Monday Morning Messy Makers: The Night Sky

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A Computer called Katherine by Suzanne Slade

Sulwe by Lupita Nyong'o

The Night is Yours by Abdul-Razak Bobo

Mr. Moon

Tune: Mr. Sun

Oh Mr. Moon, Moon, Mr. Milky Moon,

Please shine down on me!

Oh Mr. Moon, Moon, Mr. Milky Moon,

Hiding behind that tree

These little children are asking you

To please come out so we can play with you.

Oh Mr. Moon, Moon, Mr. Milky Moon,

Please shine down on me!

 

4 Little Stars

Four little stars

winking at me.

One shot off,

then there were three!

Three little stars

With nothing to do.

One shot off,

Then there were two!

Two little stars

Afraid of the sun.

One shot off,

Then there was one!

One little star

Alone is no fun.

It shot off,

then there was none!

 

Craft Instructions:

1. Cover the bottom of the plate with foil, taping the edges down.

2. Glue the moon circle to your page and decorate the sky with your star stickers.

 

Extra play Ideas:

·        Make moon sand with your little one by mixing together 4.5 cups of cornstarch and 1 cup of oil. Mix the ingredients together and dump into a bin for your child to play with.

·        Talk to your child about what a constellation is and go outside at night to see one. Let them create their very own constellation.

 

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