinced that his summer with his grandmother in the Wisconsin woods is going to be the worst summer ever. She cooks food that he doesn’t like, there’s an art studio where her living room should be, and he’s expected to do chores—including fishing, the most boring chore ever.

But one afternoon, while Nicky is trying to catch their dinner, a raft drifts down the river towards him. The raft has a calming magic about it, affecting both Nicky and the wildlife of the river and woods. Through the raft and the adventures it brings him on, Nicky finds new common ground with his grandmother, a fellow river rat, who encourages him to explore his newfound talent for art.

Summertime in the Big Woods (Little House Picture Book)

The winter is finally over, and now it is summertime. Laura and Mary are busy all day helping Ma in the garden and playing outside.

We Were Tired of Living in a House: 55th Anniversary Edition

"We were tired of living in a house.

So we packed a bag with

sweaters and socks and scarves

and mittens and woolen caps.

And we moved to a tree...."

So begins this whimsical tale of four small children, a dog and a cat who decided they were tired of living in a house. They try a tree, a pond, a cave and the seashore, but in each place something unusual happens to make them move on to the next place-and finally home.

Blueberries for Sal

Sal and her mother a picking blueberries to can for the winter. But when Sal wanders to the other side of Blueberry Hill, she discovers a mama bear preparing for her own long winter.  Meanwhile Sal's mother is being followed by a small bear with a big appetite for berries! Will each mother go home with the right little one?With its expressive line drawings and charming story, Blueberries for Sal has won readers' hearts since its first publication in 1948."The adventures of a little girl and a baby bear while hunting for blueberries with their mothers one bright summer day. All the color and flavor of the sea and pine-covered Maine countryside.

Over and Under the Canyon

Over and Under the Canyon takes young readers on a thrilling tour of a desert canyon ecosystem. Over the canyon, the sun scalds the air, baking desert mud to stone. But under the shade of the cliffs hides another world, where bighorn sheep bound from rock to rock on the hillside, roadrunners make their nests in sturdy cacti, and banded geckos tuck themselves into the shelter of the sand. Discover the wonders concealed in the curves of the canyon, the magic of a desert wildflower bloom, and all the unexpected creatures that bring the desert to life.DISCOVER AMAZING ANIMALS: Kids are endlessly curious about the natural world and the wildly varied animals living in it—and the desert is FULL of amazing and surprising animals!

Over and Under the Waves

Award-winning duo Kate Messner and Christopher Silas Neal return in this latest addition to the Over and Under picture book series, this time exploring the rich, interconnected ecosystem of the ocean!Over the waves, the sea lions bark and seagulls wheel and call. The bay is smooth and bright in the sun. But under the waves, there's a whole hidden forest, full of whales and wolf eels, sardines and sea bass, leopard sharks and luminous jellies, as well as the waving kelp that shelters them all. Discover the magical depths of the kelp forest, and all the fascinating creatures living just a paddle's length away—over and under the waves.SO MANY FASCINATING FACTS: Kids are endlessly curious about the natural world and the wildly varied animals and plants living in it—and the ocean is FULL of amazing and surprising life!ENVIRONMENTAL AWARENESS MADE WONDERFUL: Preservation of our wilderness—and of our oceans in particular—is essential, and this book makes such a great, upbeat jumping-off point for discussions of the importance and wonder of our world's natural habitats and ecosystems.

Too, look at more sensory bin ideas.

MORE SENSORY BIN IDEAS

  • Discover The Magic Of Nocturnal Creatures | Nocturnal Animal Sensory Bin
  • How to Make a Watermelon Sensory Bin for Play and Learning
  • Fun Corn Life Cycle Preschool Sensory Bin and Printable Lifecycle Foldout
  • How To Create An Engaging Cranberry Sensory Bin
  • 10 Kindergarten Sensory Bin Ideas | How To Make A Summer Sensory Bin
  • Sensory Play Made Easy: Crafting a Community Helpers Sensory Bin
How to Make a Strawberry Lemonade Summer Sensory Bin

Finally, look at how to make this fun strawberry lemonade summer sensory bin.

HOW TO MAKE A SUMMER SENSORY BIN

Setting up a strawberry lemonade sensory bin is quick and simple. Here’s what you’ll need:

  • A few real lemons, sliced into rounds or wedges
  • A handful of real strawberries, sliced or whole (sliced strawberries fill more space and add more scent)
  • Fake ice cubes (requires adult supervision)
  • Mini strainer
  • Ladle or kitchen spoon
  • Plastic cup(s) for scooping and pretend serving
  • Large bin or shallow container
  • Water (enough to partially fill the bin for scooping and pouring)

Tip: Only fill the bin about 1/4 to 1/3 full with water. You want enough for floating, scooping, and splashing, without making too big of a mess.

