Space activities let kids mix real science with pure imagination: draw rockets, astronauts and planets, learn a few facts about the solar system, then invent aliens who could live there. Drawing makes the facts memorable and gives every child a way to join in.
Space drawing activities
- Rocket ship. A tall rectangle or oval, a triangle nose cone, fins and flames.
- Astronaut. A round helmet, a puffy suit, a backpack.
- Planet with a face. Give each planet a personality.
- Alien family. Free lessons in the aliens hub.
- UFO. An oval with a dome, lights and a beam.
- Space station. Boxes, tubes and solar panels.
- Night sky. Stars and constellations on dark paper.
Science and imagination together
- Solar system mural. Each child draws one planet with three facts.
- Alien for a real planet. How would an alien survive on icy Neptune or hot Venus? Big feet, thick fur, a cooling fan? Draw and explain.
- Astronaut’s day. Draw a comic of what astronauts do in space.
- Moon phases. Draw the moon each night for a week.
More in art and science activities.
Silly space ideas
- An alien ordering pizza.
- A rocket that runs on cookies.
- A planet that’s afraid of the dark.
- An alien’s first day at Earth school.
Space stories
A four-panel comic about an alien who lands in your backyard. See make a comic with kids and story drawing prompts.
By age
- Ages 3 to 5: trace and color aliens and rockets.
- Ages 5 to 8: draw aliens and astronauts step by step.
- Ages 8 to 12: design aliens for real planets; draw cyborgs and space stations by grid.
Related
Space pairs well with robots. See robot activities for kids.
The book that helps
Silly Aliens and Alien Cyborgs are full of out-of-this-world characters to draw, and Trace Then Color: Cartoon Aliens is perfect for younger space fans.
How to Draw: Silly Aliens
How to Draw: Alien Cyborgs
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Questions
What are fun space activities for kids?
Drawing rockets and astronauts, a solar system mural, inventing aliens for real planets and space comics.
How do I teach kids about planets through art?
Have each child draw a planet with a few facts, or design an alien that could survive there.
What age are space drawing activities for?
All ages: tracing for preschoolers, step-by-step for 5 and up, and design challenges for older kids.