For a few brief hours, the moon will travel in front of the sun ... Creative art projects, eclipse-themed food and family games are all fun ways to build excitement and create lasting memories ...

Having a picnic (42 per cent), going on fairground rides (40 per cent) and visiting a playground (39 per cent) also made the top 10 activities. Children ... day trip to the moon.

In an ongoing study of the heavens by the kids in Jayne Doxsey’s homeschool classes, Wednesday they learned about the phases of the moon.

Without mystery, hero, handsome prince or fairy godmother — Goodnight Moon has now lulled millions of children to sleep, in more than two dozen languages, for 75 years. Written by Margaret Wise ...