Let your kids explore the final frontier with this collection of creative space crafts for kids! Our projects are easy to follow and fun to make, perfect for inspiring a love of science and learning about the universe.

Welcome to our guide on Space Crafts for Kids! Whether you’re looking for an out-of-this-world school project or a fun weekend activity, this guide has you covered. Here, you’ll find an array of craft ideas that involve outer space and its exploration of it. With easy-to-follow instructions and materials that are easily accessible, these crafts will be a blast for kids of all ages. So, get ready to take a journey into space and explore the creative side of crafting!

Easy Space Craft Activities For Kids

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Handmade Paper Star Hanging Craft For Kids

Image Source/Tutorial: Kids Art & Craft

Materials Required:

• An A4-Sized Yellow Sheet
• Scissor
• Pencil
• Scale
• Big Transparent Tape
• Piece of Knitting Wool

Take a piece of yellow sheet. Then cut it into rectangular equal shapes and sizes. Then, take a marker and a scale and mark on the yellow strip. Cut the line where you marked, flittering the cuts with each other by using strips. By doing this, make a star. Now, make a hole on top of the star and insert a thread on it. This is easy to make in 10 minutes. You can also try this activity at home.

Easy Paper Moon Star Hanging Craft For Home Decor

Image Source/Tutorial:  Kids Art & Craft

Materials Required:

• Sketch Pen ( Pink And Black)
• Yellow Construction Paper
• Thread
• Scissor
• Glue

Take a yellow construction paper and cut it into a circle shape. Now make a mark on the circle to make two half moons with the circle. Then make a small 4-star of equal sizes. After this, sticking the thread on the shape, and then pasting the two crescents together. Now make the sleepy eye on the face of the moon and add blush with the pink sketch pens to look good. This is easy and budget friendly for you all. You can use this moon star for your home decoration.  It takes a maximum of 10 minutes to make this complete craft.

Simple To Make Creative Handprint Rocket Craft For Kids

Image Source/Tutorial: Kids Art & Craft

Materials Required:

• One Piece Of White Blank Paper
• Red Paint
• Construction Paper (Blue, Orange, And Yellow)
• Scissors
• Glue

Paint the red color in your hand and then paste it on the white blank paper. Let the paint dry. Once the paint is dry, take a yellow construction paper and make a little star with it and paste it on the middle of the hand. Then take a blue construction paper and cut 3 triangular pieces, paste one on top and two on the sides of the hand. Lastly, glue the orange construction paper on the bottom of the blue construction paper and one on the bottom of the hand. This handprint rocket craft is ready in just 15 min. You can also try this activity in your free time. This craft can be made by children of the 7 and above age group.

DIY Yarn Wrapped Planet Craft Activities For Kids

Image Source/Tutorial: And Next Comes L

Materials Required:

• Cardboard
• Different Color Of Yarn
• Scissors

Take a piece of the rough cardboard. Cut them into 8 planet shapes. Once the cardboard shape is done, then wrap the yarn on each cardboard with the planet color. This planet craft is ready in just 5-7 min. You can also try this craft activity by using the other materials. This can be made by any age group of people.

How To Make Rocket Using Toilet Paper Roll, Cardboard & Paper

Image Source/Tutorial: Kids Activities Blog

Materials Required:

• Toilet Paper Roll
• Glue
• Black Marker
• Cardboard
• Scissor

Firstly, take a cardboard and make a cone with it, then make 2 pieces of a triangle. Now, glue the cone to the top of the toilet paper roll and cardboard triangle on the sides of the paper roll. Lastly, take a marker and make a design with it on the craft. This rocket craft is ready in just 5-7 min at home. Encourage your child to do this intersecting by themselves.

Simple Q – Tip Star Art & Craft Project For Kindergartners

Image Source/Tutorial: Mess For Less

Materials Required:

• One Piece Of Black Construction Paper
• White Crayon Or Color Pencil
• Yellow And White Acrylic Paint
• Star Template
• 2 Q-Tips Or The Earbuds

First, outline a star shape in the paper by using pencil, or you can also use the template. Once the outline is done, then start dotting the outline using two different colors by earbuds or q-tips. Once it’s done, set them to dry. After this, paint the inner part of the star and also set it aside to dry. Your q-tip star art is ready in just 10 min. This interesecting and inexpensive activity that you can try.

