Space Activities for Kids
Astronomy – the study of outer space – has been the object of curiosity, fascination and endless study since ages. Get your child acquainted with the wonders of the universe – try these space science activities for kids.
How Distant is that Star?
How are Craters Made?
Make your own Binoculars
Astronaut Lunch
The Classroom Astronaut
Games with Stars
Space in a Jar
Why use Space Activities for Kids?
- Teaching kids astronomy might appear challenging at first sight. These hands-on space activities help stimulate your child’s interest and imagination in the subject.
- Here you will find a series of fun activities, brain bender quizzes, little-known facts and printable lesson plans – all revolving around the concept of outer space, exploration and astronomy.
- You can use these free printable science resources to get your child interested in learning about planets, stars, galaxies, the solar system and more.
- Space science activities are designed to encourage young minds to experiment and explore the world around them, testing new ideas to see if they work.
- They stimulate your child’s natural curiosity and instill a desire to keep learning and understanding new concepts and ideas.
- We have used simple, clear language and plenty of interesting pictures so that elementary school kids can easily relate to them.
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