Night Sky Nature Study Guide
When the sun goes down, the night sky is filled with amazing things that twinkle and shine. The Night Sky Guide is a collection of meaningful lessons, hands on activities, art, poetry, storytelling, and crafts. This resource is carefully created to spark curiosity and help your family discover the amazing wonders of the night sky. The corresponding printables are original Cottage Schoolhouse art created by Kessler Patillo.
Lessons You’ll Explore:
1. The Night Sky - An introduction to celestial bodies in the night sky
2. Astronomy - A look at the study of the night sky
3. Stars & Constellations - discovering stars and groupings of stars
4. Planets - Discover the planets in our solar system
5. Earth - A special look at the planet we call home
6. The Moon - A focus on the moons surface and appearance
7. The Glow of the Moon - getting to know Earth's moon, Luna, and the special moth named after it8. Luna Moth - Learn about the amazing moth named after Earth’s Moon, Luna
9. Moon Phases - Explore the journey of the moon
10. Full Moons - The special moons throughout the year and where they get their names
Lesson Format
This guide takes you on an adventure through 5 main lessons, each designed to make learning engaging and memorable. Every lesson includes a variety of resources and activities to enrich your learning time. You’ll also find a suggested daily lesson plan along with an easy-to-follow guide overview.
Each lesson is divided into the following categories:
- Discover – Thoughtful discussions that spark curiosity and invite children to explore big ideas in a meaningful way.
- Read Together – Carefully chosen books and reading prompts that inspire conversation, imagination, and a love of learning.
- Explore – A hands on learning activity crafted to spark curiosity and help your child engage in deeper learning.
- Create – Opportunities for art, crafts, and imaginative play that help children express their learning in personal and joyful ways.
Each lesson and activity will vary in length so you can spend the desired amount of time in the way that best fits the needs of your family.
What’s Included:
• Night Sky Study Guide PDF (approximately 37 pages)
• Printable Activities and Student Pages PDF (approximately 50 pages)
Suggested Ages
Lessons are created with elementary students in mind, however you will find activities they whole family can enjoy. Perfect for unit studies, morning baskets, or family-style homeschooling.
Books and Supplies Needed:
The guide comes with a beautifully curated book list, and a simple craft supply list. I was very mindful about keeping supply lists to a minimum. Most supplies needed are general school or craft supplies such as glue, pencils, and watercolors. We also love utilizing items such as cardboard for crafting. Anything else needed can usually be found around your home or at the dollar store.
This is a Digital Product
This is a digital product; no physical item will be shipped.
After purchase, you will receive a PDF download that provides access to a Google Drive folder containing your Unit Study PDFs.
For Personal Use Only
This resource is intended for personal use in your home or classroom. Please do not redistribute, share, or resell the digital or printed files in any form.
