Outer Space Crafts
With the night sky lasting a little longer these days we thought we would share some of our outer space crafts. Our little artists love to explore and experience new places. Adults are no different. With commercial space tourism becoming available it is said that 49% of people would travel to space. While we might not have half a million dollars to buy a seat on one of those trips, we do have craft supplies to bring space to our classroom.
The classroom is sure to look like outer space with all of these shooting stars hanging from the ceiling. To make this craft we help the littlest artists by cutting out the pieces ahead of time and let them do the painting and gluing. Older children with scissor skills may be able to complete this project on their own. Click the link for the free printable.
Shooting Star Craft Projects
This is a fun craft to make multiples of. You can pick paint colors to represent each planet. Teaching the little artists not only about colors but what the color each planet is. Mixing various shades of paint is sure to keep children engaged.
What are the colors of each planet?-
- Mercury – Grey.
- Venus – Brown and grey.
- Earth – Blue, green and white.
- Mars – Red, brown and tan.
- Jupiter – Brown, orange and tan.
- Saturn – Golden, brown, and blue-grey.
- Uranus – Blue-green.
- Neptune – Blue.
Painted Planet Outer Space Craft Project
We have made stars and planets. What about making the earth’s moon. In this project little artist design their own stamp and print a moon. Click the link to find out more.
Moon Print Craft Project
It is fun to make our own night sky with process art. We used black construction paper and these fun glow-in-the-dark stickers.
We hope you enjoyed your trip to space with our outer space crafts. If you are looking for more crafts on this topic please visit HERE. After making these crafts we know you will be telling your little astronauts, ‘You’re so creative!”