20 Outer Space Crafts for Kids to Make and Learn
Learn about the planets, galaxies and more with these awesome Outer Space Crafts for Kids! Perfect for Show and Tell or summer STEAM projects!
If you’re a parent, it’s likely your child has asked you at least once – “how many stars are there in the sky?” That’s the magic of the great space beyond – it’s so mysterious and so attractive!
When we were kids, we spent many days lying out on the grass and staring up into the sky. Kids these days may not have that opportunity, but that doesn’t mean they don’t have questions about what’s up there. Let’s tap into their interest and curiosity to encourage them to learn more about outer space – with Outer Space art ideas for Kids & even throwing them a Outer Space Themed party and now with some Crafts.
Here are 20 outer space crafts for kids that are as amazing as they look. Use these to learn about rockets, space ships, the moon, galaxies, constellations and so much more. The more they learn, the more our kids will realize there is to explore!
20 Outer Space Crafts for Kids to Make and Learn
1. Galaxy Snow Globes
Figment Creative Labs brings us a craft that’ll give kids a peek into the grand beauty of space. These snow globes also help kids learn about density and why oil and water don’t mix.
2. DIY Rocket Corner Bookmark
Got your summer reading all planned out? Make this journey a spectacular one with these cute rocket corner bookmarks! These also make great back to school gifts for friends.
3. Simple Space Rocket Craft
This craft from The Kindergarten Connection is the perfect recycled craft post Easter, since you can make use of those empty plastic eggs! Add some toilet rolls and you have some amazing little rockets to play with!
4. Space Themed Wreaths
If you’ve got little ones who love everything space but aren’t that informed about planets and things, encourage their interest with this easy space wreath from 3 Dinosaurs. With craft paper and paper plates, you’re good to go!
5. Solar System Bingo
This printable game is perfect for little astronauts to learn the names of the various parts of the solar system as well as their characteristics – all while playing!
6. Recycled CD Planet
Old CDs come in handy for so many fun projects, and this CD planet from Kristen Hewitt is no different! But this isn’t a 2-dimensional craft – with Styrofoam halves, this turns into a 3 D model of planet Saturn.
7. Plastic Egg Alien Craft
If you’ve got more plastic eggs leftover, use them to make these adorable plastic egg aliens. Make sure to have tack its on hand so that you can make sure your aliens don’t keep wobbling!
8. Space Sun Catchers
These stained glass-painted sun catchers from Adventure in a Box are just gorgeous! And since the sun is also a part of space, this craft is an all-rounded spacecraft!
9. DIY Moon Rocks
What do rocks on the moon look like? As you explore the answer to this question, have some hands-on fun with these DIY moon rocks from The Crafting Chicks! Compare them to pictures of actual moon rocks on the internet.
10. Tin Foil Moon
This is one of the easiest space projects ever! Check out the project at Make Film Play where coins are used in a rubbing technique to create the craters. Not only is the technique fun to do, but the craters also look quite realistic!
11. Counting On Planet Puzzles
This project from The Kindergarten Connection helps kids learn in many ways. They can of course, learn about the planet’s name and it’s color, but it also promotes learning of numbers and spellings as well!
12. Paper Rocket Craft
There are hardly any kids who aren’t intrigued by rockets, whatever age they may be! So make the most of this interest and learn about rockets with an easy and colorful paper rocket craft.
13. DIY Space Mobile
If you’ve got a fresh bunch of craft punches and want an easy craft to test them all, this space mobile from Honey Bear Lane is perfect for you! Get good quality card stock and you’ll have a lovely piece of wall decor too!
14. Straw Rockets
Want to simulate a rocket launch at home without spending anything? Try out this fun project from Pink Stripey Socks! You can draw your own rockets and pick up any straws and you’re all set for some fun rocket play!
15. Galaxy Play Dough
Isn’t this galaxy play dough mesmerizing to look at? Kids Activities Blog shows us how easy it is to make this play dough out of basic pantry supplies along with glitter and food coloring.
16. Cardboard Tube Aliens
Put those empty cardboard tubes to good use by making these cardboard tube aliens! Bright and cheery, these visitors from another planet are here to extend a hand of friendship!
17. Constellation Geo Boards
There are some crafts that just knock your socks off, and this one from Babble Dabble Do is one of them! The geo board template is available for download and the rest of the project is just genius!
18. Space Shuttle Craft
Toilet rolls come to the rescue again, as they turn into mini space shuttles, just right for action figures to sit in and take off! You can adjust the size of the seat to the size of the figures or dolls you have.
19. Paper Astronaut Craft For Kids
This paper astronaut craft is perfect for your little space fan! All you need is craft sticks & color paper and you’re all set to take a trip to outer space!
20. Constellation Cards
These constellation cards are a great way to learn about constellations while also creating unique and pretty greeting cards! Little Fish Blog uses holiday-themed designs, but you can try and recreate real constellations on the cards.
Avoid overkill by doing all these at once. Whether it’s galaxies or constellations or the solar system, each topic is quite vast, so it’s best to tackle one at a time so your child has enough space (pun intended) to explore to her heart’s content. You can even set up an outer space party using some of these ideas, so kids can have fun that’s out of this world!
Also See –
10 Outer Space Art Ideas that are Out of this World
15 Mesmerizing Moon Crafts for Kids
10 Cute and Colorful UFO Crafts for Kids
15 Amazing Alien Crafts for Kids
My kids aren’t into space yet, but I’ve got this page a couple others bookmarked for the future! Thanks for all the great ideas!
I was looking for an activity book for my nephew who is into outer space stuff and loves making things this stuff is brilliant and really good fun i just wish i could buy it in book form.please write a book!