Add the lemons, strawberries, and fake ice cubes to your bin.

Pour in enough water to let everything float and move around easily.

Place the mini strainer, ladle, and plastic cup(s) in the bin or nearby.

Invite your child to jump in and start exploring!

The real fruit contributes scents to the water, making the experience even more realistic and inviting. Plus, floating lemons and strawberries are so much fun to scoop and catch.

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Coloring And Learn: Free Famous Artist Coloring Pages

May 1, 2025 | Leave a Comment
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Today, I’m sharing free famous artist coloring pages for coloring and learn art. Also, look at my page Free Art Units for more ideas.

You can use these pages in many ways, but first I’m sharing some reasons why coloring can be considered art.

When children are coloring they are doing more than coloring in the lines. They can see the artist and coordinate the background color to match the famous artist’s style.

Coloring And Learn: Free Famous Artist Coloring Pages

Too, we’ve not always lived near art museums. So, coloring pictures of either famous art or artists children get exposed to art early.

It’s a subtle way to teach kids about creativity too,

And when children choose colors they become an active participant of art.

Besides helping with fine motor skills, children are paying attention to detail. And the pages can be used to pair with any unit study.

For example, you can ask where the artist is from, what time period did he or she live in, and what influenced their style.

ART SUPPLIES FOR COLORING AND LEARN FAMOUS ARTISTS

Next, look at some supplies to add to your arts and crafts drawer or to use with these coloring pages.

9 Fun Art Supplies for Learning

Whether you prefer to study art for a long period of time or short, I have some of our favorite supplies listed here. Too, everyone stores art differently. We love 3 ring binders and page protectors as well as large envelopes. I know you can use some of these ideas.

Sculpey Premo 24 Color sampler of Polymer Oven-Bake Clay,

I loved this brand. And it has a variety of colors for each child.

Amazon Basics Premium Colored Pencils, Soft Core, 24 Count (Pack of 1)

  • Explore your creativity with a wide variety of colors
  • Contains artist-quality soft lead for rich pigment and smooth application
  • Includes a tin storage case with a built-in tray to keep pencils organized and protected
  • Cardinal 3 Ring Binders

    Great for holding art projects.

    Watercolor Paper Pad 9"x12"

    Watercolor Paper Pad - Dyvicl spiral watercolor paper pad is loved by new and experienced artists, rough finish, heavyweight paper will satisfy any artistic needs! for drawing, sketching, or painting. You can play with techniques & effects to your heart's content. Watercolor pad work excellently with wet and dry mixed media including watercolor, gouache, acrylic, colored pencil, charcoal, and pastel.

    Paint This Book!: Watercolor for the Artistically Undiscovered

    Put the brush in your hand. Stick it in the water, then smush it around in one of the colors. Now take a deep breath and plop it down on the page . . .You’re an artist. Yes, really! Young or old, there is an artist in each of us. If yours is hiding (perhaps behind a shred of self-consciousness?), just remember: Art is personal expression. You have your talent. Nobody else has anything like it!

    Caliart Acrylic Paint Set With 12 Brushes

    Acrylic Paint Set With 12 Brushes: Premium paints glide on smoothly, dry quickly and stay as beautiful as the day they were painted. Whether you’re new to acrylic painting or a seasoned
    artist, the paint kit will set fire to your imagination.

    Artstorys Watercolor Paint Set, Vivid Colors Washable

    Premium Watercolor Paint: Comes with 48 vibrant water colors cake, 1 premium refillable water brush, wooden paint brushes and 1 mixing palette converted by the transparent lid. Perfect for artists, amateurs, students, teens, kids, children and painters of all levels. Wonderful gift idea for your friends and families who have fun in painting!

    8 Pack Plastic Envelopes Poly Envelope Folder Clear Plastic Reusable Folders

    [Colorful Transparent Envelopes] 8 assorted colors: transparent blue, green, yellow, purple, pink, orange, white and red. It’s easy to organize and distinguish your paper with a different color.

    1 Pcs Craft Knife Hobby Knife

    Valuable Package Content:1pcs hobby knife,10pcs hobby knife blades,1pc steel ruler(6inch/15cm long)

    Next, look at more art activities.

