Category: Podcast
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Moon Phases for Kids: Books, STEM Activities, and Free Resources
One night, the Moon looks like a glowing circle. A few nights later, it resembles half a cookie. Then it becomes a narrow silver crescent—or seems to disappear completely. The Moon is not actually changing shape. Half of it is always illuminated by the Sun, but as the Moon travels around Earth, we see different…
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Episode 63 | Why the Moon Changes Shape: Every Phase Has Beauty
Discover why the Moon changes shape as kids explore lunar phases, moon science, and the ways cultures around the world follow its cycle. 🎧 Listen to the Episode Episode Overview Length 🕛 23 mins Host 🎙️ Laura Menousek Release Date August 13, 2026 Series Sky Stories: Wonder Written in the Stars
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Look Up and Find Your Way: Books and Stargazing Tools for Exploring the Big Dipper
The Big Dipper is often one of the first star patterns children learn to recognize—but finding those seven bright stars can open the door to much more. In the Faithfully Explore! episode about the Big Dipper, children discover how the same stars have inspired different stories, including Greek and Haudenosaunee traditions. They also learn how…