Fun & Easy Astronaut Craft Activity For Preschoolers

Image Source/Tutorial: Learn To Create Love

Materials Required:

• Printable Astronaut
• Acrylic Paint
• Paintbrush

Take a template of an astronaut, or you can make the astronaut from construction paper. After this, paint the light color first on the template or craft, and then color the raft with the darker color. Your craft is ready and kids enjoy this craft while painting the color. It takes 15 min to complete the whole activity. Encourage your child to make the astronaut craft by themselves.

Hands-On Solar System Science Project For Kids

Image Source/Tutorial: Stir The Wonder

Materials Required:

• Craft Form
• Bowl Of Different Sizes
• Scissor
• Acrylic Paint
• Hot Glue Gun

Start this craft by tracing different sizes of circles with the help of a bowl. Then cut the shapes of the solar system. Then paint the color on the craft form and allow it to dry. This solar system craft is ready in just 10 min. It is budget friendly for you all and materials are easily available.

DIY Framed Stencil Art & Craft Project For Kids

Image Source/Tutorial: Amy Latta Creations

Materials Required:

• Photo Frame With Glass
• Assorted Paint
• Sponge Brushes
• Stencil
• Fabric
• Scissor

Firstly, remove the glass from the frame, and by using a sponge brush, apply paint on the glass. Use the cardboard stencil to apply the paint on the glass frame and then remove the stencil. After this, take a wipe and leave it in the image and set it to dry. Now place the fabric on the back side of the frame, then put the painting glass on top of the frame and insert it. Your frame stencil art is ready in just 15 min. You can also try this fun and amazing activity at home.

Earth Day Craft Idea Using Stained Glass & Tissue Paper

Image Source/Tutorial: Mom On Time Out

Materials Required:

• Wax Paper
• Glue
• Tissue Paper Blue And Green
• Plate
• White Construction Paper
• Thread

Take a piece of wax paper and spread a thin layer of glue on it. Then put both colors of the tissue paper on it and fold the other half of the wax paper. Then take a plate and put it on the white construction paper, and cut the piece of earth with it. Apply the layer of glue on the circle and strain the glass earth. Trim the edges of the circle if required. Punch a hole in the paper piece and insert thread in it. Earth day craft is ready in just 15 min. Encourage your child to do this activity at home. This is a friendly and fun-loving activity that kids like.

Outer Space Craft Activity For Kindergartners

Image Source/Tutorial: Hand Me Down Ideas

Material Required:

• Paper Form Plate
• Shaving Cream
• Food Color
• Pipe Cleaner
• Popsicle Sticks
• Template Of An Astronaut

Take a 2-form plate, put the shaving cream in one plate with some food color in it. Then use the popsicle sticks to make a design with it. Take another form plate, push the outer layer of the plate down and then pull it up. Next use the popsicle sticks to make a clear design with it. Lastly, attach the astronaut image with a pipe cleaner and then attach it to two plates. You can try this amazing activity at home or with your friends. It takes 5 min to make this craft.

Recycled Toilet Paper Roll Rocket Craft Project For Kids

Image Source/Tutorial: Crafty Morning

Materials Required:

• Orange And Yellow Construction Paper
• Toilet Paper Roll
• Aluminium Foil
• Glue
• Scissor

Star glued the orange construction paper on the toilet paper roll. Then cut the cone shape by using yellow construction paper and put it on the top of the roll. Then cut the aluminum foil and glue it on the bottom of the roll. Cut the triangular shape by using yellow construction paper and glue on the bottom sides of the paper roll. This recycled toilet paper roll is ready in just 12-15 min. You can also try materials that are easily available at home.

Easy to Make Moon Mobile Craft Activity For Kids

Image Source/Tutorial: Fantastic Fun And Learning

Materials Required:

• Yellow And White Paint
• Flour
• Fishing Line
• Needle
• Styrofoam Ball
• Paintbrush
• Thread
• Cardboard

First, take a styrofoam ball and create the hole on the moon by using the end of the paintbrush. After this, mix flour and the white paint, still using the paint brush on the top, and apply the paint and dry it overnight or for 6-7 hr. Then take a thin cardboard and make the equal shape and sizes of a star. After this, apply a yellow paint on it and allow it to dry. Next, take a fishing line and thread the needle and tie its end. An easy-to-make moon craft is ready. Encourage your child to do this activity at home.

