Goodnight Moon by Margaret Wise Brown, illustrated by Clement Hurd
Before FIAR Goodnight Moon is ideal for toddlers and preschoolers (ages 2-4).
Like many families, Goodnight Moon was one of our favorite bedtime stories before and for a long time after we started rowing books with Five in a Row during our homeschool journey.
Summary of Goodnight Moon
In a great green room, tucked away in bed, is a little bunny. “Goodnight room, goodnight moon.” And to all the familiar things in the softly lit room—to the picture of the three little bears sitting on chairs, to the clocks and his socks, to the mittens and the kittens, to everything one by one—the little bunny says goodnight.
In this classic of children’s literature, beloved by generations of readers and listeners, the quiet poetry of the words and the gentle, lulling illustrations combine to make a perfect book for the end of the day.
The board book edition is the perfect size for little hands. The lapbook is perfect for sharing during family read-aloud-time or snuggling together for bedtime.
Title Goodnight Moon
Author Margaret Wise Brown
Illustrator Clement Hurd
Copyright 1947
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Introduction to Goodnight Moon
When you begin rowing your Before FIAR Goodnight Moon book, consider how you will start your study…
It’s fun to introduce a new book with a memorable activity and mini-parties are a fantastic way to demonstrate your love of learning with your little ones.
Gather your favorite stuffed bunny, some fun colored party plates, and a few red balloons to set the stage for your first day of rowing Goodnight Moon.
Here are more decorating ideas:
Classic Goodnight Moon Baby Shower + Free Printables from Hostess with the Mostess
The Dessert Table from Hostess with the Mostess
Sweet Goodnight Moon Baby Shower ideas from Twinkle Twinkle Little Party
Goodnight Moon inspired printable Party Set from Etsy
Super fun birthday party inspired by Goodnight Moon from My House of Giggles
Season or Holiday
Of course, Goodnight Moon is a classic bedtime story book.
It’s also a wonderful book for Back-to-School time or anytime you are trying to start a new schedule with your toddler or preschooler.
Before FIAR Goodnight Moon Activities by Subject
We all need inspiration now and then, here are some hands-on activities by subject for rowing Goodnight Moon.
Art & Crafts
Goodnight Moon Balloon Art from Buggy and Buddy
Goodnight Moon Sensory Bottle from Simple Play Ideas
Goodnight Moon Artwork and Painting projects from Mrs. Russell’s Creative Class
Bible
Creation Day 4 activities from Preschool Plan It
Food
Oreo Moon Phases from Science Bob
Geography
Me-On-The-Map activity from Creek Side Learning
Games
Play volleyball with a red balloon
Goodnight Moon Printable Memory Game from The OT Toolbox
Goodnight Moon I Spy Bottle from Mama Pappa Bubba
Goodnight Moon I Spy Game from Inspiration Laboratories
Goodnight Moon Book Scavenger Hunt from Frogs and Snails and Puppy Dog Tails
Literature & Vocabulary
Goodnight Moon Build a Treasure Basket from Natural Beach Living
Goodnight Moon Lavender Playdough from Home Grown Friends
Goodnight Moon Book Words Activity from Laly Mom
Goodnight Moon Read, Build, Write Printable from Homeschool Creations
Math
Goodnight Moon Time & Clock changes in the illustrations from Burrito Justice
Goodnight Moon Story Sorting (premath skills) from Play Teach Repeat
Goodnight Moon Sequencing Strips by Homeschool Creations
Science
Goodnight Moon Exercise and Gross Motor Skills from 3 Dinosaurs
Goodnight Moon Sensory Search & Find from Still Playing School
Phases of the Moon activities from Pinay Homeschooler
Montessori Inspired Moon Unit from Living Montessori Now
Before FIAR Goodnight Moon Inspiration & Resources
These resources are chock full of ideas and activities for rowing Goodnight Moon. I’ve separated them out from the topic lists because they are either more inspirational (without a printable) or combine multiple subjects in one post.
Printables for Lapbooks, Fold & Learns, and Notebooking
Goodnight Moon Printable Lapbook from Homeschool Share
Goodnight Moon Printables featuring a handwriting primer from Homeschool Creations
Goodnight Moon Free Nursery Printable from Finding Zest
Inspiration
Goodnight Moon lapbook inspiration from Growing 3 Godly Girlz
Rowing with Goodnight Moon from Delightful Learning
Montessori inspired Math and Literacy learning from Pinay Homeschooler
Space and Goodnight Moon Montessori inspired Tot Trays from The Preschool Experiment
Mm is for Moon and other Goodnight Moon activities from Totally Tots
Goodnight Moon Montessori inspired trays for sorting, cutting, sensory, pincher, and more skills from Nurturing Learning
Story Telling and Activities with companion story from Hubbards Cupboard
Rhyming from Mengle Library
Teacher Pack from Memphis Edu
Before FIAR Goodnight Moon Resources
The Before FIAR Goodnight Moon {FREE} Fold & Learn PDF resource is available when you subscribe to the Five in a Row mail list.
Audio and Visual Reading from Read Stories for Kids
Go Along Books
Go along books are one of my families favorite ways to row in the Five in a Row curriculum. We loved ending our week with a reading marathon or starting a new week with a fresh FIAR book that coordinated with the week prior.
Go alongs are also a great way to revisit a special topic during a review week or free reading time.
VISIT GOODNIGHT MOON GO ALONG BOOK BASKET
Coordinating FIAR Books
Goodnight Moon Amazon Wishlist
More Titles By the Same Author or Illustrator on Amazon
My World: A Companion of Goodnight Moon
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