If you’re planning a space theme week at home or in the classroom, this printable pack is designed to make it simple, flexible, and genuinely exciting. Whether you’re working on a full outer space theme for school, putting together a kids space theme at home, or just looking for fresh activities for space theme learning, these pages give you structure without making it overwhelming.
We created this Outer Space Week set to work for mixed ages, because let’s be honest, space themed learning tends to pull everyone in. Some kids want hands-on experiments. Others want to design rockets. Some want to debate aliens. So instead of one rigid plan, we made two activity grids plus planning pages you can adapt to your own space themes.
You absolutely do not need to complete every activity in the week. These grids are there to inspire and guide you. Pick what works. Mix and match between the two versions. Stretch it across two or more weeks if you want.
Use it alongside your own ideas as part of a bigger planet theme unit if preferred. Combining with a trip to a planetarium or space museum near you is also a great idea!
What’s Included in the Outer Space Week Pack
This printable pack is completely free.
Inside you’ll receive:
- Two full weekly activity grids (younger and older versions)
- A weekly notes page for each day
- An activity checklist
- A supply checklist
- A goals planning page
- A dedicated notes page for activities
In future, we’ll be sharing these grids across a bunch of different themes as well, so if you love this format, keep an eye out for more themed weeks coming soon.
Below is the full content of both activity grids written out in text format, so you can see everything clearly before you download.
Outer Space Week Activities for Younger Kids
This version is perfect for preschool and early elementary. It focuses on sensory play, fine motor skills, gross motor movement, early literacy, simple math, science exploration, and craft.
Sensory Space Activities
Monday
- Galaxy Sensory Bin – Bin with colored rice or pasta and space toys.
- Space Gelatin Dig – Toy aliens or rockets hidden in blue gelatin (or your color of choice)
Tuesday
- Moon Rock Bin – Bin with painted rocks and scoops.
- Moon Sand Play – Play with homemade moon sand and space toys. (or find shop bought here)
Wednesday
- Space Slime – Dark blue or purple slime with glitter and small stars.
- Astronaut Food Taste Test – Try freeze-dried fruit or a new food. You can even get astronaut food ice cream sandwiches!
Thursday
- “Planet” Water Beads – Water beads in space colors with toy planets.
- Bubble Wrap “Stars” – Pop bubble wrap.
Friday
- Star Light Bin – Dark filler with oatmeal, beans, and small battery lights.
- Fluffy Cloud Play – Cotton balls as clouds or nebula.
Fine Motor Space Activities
Monday
- Star Lacing – Lace yarn through holes on a paper star, or use our lacing planets printable
- Astronaut Pegs – Clip clothespins onto astronaut cutouts.
Tuesday
- Moon Rock Transfer – Use tongs to move “moon rocks.”
- Star Dot Painting – Use Q-tips for star dot art.
Wednesday
- Planet Playdough – Roll playdough into planet shapes.
- Rocket Rescue – Unwrap toy rockets from foil.
Thursday
- Sticker Constellations – Make patterns with star stickers.
- Galaxy Tear Art – Tear paper for a galaxy background.
Friday
- Pipe Cleaner Aliens – Bend pipe cleaners into aliens.
- Mini Rocket Build – Connect blocks or LEGO to make a rocket.
Gross Motor Space Activities for Kids
Monday
- Rocket Launch – Jump high like a rocket.
- Astronaut Float – Move slowly around the room.
Tuesday
- Planet Jump – Jump to different planet cutouts.
- Meteor Shower – Jump and shake like falling meteors.
Wednesday
- Comet Trail Run – Run in a wobbly line.
- Planet Roll – Roll a large ball across the room.
Thursday
- Moon Walk – Shuffle slowly like walking on the moon.
- Alien Stomp – Stomp like an alien.
Friday
- Space Debris Clean Up – Toss soft balls into a bin.
- Rocket Obstacle Course – Crawl and jump through obstacles.
Literacy Space Activities for Young Kids
Monday
- Rocket Sound Play – Make rocket sounds.
- “S” for Space Hunt – Find the letter S in books.
Tuesday
- Name the Planet – Point and name planets.
- “Space” Word Spot – Find the word “space.”
Wednesday
- Space Story Time – Read simple space books.
- Alien Puppet Play – Use simple alien puppets.
Thursday
- “Star” Word Build – Spell S-T-A-R.
- Rhyming Stars – Say words that rhyme with “star.”
Friday
- “S” Tracing – Trace the letter S.
- Simple Sentence Build – Match pictures to form a sentence.
Math Space Activities for Kids
Monday
- Star Count – Count star stickers.
- Moon Rock Count – Count painted pebbles.
Tuesday
- Planet Sort – Sort planets by color or size.
- Planet Size Order – Line up planets from smallest to biggest.
Wednesday
- Rocket Shape Match – Match shapes to outlines.
- Star Jar Count – Count stars in a jar.
Thursday
- Rocket Number Match – Match numbers to rockets.
- Star Pattern – Create simple patterns.
Friday
- Moon Phase Match – Match moon phase pictures.
- Comet Tail Count – Count pom-poms.
Space Science Activities for Kids
Monday
- Fizzing Planets – Baking soda and vinegar planets.
