Outer space is amazing! Explore the night sky, visit Earth’s moon, and make simple space crafts with your kids.
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Get crafty for space week at Backyard Summer Camp! We love making simple crafts with everyday supplies. Below you’ll find ten of our favorites using paper, crayons, glue, and other household items.
Look up at the moon and the stars in the night sky. Board a rocket and blast off on an adventure! Explore our solar system and make a few of these fun projects while you learn more about outer space in these space books for kids.
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Space Crafts
Straw Rockets STEM Kids' Craft
Make a simple paper rocket using craft paper and glue. Then launch it into the sky using a straw!
Painted Solar System Art Project
This creative paint stamping technique is a fun way to create artwork of our solar system. Draw details like shooting stars and tiny moons.
Star Sun Catcher Tissue Paper Craft
These star sun catchers look so neat hanging in a sunny window! Make them from paper and parchment.
Moon Collage Art Project
Look up at the night sky and you'll probably see the moon. Create your own unique version using scrap paper and collage.
Easy Yarn Sun Craft for Kids
Preschoolers will love practicing fine motor skills to make this simple yarn sun craft. For older kids, embellish with tassels or beads.
2-Ingredient Moon Sand
You only need two ingredients to make this moon sand. It has the perfect texture for a sensory bin inspired by the surface of the moon.
Shooting Star Craft
Create a beautiful shooting star with ribbons and beads. This is a great project for leftover supplies.
Pony Bead Rocket Keychain
Dig into your pony bead stash to make this fun rocket. Turn it into a keychain or a zipper pull.
Beautiful DIY Space Bookmarks
Watercolors make these space bookmarks look like a tiny piece of the night sky. Add ink pen stars, beaded tassels, and other embellishments.
Constellation Embroidery Kids' Craft
We used books from the library to plan the designs for this constellation embroidery. Beads and thread make wonderful tiny art projects.
Save these fun outer space crafts for the next time you need a fun hands-on activity for your kids!
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