There is something thrilling about outer space. Most kids love learning about planets and outer space, and many children dream of becoming an astronaut one day, which is why outer space crafts are so much fun!
Celebrate the love of all things space with these creative space crafts for kids and outer space activities that kids of all ages will love.
These kids craft projects are the perfect activity for a space STEM unit, summer craft activity, summer camp, or for any time of the year just for fun! It’s a fun space twist on STEAM art projects!
Creative Outer Space Crafts and Activities That Are a “Blast!”
Try these super-fun outer space crafts and experience the thrill of space from this planet. Kids will love making these space crafts that make astronomy fun again!
Moon and Planet Crafts for Kids
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Educational Insights Geosafari Motorized Solar System Science Kit
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Learn about plants and the moon with these planet crafts!
Celebrate the earth with this Planet Earth Baking Soda Slime.
Make your own DIY Moon Rocks.
A DIY Moon Glow in the Dark T-Shirt is a fun craft to show off space pride.
The Moon Craters Craft teaches kids how the moon got its craters.
Solar System Crafts
Learn about the solar system with these fun space crafts. Learning about the solar system can be a lot of fun, too!
Make this fun Melty Bead Solar System.
If your kids like clay, they will enjoy the Clay Hearts Solar System Project.
Make your own DIY Solar System mobile!
A Solar System Sensory Bin is a fun way for young kids to explore space.
This printable Solar System Craft is a fun way to teach kids about planets.
What kid wouldn’t want to eat a Candy Solar System?
Outer Space Art Projects
If your kids like space, then they will have a blast with these outer space art projects.
Make an Outer Space Discovery Bottle.
Have fun with the Outer Space Scratch Art.
Kids can make their own Outer Space Kids Jewelry.
Make a Cardboard Rocket Craft and explore the sky!
A Paper Plate Flying Saucer Craft is a fun way to introduce the possibility of aliens to kids.
This Space Sensory Bin is a fun way to explore space.
Make Outer Space Playdough!
Constellation Crafts and Activities
Try these super fun constellation crafts and activities for kids and learn about the stars.
Make your own Summer Skies Marshmallow Constellations and learn about the sky!
On a dark night or in a dark room, make your own Flashlight Constellations.
These Constellation Fruit Gummies are fun to make and tasty, too!
Galaxy Crafts for Kids
Play with the galaxy with these galaxy crafts! A galaxy never goes out of style!
Make your own Galaxy Slime!
Build a Galaxy in a Jar and explore space.
This super fun Galaxy Oobleck is pretty and messy!
Make a Sugar Crystal Galaxy right in your kitchen.
What are your favorite outer space crafts for kids?