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50+ awesome space activities for kids

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When my daughter became interested in space a while back, I put together a fun space unit with lots of fun space activities for kids. I used resources from all over the internet to plan our awesome space activities, but we could only do so much.

There are so many other wonderful space activities for kids out there, and in this post I have compiled them into one place for you. Indeed, in this post you will find a list of over 50 space activities for kids. This list includes activities to learn about astronauts and space travel, the planets and solar system, the sun, the moon, the stars and constellations, and more.

Bookmark this page or save it to Pinterest, because you’ll find a wealth of ideas here for encouraging kids’ interest in and developing their knowledge of space.

Note: For more space activities, see my Space Unit Study page. 

50+ awesome space activities for kids to learn about the planets, the sun, the moon, stars, constellations, astronauts, space travel and more! || Gift of Curiosity

Activities related to the planets and solar system

Puffy paint solar system from School Time Snippets

  • Puffy paint solar system from School Time Snippets (pictured above)
  • Model magic planets from 3 Dinosaurs
  • Planet sun catchers from Fun-A-Day!
  • Space scene play mat from Mom Inspired Life
  • Build a model solar system from Gift of Curiosity
  • How do planets orbit the sun? from Gift of Curiosity
  • Space-themed gelatin window clings from Gift of Curiosity
  • Paint stick solar system from 123 Homeschool for Me
  • DIY planets board game from Inspiration Laboratories
  • Put the planets in order from Inspiration Laboratories
  • Paper mache solar system from Red Ted Art
  • Hands-on solar system for preschoolers from Stir the Wonder
  • Montessori-inspired solar system introduction from Mama’s Happy Hive
  • Fizzing Jupiter activity from Fun-A-Day!

Activities related to the moon

Phases of the moon activities with model magic from Edventures with Kids

  • Phases of the moon activities from Edventures with Kids (pictured above)
  • Learning about the moon with moon bread from The Educator’s Spin On It
  • How did the moon get its craters? art and science activity from Gift of Curiosity
  • Phases of the moon activities from Gift of Curiosity
  • Moon phases science and art activity from Gift of Curiosity
  • Moon pie moon cycle activity from JDaniel4’s Mom
  • Moon with craters craft from JDaniel4’s Mom
  • Montessori-inspired moon activities from Living Montessori Now
  • Montessori-inspired moon activities from Natural Beach Living
  • Puffy paint moon from Rainy Day Mum
  • Moon crater gross motor activity from Pre-K Pages
  • Space-theme sensory bin from Pre-K Pages

Activities related to the sun

Sun paintings 6

  • Sun paintings from Gift of Curiosity (pictured above)
  • Human sundial shadow science experiment from Rhythms of Play
  • Easy sun craft from The Kindergarten Connection
  • Day and night demonstration from Learn, Play, Imagine
  • How to make a sundial from Learn, Play, Imagine
  • How the sun creates shadows throughout the day from Gift of Curiosity
  • Paper plate sun craft from MPM Ideas

Activities related to the stars and constellations

Marshmallow constellations from Munchkins and Mom

  • Marshmallow constellations from Munchkins and Mom (pictured above)
  • Watercolor constellation hunt from Life with Moore Babies
  • Constellations craft from Gift of Curiosity
  • Geoboard constellations from School Time Snippets
  • Marshmallow constellations from Edventures with Kids
  • DIY Magnetic LED Light Constellations from Buggy and Buddy
  • Paint the night sky from Munchkins and Moms
  • Make your own constellations craft from No Time for Flashcards
  • Sticker resist starry night art from The Artful Parent

Activities related to astronauts and space travel

Rocket craft from Books and Giggles

  • Easy rocket craft from Books and Giggles (pictured above)
  • How do astronauts eat in space? from Gift of Curiosity
  • Astronaut glove box from Gift of Curiosity
  • Astronaut doll pretend play from Left Brain Craft Brain
  • DIY Mars rover from Rainy Day Mum
  • Design a moon rover from Adventures in Mommydom
  • Outer space art project from Handmade Kids Art

Space sensory play activities

Space slime with glow in the dark stars from Little Bins for Little Hands

  • Space slime with glow in the dark stars from Little Bins for Little Hands (pictured above)
  • Space sensory bin from 3 Dinosaurs
  • Space water bead sensory bin from 3 Dinosaurs
  • Galaxy sensory bin from Best Toys 4 Toddlers
  • Night sky sensory bin from Live Over C’s
  • Outer space sensory bin from Artsy Momma
  • Solar system slime from Mini Monets and Mommies
  • Moon sand sensory play from Little Bins for Little Hands
  • Neon space sensory bin from Adventures of Adam {updated: broken link removed}
  • Galaxy slime from Two-daloo
  • Galaxy oobleck from Two-daloo

Other space activities

Space books from Powerful Mothering

  • DIY space books from Powerful Mothering (pictured above)
  • Create a space story using stickers from 3 Dinosaurs
  • Montessori-inspired astronomy unit from Every Star is Different
  • Space sensory writing tray from Gift of Curiosity
  • Moon dust writing tray from Stir the Wonder
  • Space pretend play ideas from You Clever Monkey

More resources for learning about space


You’ll find more resources for learning about life in space on my Space Unit Study page and my Space and the Solar System Pinterest board.

Follow Katie @ Gift of Curiosity’s board Unit Ideas: Space & the Solar System on Pinterest.

Filed Under: Preschool, Kindergarten, 1st Grade, 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade, Space

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2 Comments

  1. Heather

    August 24, 2016 at 6:34 am

    I’m going to have to browse this again with my space-loving daughter. Thanks for putting together such a fantastic resource! I feel honored that you included my post in it.

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  2. Vanessa

    February 3, 2017 at 12:12 pm

    So many wonderful ideas for learning about Outer Space! Thank you for featuring Mama’s Happy Hive!

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