Space Activities for Kids

Teach kids about space and the solar system from a Christian perspective with this collection of free solar system activities and lesson ideas for kids. You will also find free space-themed coloring pages and solar system activity pages in the mini printable bundle. Coming soon there will also be a solar system unit study for Christian homeschoolers. Learning about space is fun and these resources make it simple and easy too!

Learning the phases of the moon is a fun thing so why not learn them while you watercolor them? Follow this simple step by step tutorial to watercolor the phases of the moon for artwork or even a astronomy greeting card!

This edible constellations activity is perfect for preschoolers and kindergarteners learning about space, and turns snack time into a lesson!

These printable puppets are perfect for toddlers, preschoolers, and kids learning about space! They made a great addition to our space...

This easy space sensory bin is great for preschoolers and kids learning about space and planets. The black beans are perfect to represent...

Looking for fun space crafts to make with your child? These planet suncatchers are an easy way for your kid to make planets, since...

Use one foil tray to make these 4 fun and hands on space themed sensory bins. Perfect for toddlers and preschoolers!

This alphabet spaceship craft is another of my dollar store supply outer space crafts. It incorporates colours, the alphabet and so much more!

Here at Science Sparks we love anything space related and this baking soda rocket is super easy to set up and can be launched over and over again! We also

Space Themed Kids Activities - Printables, games, recipes, and more! These are perfect for a lazy summer day or anytime you want to keep the kids busy!

We collected 33 ideas to explore space through sensory play. Some are simple sensory bins and some hands-on experiments that will be fun to try and examine!

Houston, we have a problem... this kit is too fun to pass up on! The space kit is packed to the brim with astronauts, stars, meteoroids, aliens, space ships, planets, and so much more! Let your little ones imaginations soar to their own little world as they create and explore with the scented Milky Way dough, act out the first trip to the moon, or set up an alien space rescue mission! Sensory play is so important for children and allows them to learn so much about the world around them.

We LOVE sensory bins! I’m pretty sure they have magical properties to spark my kids imaginations and keep them entertained for outrageous amounts of time. My kids also love all things space. (Check out our backyard sensory summer camp that’s all cool and space themed!) This post contains affiliate links for your convenience. Read my [...]

Make coffee filter planets during your next preschool space theme! What a fun space craft for kids to extend their knowledge of planets.

My little astronomers love observing the night sky! After they asked how the moon shrunk and grew, I knew it was the perfect time to teach them about the moon’s phases with this oh-so-yummy Oreo space activity. Who knew science could be so tasty?! Getting Ready To prep the activity, I needed: 1 medium ball (baseball […]