Space Activities for Preschoolers | Early Learning Ideas

Are you looking for fun and engaging ideas for your space theme units and lesson plans? Maybe your kids are just wild about outer space. Here are all the out-of-this-world space activities for preschoolers from Early Learning Ideas. From dramatic play, playdough activities, science and STEM, fine motor activities, and crafts. These ideas will surely be a hit with your kids.

Space Playdough Activities

space themed playdough tray. White playdough, plastic astronauts, star erasers, bottle caps, space rocks and more in a divided tray is a great example of fun and easy space activities for preschoolers.

DIY Space Jetpack

Looking for space theme ideas for preschool? Make a DIY jetpack for kids. The image shows a jetpack make from 2 liter bottles and duct tape.

Rocket Activities

printable straw rockets. A red, yellow, and blue pritnable rocket attached to a straw with a black background. An example of space theme activities for preschool.

Space Theme Dramatic Play

make a space station dramatic play area. The picture show printables used to create a command central or control panel in a space station and a rocket made out of a huge cardboard box. Play-based space theme activities and ideas for preschool.

Space Themed Craft Activities

Printable Fine Motor Crafts for All Themes

printable fine motor crafts for kids in preschool, pre-k, and kindergarten.. An image of a flower, rainbow, dinosaur, and astronaut fine motor craft. Examples of printable craft activities for all themes including space theme activities for preschool

Space Activities for Preschoolers From The Store

Ready to get started on your study of the universe? Find these fun and engaging printable resources in the Early Learning Ideas store. From a pretend play space station to fine motor crafts and simple science sorting activities. Get ready to have a blast with your kids. These preschool space theme activities will interest any little space enthusiast.