The Sky’s the Limit: Parents and first-grade students observe the sky

by: Deborah Roberts

In this study of the sky and moon, students went outside after school each day to observe the sky and record their observations in their moon journals. The unexpected surprise was the involvement and reactions of students’ parents. This journal activity provided opportunities for parents and children to spend time together without pressure and share a common experience of learning about the moon. It allowed parents to be involved in their child’s “school world” and share cultural traditions. In addition, this activity provided an easy way to integrate literature and motivate students to write clearly in their daily moon journals.

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Type Journal ArticlePub Date 9/1/1999Stock # sc99_037_01_33Volume 037Issue 01

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Laura Pirtle
Laura Pirtle

Home Connections

I think it is extremely important for students to home home to school connections. The parents and teachers want what best and this is a great way to show it! Students can practice writing a... See More

Xiaomeng Ni
Xiaomeng Ni

Great

I do like the observation activity about the moon and sky. I also think having students' parents participate in the activity is a great design to enhance the learning process. As you have me... See More

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