Ramadan is an excellent opportunity to learn about the phases of the moon since its beginning and end (as well as for other Islamic months) is based upon the phases of the moon. Here are some resources to aid your studies:
Moon Phase Diagram
I stumbled across this chart and I love it! I added the day numbers and it's perfect to show how the moon looks throughout the lunar month. You can visit my Pinterest pin to get the link to download it from.
I made a few more printables to go with it to hang up on our Ramadan Bulletin Board. It includes the duaa for sighting the crescent moon of the new month.
All the elements can be downloaded from this post.
Moon Phase Crafts
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Moon Phase Fonts
- Spruce up your projects or educational resources with these moon related fonts.
Moon Phase Journals
- Moon Observation Log - simple, no frills observation log with tips
- Moon Phase Observation log
- TJ Ramadan Moon Phase Journals (for Shabaan and Ramadan Observations)
Also check out my Moon Phases Pinterest Board for links to Moon Phase Journals ( you can also access it at the bottom of this page.
Tips for Keeping a Moon Phase Journal (NWF.org)
Moon Phases Lapbooks/Notebooking
- Moon Phase Notebooking page from TJ Homeschooling, includes ayaat regarding the moon
- As most of the old offsite notebooking page links, no longer work, you can find some notebooking pages on my Moon Phases Pinterest Board (you can also access it at the bottom of this page.
Moon Phase Learning Activities
Here are some really handy lessons and learning activities I've come across to
study the phases of the moon.
Moon beams - moon activities (PDF) - activities, flashcards, moon phase wheel and more
study the phases of the moon.
Moon beams - moon activities (PDF) - activities, flashcards, moon phase wheel and more
Observe the night.org Moon viewing ideas for the whole family (PDF, 46 pages) packed with activities and moon phase educational information
Moon Phases - descriptions of the moon phase's, moon visibility, moon phase misconception
Moon’s Life Cycle: Hover over each of the cycles to see what the moon looks like at that time.
Make your own Lunar Calendar (online generator and you print it out)
Take the Moon Challenge : Drag and drop the moons to the correct place in the lunar cycle
Moon Phase Jeopardy - cute.