    MORE ART ACTIVITIES FOR KIDS

    • Claude Monet Facts For Kids And Free Water Lily Masterpiece
    • Ancient Rome Art Projects | How to Make Edible Roman Roads
    • How to Make a Triorama Teaching the Primary Colors with Dollar Tree Supplies
    • Make 2025 Colorful: Free Kids Artwork 12 Month 2025 Calendar
    • Frida Kahlo Art Made Simple: Free Easy Art Printable
    • Colorful Picasso Craft Ideas To Make: Free Printable for Little Hands
    • How To Make Sunflower Craft Like Van Gogh For Young Crafters

    Coloring And Learn: Free Famous Artist Coloring Pages

    Also, look at the famous artist color pages I’ve included in this download.

    • Henri Matisse
    • Henri Rousseau
    • Paul Klee
    • Romero Britto
    • Mary Blair
    • Andy Warhol
    • Georgia O’Keefe
    • Laurel Burch

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    Fun Nature Study Ideas and a Free Nature Tracker

    April 30, 2025 | Leave a Comment
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    I have a printable with some fun nature study ideas and a free tracker to encourage 1000 hours of nature study.

    Growing up today and learning is quite different than in years past.

    While true there are many opportunities to learn about technology, we must address the loss of time children spend outdoors.

    Fun Nature Study Ideas and a Free Nature Tracker

    We do try our best to keep the balance but there is a loss of unstructured play and connection with nature.

    So nature study is more than taking a walk outdoors.

    It can be a unit study which covers many subjects or it can strictly be a science topic. Besides when you have a list of nature study ideas, it’s easier to find something at your fingertips.

    First, look at some of the best books I’ve rounded up because a beautiful books encourages nature study.

    NATURE BOOKS FOR KIDS

    I prefer to use living books when possible, then add reference type of books too when I find them.

    6 Nature Study Books and Resources

    Add one of these resources or books to your study about nature. They all give you a starting point or use one or two of them as a nature spine.

    Nature Anatomy: The Curious Parts and Pieces of the Natural World

    See the world in a whole new way! Acclaimed illustrator Julia Rothman combines art and science in this exciting and educational guide to the structure, function, and personality of the natural world. Explore the anatomy of a jellyfish, the inside of a volcano, monarch butterfly migration, how sunsets work, and much more. Rothman’s whimsical illustrations are paired with interactive activities that encourage curiosity and inspire you to look more closely at the world all around you.

    Handbook of Nature Study

    The Handbook of Nature Study is a classic Charlotte Mason text. A big book full of information on pretty much every area of nature study from tools to birds, weather, and rocks.

    The Country Diary of an Edwardian Lady

    This beautifully packaged facsimile of Edith Holden’s original diary is filled with a naturalist’s masterful paintings and delightful observations chronicling the English countryside throughout 1906. As one of the few true records of the time in print, the handwritten thoughts and paintings contained in The Country Diary of an Edwardian Lady transport readers to a more refined, romantic, and simpler time.

    Botanicum

    Filled with both recognisable, and tropical flora, Botanicum is the ultimate companion guide to the variety of plants, and how they have evolved and grow.

    Curiositree: Natural World: A Visual Compendium of Wonders from Nature - Jacket unfolds into a huge wall poster!

    Discover the interconnectedness of the natural world and learn why living things look and behave the way they do in a series of visually compelling information charts, maps, and cutaways, all illustrated in a nostalgic, vintage style. Packed with incredible facts about the natural world and the animals that populate it, the whole family will enjoy the full-page spreads grouped into the categories of habitats, species, and adaptations.

    Nature Study & Outdoor Science Journal: The Thinking Tree Presents: A Creative Book of Observation, Drawing, Coloring, Writing & Discovery

    The Thinking Tree presents: A Creative Book of Observation, Drawing, Coloring, Writing & Discovery Through Nature, ideal for all ages (even adults!)

    Creativity and discovery at its best, this journal is a bestseller among The Thinking Tree publications! Your nature-loving student will treasure this journal designed to ignite their wonder of the outdoors. With more than 180 lessons and beautiful illustrations, the Nature Study Journal invites the student to read, write, draw, color, explore and appreciate the outdoors while covering a variety of subjects such as science, poetry, observation instructions, and more.

    Also, look at these fun nature study ideas.