DIY Flying Saucer UFO Craft Activity With Paper Plate

Image Source/Tutorial: Crafts By Amanda

Materials Required:

• Paper Plate
• Styrofoam Coffee Cup
• Craft Jewelry
• Silvery Acrylic Paint
• Newspaper
• Hot Glue Gun

Firstly, take a two paper plates and paint with the silver color and let it dry for 5-7 min. While the paper plates are drying, make the filling to put inside the plate by using the paper. Now put the filling of newspaper inside the plate and join the other plate. Then paint the cup with the silver color. Lastly, glue the cup on top of the plate, and craft jewelry on the sides of the plates and on the cup too. Flying saucer UFO craft Activity with a paper plate is ready in just 12-15 min. You can also try this budget-friendly activity at home.

Creative Constellation Sewing Card Project For Kids To Make With Parents

Image Source/Tutorial: Kids Activities Blog

Materials Required:

• Printable Star Card
• Thick Thread
• Thin Pen

Take a printable star card or sewing star card. Start lacing the card on dot to dot with the thread on each template. This creative constellation sewing card for kids is ready in just 5 minutes with the help of parents. You can also try this new and interesting creativity at home.

Constellations Learning Craft Activity For Kids

Image Source/Tutorial: Artsy Momma

Materials Required:

• Black Construction Paper
• Star Sticks
• Glitter Glue

Firstly, sketch the outline and add dots to put the star. Then put the stickers star on the dots and connect the star by using the glitter glue. This constellation learning craft is ready in just 3-5 min. This is an easy way to learn the constellation. Hope you like this idea of learning. Also, it is budget friendly, you can also use this method to teach your kids.

Beautiful Button Moon Decoration Craft Activity At Home

Image Source/Tutorial: Adventure-In-A-Box

Materials Required:

• Black Construction Paper
• Transparent Tape
• Buttons And Beads
• Scissor
• Cardboard

Cut the black construction paper into the shapes of the moon and star. Now, glue the construction paper into the cardboard and then start gluing the buttons and beads on the moon and stars. Tape the frame systematically. This beautiful button moon is ready in just 10-12 min. You can also ask your child to do this interesting activity at home. This activity can be done by children of the 7 and above age group.

Cute & Easy Space Planet Art & Craft Idea For 6th Grade

Image Source/Tutorial: Katie Morris Art

Materials Required:

• Black Construction Paper
• Pieces Of White Construction Paper
• Painting Color
• Paintbrush
• Scissor
• Glue
• White Pencil

Take a piece of white construction paper and cut it into the circle shapes to make a planet. Now paint the color on the planets and let them dry for 5 min. After this, glue the planets on the black construction paper, and mark the star by using a white pencil. This cute and easy planet craft is ready in just 15-20 min. You can also use this craft for your science projects. This is easy and budget-friendly for you all.

FAQs Related to Space Crafts For Kids

1. What materials do I need to make a spacecraft?

You will need a variety of materials such as cardstock, cardboard, glue, scissors, markers, crayons, and other craft supplies.

2. What types of spacecraft can I make?

You can make a variety of space crafts, such as a rocket, a planet, a moon, an alien, a space shuttle, a telescope, and many more.

3. What age group is best for making space crafts?

Spacecraft are suitable for all ages. However, younger children may need more assistance and supervision when making space crafts.

4. Where can I find ideas for space crafts?

You can find ideas for space crafts online, in books, and magazines. Additionally, many craft stores have kits with instructions and materials for space crafts.

5. Is it safe for my child to use scissors for space crafts?

Yes, it is safe for children to use scissors when creating space crafts. Always make sure that your child is supervised when using scissors, and that they are using the correct size for their age.

6. What other types of materials can I use for space crafts?

You can create crafts using a variety of materials, such as wire, beads, feathers, string, fabric, and yarn.

7. Are there any safety precautions I should take when making crafts?

Yes, always supervise your child when making a spacecraft and ensure that they are using the correct tools and materials for their age. Additionally, keep any sharp tools away from children.

Overall, these crafts provide an engaging and educational way for kids to have fun. Whether they are looking to create a DIY rocket or make their planets, there’s something for everyone.

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