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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Goodnight Moon decor and printables featured on Hostess with the Mostess

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

Download this 8 x 10 print from Twinkle Twinkle Little Party

Sweet Goodnight Moon Baby Shower ideas from Twinkle Twinkle Little Party

Goodnight Moon inspired printable Party Set from Etsy

Goodnight Moon inspired party from My House of Giggles

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.

Balloon Art project from Buggy and Buddy

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

FIAR Sample Download

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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

Before FIAR: Runaway Bunny

Goodnight Moon Amazon Wishlist

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