Click through to find the best STEM space activities for kids. Learn about constellations, planets, rockets, moon craters, nebulae, shooting stars and more.
Fun STEM activity for outdoor play and makes a great science lesson! (Includes a printable rocket template).
Kids are fascinated by outer space, astronauts, moons, stars and planets! In fact, an outer space lesson plan may be our most requested topic EVER! We have scoured high and low for the best outer space science experiments including a DIY galaxy in a bottle (to learn about anti-gravity) and a balloon rocket STEM project. […]
Here at Science Sparks, we love anything space related, especially rockets! This baking soda rocket is one of our favourites, as it's super easy to set up and can be launched over and over again!
Fun counting activities to make learning enjoyable while building a strong numeracy foundation in your preschoolers.
FUN, hands-on constellation STEM activity learning about star patterns using pipe cleaners & free printable constellation flashcards!
Last year, I started a new Space Club program at four middle schools. Not wanting to reinvent the wheel, I searched the web for ideas and curriculum to implement. I soon became excited to find great resources like NASA and TeachEngineering , but I was
Personal space activities and teaching boundaries for kids are important (but tricky) topics to cover. These playful learning activities will help.
This atmosphere for kids science activity is easy and fun and full of playful learning. Let's learn about the 5 layers of the earth's atmosphere with a
16 Constellations Constellations were formed by looking at stars in the night sky and, Drawing, lines between them to make shapes and images. Having kids use these worksheets to trace famous const
Design and make a straw rocket and use this simple experiment to explore the trajectory of spaceships when they are launched from Earth.
Balloon hovercraft is simple to make in just 5-10 minutes! This cd hovercraft experiment is a fun kids STEM activity for all ages.
Fun crater experiment for kids to discover how craters form. Drop different sized marbles into a pan half filled with flour.
Channel your child’s enthusiasm for the night sky with these 30+ learning through play, constellation activities for kids. “Mommy, look – I see stars!” There’s something truly magical to kids about the night sky. Maybe it’s because they aren’t often out after dark. Or maybe it’s because the night sky…
Printable outer space word search puzzle for kids. There are 20 space-themed words to find and some elements to color. A fun activity for kids.
Learn about the constellations while building them with pipe cleaners! Kids will love this hands-on, STEM astronomy activity!
Space, galaxies, aliens, stars, the universe! Find all this and more in this diverse collection of free printable space activities for kids.
Explore the Space Science homeschool unit study from The Good and the Beautiful, and learn how to make a constellation at home!
Looking for fun kids astronomy activities for teaching? Check out these ideas about space and the solar system to make your lessons more fun!
This simple science experiment answers the question, "Why are there craters on the moon?" This also makes a great science fair project for children.
Like most preschool fascinations, I’m not entirely sure how it began. It might have been the Star Gazing Discovery Bottles I made last month, or the fact that they are in bed before they actually appear in the sky every night. Whatever the cause – studying stars has become the…
Looking for some fun ideas to teach kids about space? Check out his space unit for kids. Measure the distance between the planets with toilet paper!
This Magic Toothpick Star Experiment is such a fun experiment for the kids. It's a super simple way to have the kids create magic on their very own.
