The Cycle of the Sun and Moon

Are you trying to come up with things in nature that interest your children. One thing that our family enjoys is talking about and following the cycles of the moon and sun. The moon is always changing. It is in a different spot in the sky and is larger or small at different times of the month.

It sounds really simple but most people in our society have no idea where the moon is in its cycle. They may notice the full moon but don't stop to check out the beautiful crescent moon. My kids are fascinated knowing that the moon is actually not giving off light but is simply reflecting the light for the sun. Also the idea that the moon is circling around the Earth while the Earth is circling the sun is a fun discussion with little kids.

The sun rise and sun set is also a very beautiful time of day. Depending on the clouds and current weather patterns the sky may be a combination of pink, purple, and red. It is easy to take a break once a day from your hectic schedule to enjoy the sun set with your children. Teaching your children about the cycles of the sun and moon is really easy. The sun rise and sun set are things that your child can see everyday.

Teaching them to simply take a moment to enjoy it is the easiest way to get your child to see how nature is working around them. You'll be amazed at the questions these simple actions will lead to. But don't worry if you don't know the answer. Just tell you child that you want to find the answer together. Type their question into Google and learn about the wonders of nature together.