1. Identify the correct phase labels for each position in the lunar cycle diagram.
2. Match the labeled phases (A–H) to their corresponding positions around Earth based on the Sun’s illumination direction.
3. Draw the appropriate moon phase (light/dark shading) in each black circle according to the phase it represents.
4. Ensure the sequence follows the correct order: New Moon → Waxing Crescent → First Quarter → Waxing Gibbous → Full Moon → Waning Gibbous → Last Quarter → Waning Crescent → back to New Moon.
5. Verify that the illuminated side of each moon faces the Sun, as shown by the sunlight arrows.
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of phases of the moon worksheet.
