#1 Chapter 1: Welcome to Space School!
Teacher: "Hello, future astronauts! Welcome to Space School! Today, we are going on a trip to the Moon! But first, we need to train. Are you ready?" Kids: "Yes!" Teacher: "Great! Let's learn some space words. Repeat after me: 'Moon', 'Star', 'Rocket', 'Astronaut', 'Space' (Show flashcards or actions for each word). Now, let's practice saying our names and our favorite space word. (Example: 'My name is [Name], and my favorite space word is [Word]')."
#2 Chapter 2: Get Dressed, Astronaut!
Teacher: "Fantastic! Now, every astronaut needs a special suit! Let's pretend to put on our astronaut suits. First, our big white 'helmet' (pretend to put on a helmet). Can you say 'helmet'? Then, our 'gloves' (wiggle fingers). Can you say 'gloves'? And finally, our big 'boots' (stomp feet). Can you say 'boots'? Let's try to put on our suits very fast! Ready? Go! Helmet! Gloves! Boots! You look like real astronauts!"
#3 Chapter 3: Rocket Launch Countdown!
Teacher: "Our rocket is ready! It's time for launch! We need to count down from ten. Let's stand up and get ready to blast off!" (Kids stand up. Teacher leads the countdown with actions.) Teacher: "Ten! Nine! Eight! Seven! Six! Five! Four! Three! Two! One! ZERO! Blast off! (Kids jump up and make 'whoosh' sounds). We are going to the Moon!"
#4 Chapter 4: Moonwalk Practice!
Teacher: "Wow! We are on the Moon! Look around. What do you see?" Kids: (Encourage answers like 'stars', 'rocks', 'dark sky', 'Earth far away'). Teacher: "The Moon has low gravity, so we can bounce! Let's do a 'moonwalk'! (Teacher demonstrates slow, bouncy steps). 'Bounce, bounce, bounce!' Can you say 'bounce'? What does the Moon feel like? Is it soft? Is it hard? (Encourage descriptions)."
#5 Chapter 5: Friendly Alien Encounter!
Teacher: "Oh my! Look who is here! It's a friendly alien! (Teacher can use a puppet or just pretend). Let's say hello to our new friend. Alien: 'Hello, astronauts!' Kids: 'Hello, Alien!' Alien: 'What is your name?' Kids: (Each child says their name). Alien: 'Where are you from?' Kids: 'We are from Earth!' Teacher: "Alien wants to know what you like about the Moon. (Encourage kids to say simple sentences like 'I like the rocks,' or 'I like to bounce')."
#6 Chapter 6: Mission Complete! Return to Earth!
Teacher: "Our adventure is almost over. It's time to fly back to Earth! Let's get back in our rocket. Ready for countdown?" (Repeat countdown from Chapter 3.) Teacher: "Welcome back to Earth, brave astronauts! How do you feel after your trip to the Moon? Are you 'happy'? 'Excited'? 'Tired'? (Encourage kids to share feelings). You did a great job! Give yourselves a big round of applause! Mission accomplished!"
