Space Theme Inspiration ~ Crafts, Activities, Printables and More!

The space theme can be a difficult concept for young kids to understand.  Browse through this collection of crafts, activities, printables, games, and toys to find the perfect addition to your solar system week.  

Space Theme for preschool and kindergarten

Our solar system is vast and full of mystery.  Exciting events, like the upcoming solar eclipse, bring more questions for little kids.  We are firm believers that young children learn best through play.  So we found several ways to encourage space education through crafts & activities.  Playing with planet printables and crafting spaceships will help their understanding of the great unknown.

March is a great month to use a space theme in your classroom.

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Printable Space Activities

Break out the printer and grab these fun and educational space printables.

Space Themed Games // Twitchetts

Space Themed Color By Code Pages // Views From A Step Stool

Space Prewriting Practice Printable // Simple Fun For Kids

Solar System Pack // Fun With Mama

Outer Space Alphabet Puzzle // Teaching Mama

Planet Order Easy Reader // 3 Dinosaurs

Planet Sound Clip Cards // Royal Baloo

Space Crafts for Kids

Create your way into outer space with these fun craft projects.

Space Rocks // Twitchetts

Marbled Planets Art // I Heart Crafty Things

Moon and Planets Paintings // Artsy Momma

Build A Model Spaceship // My Mundane And Miraculous Life

Space Easter Eggs // hello, Wonderful

Melted Pony Bead Suncatcher // Schooling A Monkey

DIY Telescope // Highlights

Outer Space Activities

From galaxy jars to star-filled sensory bins, these space activities are great hands-on learning.

U is for Universe Sensory Bin // Growing Hands On Kids

Outer Space Playdough // Nurture Store

Glow in the Dark Stars Space Slime // Little Bins for Little Hands

Nebula Calm Down Jar // Views From A Step Stool

Outer Space Sensory Exploration Bin // Artsy Momma

Hands-On Solar System for Preschoolers // Stir The Wonder

How Planets Orbit Activity // Gift of Curiosity

Shop For Fun Space Toys And Games

Space STEM Discovery Box // Green Kid Crafts

Color the Galaxy Ball // Seedling

Felted Solar System // WoolyTopic

Mole Rats In Space Boardgame // Peaceable Kingdom

Astronaut Role Play Set Costume // Melissa & Dough

Don’t forget to share this roundup with others who have a space theme coming up!