Moon Phases Foldable for a Fun Science Activity (Free)

This moon phases foldable set is a fantastic ways to enjoy a simple and fun science activity with kids.

My boys had a blast making this printable 3D project that shows the different phases of the moon. It's a super cool way to learn about and differentiate the moon phases. With just a few supplies, you have a powerful hands-on learning tool!

I'm sharing creative ideas on how to use this free printable for science fun. Find out more and get your FREE set today!

Make It Easy to Learn About the Phases of the Moon

I love finding new and simple ways to make science fun, don't you?

Recently, my younger boys and I took our dog out for an evening stroll around our yard. The moon was bright and we each took turns guessing what phase it was in. Although we've learned about moon phases in our homeschool, it's been a tough concept to master.

I've found that hands-on activities and visual tools are awesome ways to help my boys (and me!) learn new things. When I shared this new phases of the moon foldable with them, they were excited!

Learn All About This Free Printable Activity

This free printable set of moon phases foldable project has seven pages (plus terms of use page).

There's one cover page that says "Moon Phases". Two pages are in color and show the eight phases of the moon with labels. Another two pages have halves of the moon (one page in color and one in black-and-white).

Two pages are in black-and-white and have four moon phases each - with a total of eight moon phases:

• New Moon
• Waxing Crescent
• First Quarter
• Waxing Gibbous
• Full Moon
• Waning Gibbous
• Last Quarter
• Waning Crescent

How to Make This Phases of the Moon Fold-Out

It's really quite easy to make this printable moon phases project. I recommend having these supplies ready prior to starting this science activity:

• Cardstock (creates a much more sturdy project!)
• Scissors
• Glue stick (or white glue)
• Coloring tools, like crayons, color pencils, and fine-tip markers
• Optional: tape, washi tape, or painter's tape to keep the foldable closed when not in use

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First, you'll need to print this moon phases foldable set on white cardstock. Then, decide if you'd like to use the color version of the moon halves OR black-and-white version to color and customize.

Cut out the moon halves and two foldable pieces along the solid black lines.

Using an accordion fold, fold each piece with the moon phases. Fold the inner and outer tabs along the dotted lines.

Adhere the two moon phase pieces along the inner tabs with glue. Adhere a moon half to each outer tab with glue.

Once glue has dried, you can fold and open up your moon phases for outstanding learning fun!

Creative Ideas for Using This Printable Science Activity

You'll want to make multiple copies of these phase of the moon worksheets because you can use them in so many ways.

This free printable set includes two color pages to demonstrate and label the moon phases. You can use these pages for your homeschool binder, as posters, and cut out for bookmarks. Also, you could cut out and use as part of your homeschool morning time board (or a bulletin board).

Another idea is to turn your moon phases foldable into a bulletin board or poster display. Hang up in your classroom or homeschool space for a visual learning tool!

Turn those phases of the moon foldables into unique bookmarks. Your kids could match the bookmark to the current phase of the moon. Write down the dates of that moon phase on the back of the bookmark for a phases of the moon tracker.

Enjoy additional resources to boost your moon phases learning fun:

The Phases of the Moon (Cycles in Nature)The Faces, or Phases, of the Moon - Astronomy Book for Kids Children's Astronomy BooksUncle Milton Moon in My Room - 12 Light-Up Lunar Phases, Remote Control or Automatic, STEM Toy, Great Gift for Boys & Girls Ages 6+

 

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Get Your FREE Moon Phases Foldable Activity Set

Ready to blastoff and take your science fun to the next level with your students?

This free set of moon phases foldable activity includes 7 printable pages (plus terms of use page).

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