This large muscle exercise develops gross motor skills and let the kids exert some energy. Now, let’s all take baby steps to the full moon.”
The kids form a single-file line, and then follow the teacher’s directions for specific motions while moving from shape to shape. Scatter the shapes across the classroom floor. To conclude the lesson, prepare large cut-outs of a full moon, half-moon, quarter-moon, and stars, and make them large enough for a child to stand upon. Was the moon bigger or smaller when it reappeared in the sky? Gross Motor/Science Activity After the Story.Was the moon bigger or smaller when Papa took it home?.How big was the moon when Papa first climbed up to it?.How did Papa finally get the moon for Monica?.Why couldn’t Papa carry the moon to Monica?.What object did Papa use first to try to get the moon?.Could Monica reach the moon – why or why not?.
Try these discussion questions after reading the story, and encourage the kids to retell the story in their own words: Tell the kids to raise their arms over their head, fingertips touching like a moon, each time they hear the word “moon.” Read the story to the class and praise them when they raise their arms, whenever they hear the word moon. Point to the title and say it aloud, and then repeat with the author’s name. Show the book cover to the class and let the kids take turns calling out guesses about the story. The children hear the story learn about the waxing and waning of the moon and answer open-ended discussion questions. The following concepts are taught: the cycle of seasons, goal setting, fatherly love, and predicting events. Purpose: This lesson teaches guided reading, and language arts. Materials Needed: You’ll need a copy of Papa Please Get the Moon for Me by Eric Carle_._ Grade Level and Duration: Elementary grades about 30 to 60 minutes.
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