The moon is a fascinating subject for kids. Most kids love thinking about what the moon is like and why it changes shape throughout the month. Capture the natural curiosity of kids with these moon STEM activities!
This complete moon thematic unit focuses on activities for science, STEM, literacy, math, books about the moon, and moon crafts for kids. Kids will love completing the activities in this moon theme as well as the other STEM thematic units we have.
The activities in this moon STEM theme are designed for kids in elementary school, but many of the activities can also be modified for use in preschool or even at the toddler level. And some of the more advanced moon STEM projects can be adapted for middle school.
Kids will love learning about the moon with these hands-on projects and crafts!
Moon STEM Activities for Kids
Try these ideas to create a complete moon theme in your classroom, homeschool, daycare, or at home for fun!
Moon STEM Engineering Projects
These moon STEM challenges focus on the engineering and technology side of moon science.
Moon Experiments for Kids
Kids will love these moon science experiments.
Moon Phases STEM Activities
These moon STEM activities are all about moon phases.
Glow in the Dark Moon Phases Mobile
Moon Math Projects
These moon math projects bring the math part of STEM to life for kids!
Moon Crafts for Kids
Kids will love making these science moon crafts!
Glow in the Dark Moon Phases Mobile
Books About the Moon
These are some of our favorite books for learning about the moon.
I Am the Moon: A Book About the Moon for KidsMoon: A Peek-Through Picture BookThe Moon Seems to Change (Let’s-Read-and-Find-Out Science 2)The Sun and the Moon (Let’s-Read-and-Find-Out Science 1)Jump Into Science: MoonThe Mason Jar Scientist: 30 Jarring STEAM-Based Projects