Want to teach the phases of the Moon without a single flashcard? Grab a pack of Oreos, a plastic knife (or a careful thumbnail), and a curious mind. This hands-on activity turns cookie cream into a deliciously accurate model of our night sky.
So next time you’re looking for a science activity that’s equal parts clever and delicious, let the Oreo Moon speak for itself. Just remember to wash your hands first — and save a cookie for the waning crescent. It’s the trickiest one to carve. phases of the moon oreo activity
🌑 New Moon – no cream 🌒 Waxing Crescent – thin sliver on the right 🌓 First Quarter – right half 🌔 Waxing Gibbous – mostly full, right side shadowed 🌕 Full Moon – whole cream 🌖 Waning Gibbous – mostly full, left side shadowed 🌗 Third Quarter – left half 🌘 Waning Crescent – thin sliver on the left Want to teach the phases of the Moon
Line the cookies in order around a paper plate. Starting from the top or left, place them: So next time you’re looking for a science
Place a small lamp in the center of the plate to represent the Sun. Rotate the cookies around it to see how the angle of sunlight creates each phase.