March 20, 2024
Phases of the Moon Craft
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ASA,
Today I have for you a simple Phases of the Moon craft. This was a fun project to make with the kids. To make it even easier I have a free template with the names of the phases and the moons.
With Ramadan upon us I wanted to show my kids how we look for the new moon to start Ramadan. So I decided to make this craft to show them the different phases the moon passes through until it becomes a new moon again. Most of the supplies you probably already have in your home.
Supplies:
- 2 paper plates
- dark blue paint (for night sky)
- silver or gold paint (for sparkle)
- black paint(for the moons)
- moon stickers(if not painting)
- brad
- math compass
- ruler
- glue stick
- scissors
- paint brushes
- small piece of cardboard
- pencil
- star stickers
- sheet of names of moon phases & moons
Check out my Phases of the Moon Craft video here.
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So the first thing you want to do is find the center of your circle and mark it with a pencil. I just simply fold it in half one way and then turn and fold it in half the other way. And mark the center of those two folds with a pencil.
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Next, you want to make a circle for the moons to show through and a rectangle for the names. You can use a math compass or something small and round the same size as the moon. And you can free hand the rectangle or use a ruler. Once that is done you can cut them both out.
![](https://lessonsfromthegulf.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/cut-out-1024x576.jpg)
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Next, you want to paint and set it to the side to dry.
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Next, cut out the moons and the names of the phases. Then paint the different phases.
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Place x’s on your plate where you will glue the moons. Like you are cutting a pizza. And cut a circle from the small piece of cardboard.
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Next, glue your moons and phase names on the plate you marked with an X. Be sure they line up with the plate that you painted blue. I did that for each moon I glued. I just hovered the painted plate over the plate with the x’s to make sure it lined up with the cut out. See picture below.
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Sprinkle some silver paint by tapping your paintbrush around the plate. Then add your star stickers.
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Time for assembly.
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Check out my YouTube video to see a more detailed version of how I make this craft.
Hope you and kids enjoy this fun, little project!
Be sure to download the free Moons and names sheet.
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