- Floating Astronauts – Test what floats in water.
Tuesday
- Moon Rock Exploration – Observe different rocks.
- Static Electricity Stars – Use balloons to pick up paper stars.
Wednesday
- Rocket Launch – Small balloon or bottle rockets.
- Gravity Drop – Drop different items and observe.
Thursday
- Constellation Spotting – Find constellations.
- Moon Dust Play – Flour moon dust.
Friday
- Sun vs. Moon – Discuss day and night.
- Shadow Puppets – Make space themed shadows.
Craft & Food Space Ideas for Kids
Monday
- Star Cookie Decorating
- Paper Plate Planet
Tuesday
- Edible Constellations
- Rocket Craft
Wednesday
- Alien Snack
- Astronaut Helmet Craft
Thursday
- Star Fruit Skewers
- Galaxy Painting
Friday
- Rocket Toast
- Solar System Mobile
Outer Space Week Activities for Older Kids
This version is designed for upper elementary and middle school learners. It focuses on STEM, research, creative writing, math and data, coding, debate, and art.
STEM Space Activities for Kids
Monday
- Build a Straw Rocket – Test distance and adjust for better results.
Tuesday
- Moon Base Design – Plan and sketch a sustainable moon habitat.
Wednesday
- Space Rover Challenge – Design a rover for rough terrain.
Thursday
- Bottle Rocket Experiment – Launch and measure height.
Friday
- Egg Drop Challenge – Create a landing system for an “astronaut.”
Space Research Topics for Kids
Monday
- Women in Space Research – Research and present.
Tuesday
- Space Race History – Compare US and Soviet programs.
Wednesday
- Future of Space Travel – Predict space travel in 50 years.
Thursday
- Asteroid Defense Plan – Create a protection strategy.
Friday
- Private Space Companies – Research modern exploration.
Space Theme Creative Writing for Kids
Monday
- Mission Log – Day 3 on Mars.
Tuesday
- Alien Planet Story
Wednesday
- Create a Space Comic (you could use our blank comic templates)
Thursday
- News Report from Space
Friday
- Design a Space Movie Poster
Math & Data Space Activities for Kids
Monday
- Scale the Solar System
Tuesday
- Rocket Speed Calculations
Wednesday
- Graph Moon Phases
Thursday
- Space Budget Challenge
Friday
- Decode NASA Data
Tech & Coding Space Challenges for Kids
Monday
- Code a Rocket Animation
Tuesday
- Build a Mars Rover in LEGO Robotics
Wednesday
- Virtual Space Tour – Check out the ones on the NASA website.
Thursday
- Satellite Tracking – NASA also has resources for this.
Friday
- Design a Space App
Space Debate Topics for Kids
Monday
- Should Humans Colonize Mars?
Tuesday
- Is Space Exploration Worth the Cost?
Wednesday
- Should We Mine Asteroids?
Thursday
- Who Owns Space?
Friday
- Should We Contact Aliens?
Art Activities for a Space Theme
Monday
- Galaxy Acrylic Painting
Tuesday
Wednesday
- Perspective Rocket Drawing
Thursday
- Sci-Fi Concept Art
Friday
- Digital Space Art
Planning Pages Explained
These are the planning pages included in the pack, if you would like to use.
Weekly Notes Pages
There’s a weekly note page for each day of the week with space for morning, lunch, and afternoon planning. These are ideal if you’re using this as a space theme for school or homeschool structure. You can map out which activities you’re actually doing and make quick notes on adjustments.
Activity Checklist
Use this to track which activities you’ve prepped and completed. It’s especially helpful if you’re pulling ideas from both grids and mixing younger and older activities together.
Supply Checklist
This page keeps your space theme ideas organized. List what you need for each day so you’re not scrambling for paint or baking soda at the last minute.
Goals Page
The goals page helps you think about what you want your kids to learn from the week. Maybe you’re focusing on science understanding, creative writing, teamwork, or presentation skills. Having it written down keeps your outer space theme intentional.
Notes Page
The notes page gives space to reflect on what worked, what didn’t, and which activities got the best results. It’s also useful for jotting down ideas for your next planet theme or future space themes.
How to Use This Space Theme Pack
This printable works really well whether you’re doing a full outer space theme week, researching activities for a kids space theme birthday and adding structured activities to a space themed party setup, or just getting ideas for upcoming ways to make this topic fun at home or in the classroom.
You could even tie in some space theme decoration, a space theme outfit day, or coordinate it with a space theme cake celebration.
Remember, this is a guide. You don’t need to complete every single activity. You don’t need to stick strictly to the age level. You can absolutely mix a younger craft with an older debate. The goal is to learn, explore, and enjoy the themes of space in a way that works for your family, class or group.
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Terms of use: Our Outer Space Week Printable Pack is free for personal use, classroom use, community use.
More Space Activities for Kids
If you’re building out a bigger space theme or planet theme unit, be sure to check out our other outer space themed crafts, science experiments, and learning activities for space theme fun.
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- 15 Out of This World Gift Ideas for Kids Who Love Space
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If this space themed pack helps you plan your week, please share this blog post with other parents and teachers who love creative space themes. The more we share, the more ideas we can all swap and build on together.
