Space Scene Art Project For Kids Free Pdf Template

This fun project includes a free, ready-to-use template featuring the sun, moon, Earth, stars, astronauts, and a rocket. It is perfect for a space unit study or an enjoyable, quiet afternoon activity. Tip: Make this activity interactive by adding magnets so kids can slide the rocket and astronaut across their scene, bringing their space adventure to life.

Tools & Materials

Printer Template (download at the end of the article; you don’t need to subscribe!) Glue Scissors White paint Fine tip brush or Q-tips® White cardstock Black cardstock (12×12″ or two letter-sized pages). Magnets (optional) Tape (optional) Colors (optional)

Step 1 – Print & Cut Template

Like all my crafts, you can choose to make them simple or complex. Print the colored template to save time, or print the coloring page for a longer activity. I printed the colored version! Tip: For very small children, you may need to help cut some parts of the rocket and some of the stars.

Step 2 – Assemble Rocket Rocket

The rocket has a little picture at the end to show how it should be glued. Some things should be glued first than others so everything comes together the right way. And just like that, the rocket is completed!

Step 3 – Assemble Space Scene

Grab your black cardstock.

I used a 12×12″ black cardstock sheet, but you can also use two letter-sized sheets of black cardstock and tape them together on the longer edge. Just like that, you have an interactive space scene art project your kids can play with for hours! Do you want different rockets? Like the ones in the picture below? Grab the template and instructions in this “Build a Paper Rocket Craft for Kids!”

Download Template!

As I mentioned, here’s the free build-a-rocket template for your craft! Click the image to open the PDF in a new window or the yellow button to trigger a download on your phone or computer. Oh! Just so you know, I also have a library full of free SVG files and Printables for all my subscribers, a.k.a. Daydreamers. You can see a preview right here or get access by filling out this form.