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Space Activities for Kids: Sensory, Art & Printables!

July 31, 2017 By Katie Chiavarone Leave a Comment

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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!

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!

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

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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!

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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.

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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.

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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 printables

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!

Color by Code_ Addition Square

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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