Explore a complete collection of outer space themed activities for kids including crafts, STEM projects, literacy games, sensory play, recipes, books, and virtual field trips perfect for home or classroom learning.
Outer Space Activities for Kids
Blast off into learning with these outer space themed activities for kids! Whether you’re a parent planning hands-on fun at home or a teacher designing an engaging classroom unit, this collection is filled with space crafts, literacy games, STEM challenges, sensory play, themed recipes, books, and virtual field trips to spark curiosity about the universe.
From stars and planets to astronauts and eclipses, these activities make exploring space both educational and magical.
How to Plan an Outer Space Unit at Home
This collection of outer space themed activities for kids makes it easy to build a complete space unit filled with:
- Art & crafts
- STEM exploration
- Literacy and math games
- Sensory play
- Cooking activities
- Virtual field trips
- Curated book lists
Whether you’re teaching preschoolers about the sun or guiding elementary students through constellations and eclipses, these activities invite children to look up at the night sky with wonder.
Outer Space Art Projects
Space art allows kids to explore color, texture, and imagination while learning about galaxies and celestial events. These art projects work well during a space unit, astronomy study, or alongside a solar eclipse event.
- Straw Rockets STEM Activity
- How to Paint Outer Space Art Project
- Solar Eclipse Activities and Videos
- Pipe Cleaner Constellations
- 16 Space Apps to Help Inspire Love of Astronomy
Star Themed Activities for Kids
Stars are often a child’s first introduction to space. These activities build creativity, fine motor skills, and early math and literacy concepts.
- Gold Star with Pasta Craft
- Starry Night Inspired Art Project
- Twinkle Twinkle Little Star Art Project
Make learning interactive with literacy and math extensions:
These activities pair beautifully with nighttime sky observations or a study of constellations like the Big Dipper.
Earth & Sun Activities
Help children understand our place in the solar system with hands-on Earth and sun themed learning. These projects encourage conversations about renewable energy, caring for our planet, and how the sun supports life on Earth.
- Solar Energy Activities for Kids
- Sun Themed Activities and Crafts
- How to Make Solar Prints with Kids
- Earth Activity with Sidewalk Chalk
Astronaut & Space Exploration Activities
Children are fascinated by astronauts and rockets! Encourage imaginative play and STEM exploration with these activities.
- Space Shuttle Craft with Cardboard
- Astronaut Puppet Printable
- Astronaut and Spaceship Coloring Pages for Kids
- Space Bingo Printables
- Space Games for Kids
- Space Themed Printables
- Exploring the International Space Station with Scott Kelly
- Learning About Solar System with Play
- Solar STEM Camp Activities
Set up a pretend “Mission Control” area at home with clipboards, walkie-talkies, and a countdown launch to make it even more exciting.
Space Themed Recipes
Learning is even more memorable when you can taste it! Try these fun, edible space creations. These recipes are wonderful for themed classroom parties, homeschool co-ops, or family movie nights under the stars.
Cooking together also builds math skills, reading comprehension, and confidence in the kitchen.
Space Themed Books for Kids
Pair hands-on activities with engaging read-alouds to deepen understanding and vocabulary. Books help children connect scientific concepts to storytelling, imagination, and real-world exploration.
Outer Space Virtual Field Trips
Bring the universe into your home or classroom with immersive digital experiences. These resources are perfect for rainy days, homeschool lessons, or enhancing a classroom astronomy unit.
- Northern Lights Virtual Field Trip
- Solar Eclipse Videos for Kids
- Big Dipper Virtual Field Trip for Kids
Fun Space Fact to Share at Home:
NASA’s Artemis II mission is making history! It will be the first crewed mission beyond low Earth orbit and the first time astronauts orbit the Moon since Apollo 17 in 1972. Even more exciting—Artemis II is scheduled to orbit the Moon in March 2026. A perfect real-world connection to our space learning!
You can download the Artemis 11 Learning Materials here.
Make Learning About Space Fun at Home
Whether your child dreams of becoming an astronaut or simply loves looking up at the stars, these outer space themed activities offer endless opportunities to learn, create, and explore together.
From hands-on crafts and playful STEM challenges to inspiring books, tasty recipes, and virtual field trips beyond Earth, there’s something here for every curious learner.
We hope this space-themed collection helps you:
- Spark meaningful conversations
- Encourage imagination
- Build early literacy and STEM skills
- Create lasting family memories
Now grab your paintbrushes, cardboard rockets, favorite space books — and maybe a batch of Moon Bread — and start exploring the universe together.
