Our second unit study was all about the Moon and the Letter M. We discussed where the moon's light comes from, the meaning of the word "reflect", and why the moon changes shape. We also talked about about how we can be a light to the world by reflecting Christ.

Using Google Earth, we were able to travel to the moon and do some exploring ~ very cool. We also watched original footage from Apollo 11's 1969 moon landing. The kids found all this to be quite fascinating. They've since flown to the moon using a spaceship they made out of cardboard boxes. JD & I heard them talking about putting on their space helmets and riding around in their moon buggy. It was great to see what they learned spark their imaginations!

Here are a few of the projects we did over the course of the week:

I used Oreos to help the kids identify the basic phases of the moon. Teaching with food is awesome; thanks Danaly for sending me that fun idea! Then following a moon phase calendar for our area, we watched the moon change over the course of October. The kids pretty well remembered to take a look every night.

A&A did a letter M hunt around the house. I think it helped cement the /m/ sound for Ayden, and it also gave them a chance to tackle something as a team.

Addie is progressing well with her handwriting.

Taking letter M into the kitchen, we made both monster cookies and chocolate-covered coconut macaroons. What can I say? We like sweets around here. And the kids love helping me bake.