    FUN NATURE STUDY IDEAS & ACTIVITIES

    • 26 Fun Nature Unit Studies for Multiple Ages
    • Famous and Historic Trees Fun Nature and History Homeschool Unit Study
    • How to Make an Easy Nature Paint Brush With Kids
    • 20 Nature-Inspired Kids’ Novels to Nurture Interest In the Outdoors
    • Kinder Gardening to Celebrate Nature and Science
    • 7 Super Easy Nature Lapbooks Guaranteed to Beat Boredom
    • Above & Below: Pond Unit Study, Hands-on Ideas, & Lapbook
    • Seashore Beach Watching Unit Study and Seashore Lapbook
    • Foraging and Feasting Nature Unit Study and Lapbook
    • Hands-On Nature Study: Bird Color Bar Graphing Activity
    • Free Wildflowers Unit Study & Lapbook
    • Hands-On Mixed Media Flower Art Fun Nature Study
    • Fun Homeschool Unit Study Egg to Sea Turtle Lesson Plans & Lapbook
    • Hands-On Literature Nature Study: Simple Tree Craft
    • Free Arctic Ground Squirrel Lapbook & Unit Study Resources
    • Hands-On Nature Study: Make a Fun Bird Nesting Bag
    • Easy and Fun Nature Study: Beautiful Birds
    • How to Make Easy DIY Bird Feeders With Kids
    • How Animals Cope With the Cold (Easy Nature Study)
    • Free Bird Journal – Hands-on Nature (Coloring & Identification Pages)
    • Homeschool Kindergarten Life Science – Hands-on Fun Nature Tree Study
    • Fun Ice For Kids Inexpensive & Easy Nature Sensory Activity
    • Art of Foraging | How to Make A Dandelion Kids Activity Soap
    Fun Nature Study Ideas and a Free Nature Tracker

    Finally, grab this free printable with more nature study ideas and free printable tracker.

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    Free Moon Journal For Homeschool Science

    April 29, 2025 | 2 Comments
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    Today, I am sharing this fun free moon journal for homeschool science. Also, look at my page Exploring Space and Astronomy Free Unit Study for Multiple Ages for more ideas.

    The Moon is a big, rocky ball that orbits around Earth.

    And it is about 1/4 the size of our planet. Too, tt takes the Moon about 27.3 days to go all the way around Earth.

    Your kids will love this journal if you want some easy hands-on science.

    Besides the fact that we’re loving being back in Texas, I was looking for something that would spur Tiny on to a few more hands-on activities for science.

    Hands-on Homeschool Science

    So he has been reading through the book Air Is Not Oxygen: Essential Science You Should Have Learned … But Probably Didn’t!.

    It has really been a super fun and quick way to learn the essentials of science. Each concept has two or more ideas for hands-on activities to go along with the fact that is being taught.

    We just started through it because we needed something more to add to what he is doing right now, which is chemistry.

    Too, I like the fact that it is covering basic essentials in a fun and easy way without laboring complicated science facts.

    Homeschool Science

    He skipped ahead to a few chapters he wanted to read first and though he has read about the moon phases, I thought it would be a fun and uncomplicated activity to keep a moon journal, which is one of the many activities suggested in the book.

    I will share a few other activities suggested in the book too.

    Free Moon Journal For Homeschool Science
    Free Moon Journal For Homeschool Science

    So I prepared this quick moon journal.

    The first page has the eight phases of the moon and has a place for your child to write his name.

    It also has a place for him to record how long he watched the moon.

    The second page is an undated page with 31 boxes on it for 31 days to record or one month.

    The top blue box above the gray moon is for your child to write the day, like 1, 2, 3,etc.

    The middle box which has the moon is a place for him to lightly mark or color the moon and the double dotted line under the box is for him to label or write the name of it too.

    I made this so you can use it with both an older and younger child.

    Free Moon Journal - Hands on homeschool science.

    The younger child can simple shade or color the moon and an older child can write the name of the moon and add other things he may have observed that night or during the month.

    Too, look at these books about the moon.

    BOOKS ABOUT THE MOON FOR KIDS

    12 Resources and Books For Studying About the Moon and Galileo

    If you want to focus on the moon in your astronomy and space unit study, add one of these fun resources to your day.

    1. Who Was Galileo?

    Like Michelangelo, Galileo is another Renaissance great known just by his first name--a name that is synonymous with scientific achievement. Born in Pisa, Italy, in the sixteenth century, Galileo contributed to the era's great rebirth of knowledge. He invented a telescope to observe the heavens. From there, not even the sky was the limit!

