Nature Study: The Moon | Nature Study Booklet

Nature Study: The Moon. Learning to Notice the Rhythm of the Night Sky

A gentle, in depth nature study designed to help children slow down, look up, and understand the changing face of the Moon as it moves through its monthly cycle.

Nature Study: The Moon invites children to pay attention to something they see almost every night. Not through pressure or worksheets to rush through, but through meaningful, connected learning that builds on curiosity and wonder.

Inside this booklet, children will explore the Moon’s phases, eclipses and the story of space exploration, while developing observation skills, scientific understanding, and creative expression.

As this project reminds us, it is not about knowing every phase by name. It is about learning to look up, to notice the rhythm of the night sky, and to see something familiar with fresh eyes.

What’s Included:

This 59 page booklet is designed to be used flexibly, in any season and from anywhere. A clear night and a window are all you need.

Children will:

• Learn why the Moon has phases, and explore all eight phases of the lunar cycle
• Discover what happens during a solar eclipse
• Use a Moon Watcher’s Guide to spot craters, lunar seas and even the Moon in daylight
• Keep a Moon observation journal with monthly and daily recording pages
• Learn about the Apollo 11 Moon landing and the 2026 Artemis II mission
• Build a moon phase spin wheel and complete moon phase research reports
• Write their own questions using DIY question sheets to take learning further
• Use moon posters as standalone displays or journal add ons

For Your Littlest Learners

Younger children can join in with moon phase colouring pages, loose parts provocation mats and playdough mats, perfect for hands on, playful learning.

Each section is structured clearly, while still allowing space for curiosity, flexibility, and independent learning.

A Different Approach to Learning

This is not a tick box workbook. It is designed to be lived with.

Children are encouraged to:

• Notice before they label
• Wonder before they answer
• Explore without pressure to complete everything

Because the most meaningful learning happens slowly, through attention and connection.

Part of the Wildflower Learners Family

This nature study sits alongside the Wild & Rooted: A Year of Nature Learning curriculum and shares the same gentle, nature led philosophy.

It can be used:

• As a standalone nature study
• Alongside the full Wild & Rooted curriculum
• Or as part of your wider nature learning rhythm at home

If you’re looking for a full year of nature learning already mapped out, with a calm rhythm and fresh ideas each month, you may find the Wildflower Learners Substack community a natural next step.

Digital Delivery Only. No physical items will be shipped. All materials are provided in digital format for immediate access and convenience.