There’s something fascinating, and equally mesmerizing, about outer space. Making it a really fun topic of discussion and questioning for kids of all ages. Here are some space activities to get you started talking and learning with your kids!
Space Activities for Kids
Engaging all the senses and providing experiential play are crucial to learning and memory. These space activities are the perfect way to promote hands-on learning through play. Learn about planets, stars, galaxies and more with these sensory, art and printable ideas!
Sensory
This nebula or galaxy calm down jar is mesmerizing, and so easy to make!
You can make galaxy in a bag as well, for a no-mess sensory experience for babies and toddlers!
Art
Whip up some glow in the dark puffy paint and make a painting of the night sky! Kids love anything that glows, this will keep them busy and learning.
Combine art and sensory PLUS a printable with this space themed kids activity from Parenting From the Heart! Paint some rocks, dye some rice, and get playing.
Printables
From games to workbooks to coloring sheets, these space-themed printables make learning hands-on and fun!
Space Printable Activities: Memory, Maze, I Spy and More
Space Printable Bookmarks to Color
Space Coloring Sheets that Teach Planet Order
Solar System Board Game Free Printable
Space-Themed Printable Games // Twitchetts
Outer Space Pre-Writing Practice Printable // Simple Fun for Kids
Outer Space Alphabet Puzzle // Teaching Mama
Order of the Planets Easy Reader // 3 Dinosaurs
Space and Planets Beginning Sounds Clip Cards // Royal Baloo
Solar System Printable Pack // Fun with Mama
Or you can grab these Space-Themed Color by Code: Addition sheets!
These space activities are the perfect way to promote hands-on learning through play. Learn about planets, stars, galaxies and more with these sensory, art and printable ideas! Whichever way you decide to play, have fun learning about space!
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