Discovery Play Activities with Your Young Child: Let’s Go To the Moon!

Discovery Play Activities with Your Young Child: Let’s Go To the Moon!

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General Guide to Adaptations

Description

Help your child understand what computational thinking concepts scientists needed to understand to land on the Moon. Sit outside on a clear night with some shapes and a flashlight to create patterned sequences that will get from Earth to the Moon and back!

Environment

  • Place materials within reach in a contained space for easier access
  • Limit background noise and distractions

Materials

Use stabilizing mats or Velcro for lining up contrasting materials in patterns.

Instruction

  • Use visual cues to guide the activities and pattern creation.
  • Provide communication supports for child engagement.

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