Science
Day and Night
Day and night
The sun, the moon and the stars, and what we do in the morning, afternoon, evening and night.
Day and night
Every day the sky changes.
Bright and blue. Then dark with stars.
This is day and night. Let us see what happens!
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The sun comes up
Early in the morning, the sun comes up.
The sky turns pink, then orange, then blue.
This is sunrise. A new day begins!
Ask: Where does the sun come up near your house?
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Cock-a-doodle-doo!
The cockerel wakes up first.
"Cock-a-doodle-doo!" he shouts. Wake up, everyone! It is time to get up.
Say it: morning.
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Good morning!
Kofi opens his eyes. He stretches. He yawns.
"Good morning, Mama!"
Ask: What do you say when you wake up?
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Morning jobs
In the morning we wash our face. We brush our teeth.
We put on our uniform. We eat our porridge.
Ask: What do you do first in the morning?
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The town wakes up
The street is busy. Trotros beep. Sellers call out.
Children walk to school. The morning is cool.
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The sun
The sun is a big ball of light. It is very far away.
It gives us light. It gives us warmth.
Never look straight at the sun. It is too bright!
Ask: Is the sun hot or cold?
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Daytime is bright
When the sun is up, it is day.
We can see everything. The trees, the road, the sky.
We play. We learn. We work.
Ask: What can you see outside right now?
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The sun goes up high
At midday the sun is high, high up.
It is very hot. Your shadow is short!
Say it: midday.
Ask: Where is your shadow when the sun is high?
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Afternoon
After lunch, it is afternoon.
School is over. Ama plays with her friends.
The sun starts to slide down the sky.
Ask: What do you do in the afternoon?
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Shadows
Stand in the sun. Look down. A dark shape follows you!
That is your shadow. The sun makes it.
Ask: Can you make your shadow wave?
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The sun goes down
Now the sun is low. The sky turns orange and red.
This is sunset. Day is ending.
Ask: What colours do you see at sunset?
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Evening
The sun is gone. The sky is grey, then dark.
This is evening. Mama cooks. Papa comes home.
We eat our supper together.
Ask: What do you eat for supper?
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Lights come on
It is dark now. Click! The lights come on.
Street lamps glow. Houses shine. Cars have bright eyes.
Say it: dark.
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Night
Now it is night. The sky is black.
It is cool. It is quiet. Crickets sing.
Ask: What sounds do you hear at night?
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The moon
Look up! A light in the dark sky.
It is the moon. It is round and silver.
The moon does not make its own light. The sun shines on it!
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The moon changes
Some nights the moon is a big round circle.
Some nights it is thin, like a banana!
The moon changes shape a little every night.
Ask: What shape is the moon tonight?
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The stars
Tiny lights, twinkling in the dark.
These are the stars. There are more than you can count!
Twinkle, twinkle, little star.
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Sing about the sky
Sun, moon and stars. Let us sing about them!
Point up when you hear sun. Point up when you hear moon.
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Where did the sun go?
At night, the sun has not gone away.
It is shining on the other side of the world!
When it is night here, it is day there.
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Night jobs
At night we bath. We put on our pyjamas.
We brush our teeth. We say goodnight.
Ask: What do you do before bed?
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Time to sleep
Abena is tired. She lies on her bed.
She closes her eyes. Zzz, zzz.
At night we sleep so we can grow.
Ask: Who tucks you into bed?
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Animals at night
Some animals sleep at night, just like you.
But owls and bats wake up at night! They fly in the dark.
Ask: Do you know any animal that likes the night?
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Animals in the day
Hens, goats and butterflies are up in the day.
They eat and play when the sun is out.
At night they sleep too.
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Day things
Sun. Bright sky. School. Play. Shadows.
These are day things.
Ask: Name one thing you only do in the day.
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Night things
Moon. Stars. Dark sky. Pyjamas. Sleep.
These are night things.
Ask: Name one thing you only do at night.
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Round and round
Morning, afternoon, evening, night.
Then the sun comes up again. A new day!
Round and round it goes, every single day.
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A day in order
Say them in order with me:
Morning, afternoon, evening, night.
Clap once for each one!
Ask: Which part of the day is it right now?
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Look at the sky tonight
Tonight, go outside with a grown-up.
Look up. Can you see the moon? Can you count five stars?
Ask: Is the sky cloudy or clear?
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Well done!
Now you know about day and night.
The sun for the day. The moon and stars for the night.
Ask: What is your favourite part of the day?
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Learn more
- NASA Space Place: All about the Moon — simple facts and pictures of the moon
- Science Kids: Moon facts — short, easy facts for children
- Science Kids: Sun facts — short, easy facts about the sun
- NASA for kids and students — activities and videos about space
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Watch more
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Think about it
- What do you see in the sky in the day?
- What do you see in the sky at night?
- What do you do in the morning before school?
- Which animal wakes everyone up in the morning?
- Why is it dark at night?
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