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The Moon Glows at Night

Day and Night

Day 133of 180
Week 27of 36
15Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Recognize that the moon and stars appear at night

2

Understand that nighttime is dark and a time for sleeping

3

Appreciate God's design of day and night

📖 Scripture Connection

Psalm 136:9

“The moon and stars to rule by night; for his loving kindness endures forever.”

— Psalm 136:9 (WEB)

Demonstrates God's purposeful creation of nighttime elements

📦 Materials Needed

  • Flashlight
  • Globe
  • Moon/star pictures
  • BibleMouse Resource Guide: Grade PK3 Science
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (3 min)

Recap yesterday's lesson about the sun in daytime

💭 Review Question: What did we learn about the sun?
2Teaching (5 min)

Introducing nighttime and moon

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • When sun goes away, moon comes out
  • Moon gives soft light at night
  • Stars twinkle in the dark sky
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • What do you see when it gets dark?
  • Do you like looking at the moon?
3Activity: Moon Glow Exploration (6 min)
interactive demonstration

Use flashlight and globe to show how moon appears at night

📝 Instructions:
  1. Dim the lights
  2. Shine flashlight on globe to show moonlight
  3. Let child explore moving light/dark
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Just shine flashlight, talk about darkness

Challenge: Introduce basic rotation concept

4Closing (3 min)

Review moon and nighttime concepts

📝 Review Questions:
  • What glows at night?
  • Is nighttime bright or dark?

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll learn about things we do during day and night

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

Nighttime can be scary for young children; emphasize God's protection

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Use gentle, calm voice when discussing night
  • Connect night to peaceful sleep
  • Validate any fears about darkness
🤔 Common Struggles:

Children might feel anxious about darkness

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Child's comfort with nighttime concepts

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Nighttime sticker chart from BibleMouse Printables Library
  • Sing 'Twinkle Twinkle Little Star' with praise twist

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