Phases of the Moon

Montessori education includes astronomy, known as "cosmic education," to inspire wonder and curiosity about the universe. This approach encourages children to understand their place in the cosmos and to develop scientific thinking skills.

This set includes the following terms: new moon, waxing crescent, first quarter, waxing gibbous, full moon, waning gibbous, last quarter, and waning crescent.

To use these three-part cards, match the labels to their corresponding pictures. Use the labeled control cards to verify the matches.

Includes:

  • 8 cards with labels
  • 8 cards without labels
  • 8 labels
  • 1 phases of the moon chart - black and white
  • 1 phases of the moon chart - full color

Cards with labels are approx. 3¾" x 4", cards without labels are approx. 1" shorter, labels are approx. 1". Charts are 8½" x 11".

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