This beautiful Moon Phase Craftlets you create your own DIY moon phase wall hanging to display in the home. Why not grab this free printable moon phases calendar and try charting the moon throughout the month? If your kids are excited to learn about space, all about the planets, the moon, the sun and the stars, here are a few more fantastic fun ideas which we are happy to share with you all.

Moon Phases Wall Hanging, Handmade Hammered Celestial Lunar Moon Phases Wall Hanging, Handmade Hammered Celestial Lunar

In The Playroom is a UK based Parenting Lifestyle Blog with a focus on crafts, free printables and kids activities. The moon is fascinating for kids of all ages and this is a great craft project for anyone who wants to learn more about the moon. This craft uses beautiful natural supplies like twigs and wooden buttons or wooden disks to create a gorgeous long lasting DIY decoration to hang up in the home. Anna Marikar, mum of four and seasoned blogger, has spent over a decade sharing her parenting journey and passion for kid-friendly crafts and free printables.

Take two buttons; use a pencil to draw a half moon (first quarter) on one button, then on the other button draw a crescent moon shape.

Phases of the Moon Wall Hanging - Etsy UK

The moon, rather than the sun, is used to determine months and years in the lunar calendar which is used in some parts of the world like China, and the Middle East. The moon’s phase is the shape of the sunlit portion of the moon, which depends on the position of the moon in relation to the sun and the earth. This craft show the cycle of moon phases from new moon to half moon, to full moon, and right back around. Whether you want to teach phases of the moon, or just study outer space in general, this fun craft is a beautiful way to introduce the topic.These space craft blog posts have ideas for kids of all ages from toddlers, to preschoolers and bigger kids. Use the tutorial below for your step by step instructions on how to make this beautiful moon phase craft with the kids. Her easy-to-follow craft ideas and practical parenting advice have transformed In The Playroom into a cherished resource for parents.