25 Space for Kids Projects

Are you preparing for a solar system unit in your homeschool? Or do you have a child who is fascinated by the solar system? Either way you are going to find tons of great hands on learning activities for kids of all ages as they explore space for kids.

Hands on Solar System Unit 

1. The Sun 


2. The Moon & Astronauts


3. Inner Planets (Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars)


4. Outer Planets (Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune)


5. Pluto, Asteroid Belt, Comets, and Stars

FREE Solar System Worksheets 

• Solar System Worksheets  (Kindergarten, 1st-6th grade) 


• Solar System Pack (Toddler, Preschool, Kindergarten, 1st & 2nd grade) 


• Astronaut Coloring Pages (Toddler, Preschool, Kindergarten) 


• Solar System Coloring Pages (Preschool Kindergarten, 1st-6th grade) 


• Constellations Mini Book (Preschool Kindergarten, 1st-6th grade) 


• Planets Mini Book (Preschool Kindergarten, 1st-6th grade) 


• Moon Phases Mini Book (Preschool Kindergarten, 1st-6th grade)

Moon Crafts & Activities

Moon Phases Demonstration from Science Matters







Moon Phase Activity from What We Do All Day







Why are Their Crafters on the Moon by I Can Teach my Child

Oreo Moon Phases (with free printable) from 123 Homeschool 4 Me

Constellation Crafts

Star Constellation Sewing Cards (free) from Kids Activities Blog

Marshmallow Constellations from Munchkins and Moms

Constellation Geoboard from Babble Dabble Do

Make Constellations from Creekside Learning

DIY Constillations Projector from  123 Hoemschool 4 Me

Plus don't miss these 18 Solar System Projects kids LOVE from 123 Homeschool 4 Me

Other Astronomy Ideas

Hands on Project for exploring the Earth’s Layers by Educating Laytons






What’s the Earth Made of (and taking a cupcake core sample) from 123 Homeschool 4 Me







Learn about Satellites (how they keep an orbit, communication, and more) from Creekside Learning







Bottle Rocket from Science Sparks







Junk Model Space Rockets from Nurture Store





Space Shuttle Craft from Loole Doo



Giant Cardboard Rocket Ship from Filth Wizardry

Preschool Playful Space Crafts & Activities

• Sun Painting Craft


• Moon Artwork from Mrs. Russell’s Classroom


• Made Edible Moon Rocks from Rainy Day Mum


• Outer Space Themed Bath from Growing a Jeweled Rose


• Space Slime from Frog’s Snails and Puppy Dog Tails


• Green Alien Blobs from Make and Take


• Night Sky Playdough from Toodaloo


• Moon Sand Space Themed Sensory Bin from Totally Tots


• Solar System Mazes from Kids Activities Blog

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