Rookies REACH FOR THE STARS – Class Two November 6, 2025
NOTE: start reading THE CRICKET IN TIMES SQUARE by George Selden (160 pgs. – 3h18m on Audible)
Welcome to ROOKIES Reach for the Stars!
*Just a reminder each week you will have THREE parts in your homework to complete.*
(the Words to Know section is new this week.)
- Habit Homework – learning and practicing one of the 7 Habits for Happy Kids.
- Astronomy Homework – looking up at the sky, noticing the heavens, and creating something hands-on.
- Words to Know – have fun practicing your handwriting and learning to spell new words!!
We’re excited this week to be discovering Habit 3: Put First Things First
Our astronomy topic for our second class is The Moon.
Your Homework for Week 2
1. Habit Homework (Character Building)
- With your parents or a member of your family, read the Habit 3 chapter PUT FIRST THINGS FIRST in the big 7 Habits for Happy Kids book. Then DISCUSS with a parent or family member.
- At the end of the chapter, Choose 2 or 3 “Baby Step” ideas you will try throughout the week.
Be ready to share in class what you did and how it went.
2. Astronomy Homework (Reach for the Stars!)
This week’s focus is THE MOON.
- Watch this Video: THE MOON FOR KIDS. Learn how the Sun gives us light and energy.
- Watch this Video: THE PHASES OF THE MOON. Learn about the 8 different personalities of the moon AND Fill in this Worksheet: about the MOON PHASES. (Do print out the worksheet and fill it in while you watch the video.)
- Do we have MORE THAN ONE MOON? Watch this video to find out: https://youtu.be/CNN-RrW7O2w?si=L8IcSsBShJdLx2Cl
Activities for Week 2 – The Moon
This week in Reach for the Stars, we’re exploring our beautiful Moon — and letting our imaginations fly!
You’ve probably heard someone say, “The Moon is made of cheese.”
Maybe it’s because it looks a little yellow sometimes, or because the craters look like holes.
But what if the Moon were made of something else entirely?
- Ice cream?
- Sugar cookies?
- Silver sparkles?
- Music notes?
- Anything you can dream up!
Your Project: “What Is the Moon Made Of?” Video
- Think about what you want your Moon to be made of — and why!
- What makes it look or feel that way?
- How would the Moon act if it were made of that thing?
- Create your Moon!
- You can draw it, paint it, build it, or show it with toys or clay.
- Record a short video (about 20–30 seconds).
- Introduce yourself and tell us: “My name is _____. I think the Moon is made of ____ because _____.”
- Send your video to me by Tuesday November 2 by 8:00p.m..
- I’ll combine everyone’s clips into one class video for us to watch together next week!
Tips for Parents:
Encourage your child to keep it simple — even a quick video filmed on a phone is perfect. The goal is creativity and confidence, not perfection.
WORDS TO KNOW
PRINT THIS LIST and read the words. Try to remember what they mean.
PRACTICE WRITING THE WORDS with the worksheet.
Do you have a binder, folder or notebook where you can keep these things together? Or can you place them on a bulletin board where you can see them often and help you remember what they mean?
TALK TO YOUR MOM to find ideas that work for your family!!
FAMILY STAR GAZING!
ONE LAST THING! Each month we get to do some STAR GAZING!! Choose a night or two to go outside and look at the stars. Invite your family and make it fun!
Use a sky map (like this one on Amazon) to help you find constellations.
OR use the FREE MAP on this site: https://www.skymaps.com/articles/index.html This has a NEW MAP for every month!!!
Can’t wait to see what you come up with this week! PUT FIRST THINGS FIRST—it’s amazing how good it feels to finish what matters most before anything else.
I can’t wait to see your moon creations and hear about how you practiced this habit at home!
—Traci
CHECKLIST CLASS 2 – November 6, 2025
******BONUS!! Just for fun, a moon coloring page for you!!!! ******
