7 Moon Craft For Kids

Learning about the phases of the moon is a great way to dive into science with kids. Art and crafts are another great way to get kids engaged in learning.

Keep reading for 7 moon crafts you can easily do with your kids to add a little creativity and fun to your day!

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Section. Teach them how to use their time wisely, rather than just getting more done.

Section. The structure is important – teach them how to be organized.

Section. Show them that breaks are good, but only when they’re short.

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Confetti Moon

You Will Need.

Paper plate
Confetti
Glue

Paint (paintbrush) and paint tray or old container to hold the confetti while you paint it. We used brown, but any color will work!

You can also just use small pieces of colored paper instead of the confetti if you don’t want to mess with gluing it on.

Craft a knife or scissors to cut the string into 3 different lengths: a long piece for the middle part of your moon, and two shorter ones for tying up your stars later on. You may need more than one depending on how many stars you want in your scene!

Moon Dough

Moon Dough is a fun sensory activity for kids to enjoy. It’s also known as cloud dough or even galaxy play-dough.

The best part about moon dough is that it doesn’t require any special ingredients and can be used anywhere!

All you need is flour and oil. 1 cup of flour mixed with 1 cup of oil (you can use vegetable oil or olive oil). Mix the two together until they form a paste.

Then, add more flour until you have reached the consistency that your child likes most—it should be like play-dough but not too sticky or hard to work with.

This craft can help children understand how planets are formed. They may even find themselves imagining what their favorite planet would look like in this material! You can also add glitter or sprinkles for added effect on top of this crafty creation!

Quarter Moon Phases Window Suncatchers

You’ll need, A window with a sunny spot in it, or an area that gets plenty of natural light.

A cookie cutter to cut out the phases of the moon. We found ours at the dollar store, but you could also use one you have around your house that fits your window size. You might want to go ahead and cut out all four phases so you won’t have to worry about forgetting which one goes where during assembly!

Something transparent like a glass pane or clear plastic sheeting (we used transparency sheets from our copy machine). This will be used as our window for making this craft project for kids.

Permanent markers in two colors (you can use whatever colors suit your fancy).

Moon Puffy Paint Art

Use a black background and white paint on a tray.

Put the lid on the tray, then mix some of both colors together with a paintbrush.

Dip your paintbrush into the mixture, then apply it to your paper with quick strokes. If you’re using a sponge or roller, just dip it in and spread it evenly over your paper.

You can leave your work as-is or add additional details like stars and planets afterward by sprinkling glitter onto each moon before it dries.

DIY Moon Nightlight

Use a nightlight.
Use a battery-operated light.
Use a light that is not too bright.
Use a light that is not too dim.
Use a light that is not too large.
Use a light that is not too small.
Use a light that is not too heavy

Foil Star and Crescent Moon Craft

To make a star and crescent moon, you need to cut out a star shape from foil and a crescent shape from foil.

Then, glue the two shapes together.

You can use a hole punch in the middle of both shapes if you want to make holes in them.

Paper Plate Cresent Moon Craft

What you will need.
Paper plate
Colored pencils, crayons, or markers (optional)
Glue stick or tape (or both)
Paintbrush (optional)
Scissors and/or X-Acto knife/razor blade if you’re feeling brave. (Optional.)

There Are So Many Different Moon Crafts To Do With Kids!

A moon is a fascinating object that you can use to teach your kids about science, history, and culture. There are so many different moon crafts for kids to do and each one brings something new to the table.

So what kind of craft should you make?

If your child has a short attention span, try one of these quick projects:

Homemade Mooncakes – These Chinese treats are easy and fun! All you need is an egg, some soy sauce (optional), black sesame seeds, and/or red bean paste (optional).

You can also make them look like little planets if you want by adding raisins or sprinkling cocoa powder on top before baking them in the oven at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 minutes while watching closely so they don’t burn

Conclusion

We hope you have enjoyed this moon craft for kids. There are so many different moon crafts to do with kids! Some are as simple as painting on a paper plate while others may require more than a few supplies. This list of activities is just a starting point for your own creativity.