    2. The Moon Book (New & Updated Edition)

    This newly revised edition, available in time for the 50th anniversary of the moon landing, incorporates new, up-to-date information based on recent discoveries, and includes an updated map of the moon's surface. Thoroughly vetted by an astrophysics expert, The Moon Book is a perfect introduction to lunar phases, orbit, the history of space exploration, and more.

    3. Galileo and the Magic Numbers

    Sixteenth century Italy produced a genius who marked the world with his studies and hypotheses about mathematical, physical and astronomical truths. His father, musician Vincenzio Galilei said, “Truth is not found behind a man’s reputation. Truth appears only when the answers to questions are searched out by a free mind. This is not the easy path in life but it is the most rewarding.” Galileo challenged divine law and the physics of Aristotle, and questioned everything in search of truths. And it was through this quest for truth that he was able to establish a structure for modern science.

    4. Moon: A Peek-Through Picture Book

    It’s the perfect light nonfiction book for young stargazers—and an ideal bedtime book, ending with a giant moon hovering over a sleepy town hunkered down for bed.

    5. Moon Lamp

    Novelty Moon Lighting: Realistic Colorful Star Galaxy printed 🌌 Moon Lamp with advanced 3D technology. Now decorate your bedroom, hall, office or desk with our Space Theme gorgeous Galaxy Lamp. Your guests will definitely admire the beauty of this lively moon light.

    6. Refracting Telescope for Kids Beginners

    Quality Optics: 400mm(f/5.7) focal length and 70mm aperture, fully coated optics glass lens with high transmission coatings creates stunning images and protect your eyes. Perfect telescope for astronomers to explore stars and moon.

    7. Jupiter (Planets in Our Solar System)

    Everything about Jupiter is big! Its size is big. Even its storms are big! Get the big and small facts about this gas giant that can be seen glowing in the night sky.

    8. Galileo Galilei (Genius Series)

    Astronomer, physicist, and philosopher Galileo Galilei was referred to as "The Father of Modern Science," because of his groundbreaking research. Making observations about nature, and using mathematics to back them up, he proved the Copernican Theory true: the Sun, not the Earth, is the center of the universe. Join Galileo on his pioneering journey to see why his work had such long-lasting implications, and why the Catholic Church even condemned him for heresy.

    9. What the Moon is Like

    Imagine that you're walking on the moon. What is it like? For thousands of years people looked up at the moon and wondered about it. Now we know what the moon is like. There is no air on the moon and nothing grows, but there are towering mountains and deep craters—and much more.

    Colder than the desert, the hotter than the desert, the moon is an amazing place to explore.

    10. A Kite for Moon

    What would it be like if the moon was your friend? Find out as you walk alongside a little boy who journeys through life to achieve his dream of becoming an astronaut. And then blast off with your little one as you zoom to the moon together!

    The story begins when a little boy, who is flying his kite, notices a sad Moon. He sends up kites to her, writing notes promising he will come see her someday. This promise propels him through years of studying, learning, and training to become an astronaut. Until … he finally goes up, up, up in a big rocket ship with a fiery tail.

    A Kite for Moon:

    • Features over 20 gorgeous illustrations by award-winning artist Matt Phelan
    • Is the perfect storybook for children ages 4 to 8
    • Celebrates every child’s fascination with space

    11. Large Massive Meteorite Specimen

    You could also grab these meteorite specimens (artificial) to let your child use for impact craters!

    Moon! Earth's Best Friend (Our Universe, 3)

    Meet Moon! She's more than just a rock―she’s Earth’s rock, her best friend she can always count on. Moon never turns her back on her friend (literally: she's always facing Earth with the same side!). These two will stick together forever. With characteristic humor and charm, Stacy McAnulty channels the voice of Moon in this next celestial "autobiography" in the Our Universe series. Rich with kid-friendly facts and beautifully brought to life by Stevie Lewis, this is an equally charming and irresistible companion to Earth! My First 4.54 Billion Years and Sun! One in a Billion.

    MORE LEARNING ABOUT THE MOON ACTIVITIES

    • 5 Facts About The Moon Landing and Make Fun Astronaut Ice Cream
    • Free Moon Journal For Homeschool Science
    • Galileo Discovery of Jupiter Moons and Fun Hands-On Moon Crater Experiment
    • Geronimo Stilton Theme Mouse in Space Fun Puffy Moon Craft (Glow in the Dark)
    • 10 Moon Craft Ideas and Wrapped Crescent Moon Craft For Kids

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