Theme: Outer Space

3.2.1 Blast Off!

Materials List: – Sitting scooters – Wall or fence Preschool Learning Objectives: 1. Develop gross motor skills through pushing off the wall or fence like a rocket. 2. Enhance coordination and balance. 3. Learn about force and propulsion through the concept of blasting off like a rocket. Preschool Teacher Instructions: 1. Set up the sitting […]

Align the Planets

Materials List: – Styrofoam block – Golf tees – Small plastic planets or foam balls representing the planets in our solar system – Marker or labels for each planet – Optional: Solar system poster for reference Preschool Learning Objectives: 1. Develop hand-eye coordination by placing planets on golf tees. 2. Improve fine motor skills through […]

An Out of this World Story

Materials List: – Props or pictures related to outer space (e.g. stars, planets, rockets) – Paper – Markers or crayons Preschool Learning Objectives: – Practice identifying and using rhyming words – Strengthen language and literacy skills – Encourage creativity and imagination Preschool Teacher Instructions: 1. Begin by reviewing the rhyming words that the children came […]

Astronaut and spaceship shapes matching game

Materials: Scissors, File folder Assembly Directions: Print Laminate (optional) Attach mats inside a folder (optional) Cut out each astronaut Directions for play: Students place the astronaut on the matching shaped spaceship on the mat. Learning Objectives: Identifies 2 and 3 dimensional shapes, matching objects Materials: Scissors, File folder Assembly Directions: Print Laminate (optional) Attach mats […]

Astronaut Dress Up

Materials List: – Assorted space-themed dress up clothes (astronaut suits, space helmets, gloves, boots, etc.) – Mirrors for children to see themselves in their outfits – Flashlights for pretend space exploration – Moon rocks (foam or paper mache) for children to collect – Space shuttle play tent or cardboard box decorated to look like a […]

Astronomer Pretend Play

Materials List: – Books about planets and stars – Photos of planets and stars – Toy telescopes – Clipboards – Writing utensils Preschool Learning Objectives: 1. To introduce students to the concept of astronomy and space exploration 2. To encourage curiosity and engagement in learning about planets and stars 3. To promote fine motor skills […]

​Blast off color matching activity

Materials: Scissors Assembly Directions: Print Laminate (optional) Cut out cards and pieces Directions for play: Students place the spaceship on the matching-colored planet mat.  Learning Objectives: Color identification and matching Materials: Scissors Assembly Directions: Print Laminate (optional) Cut out cards and pieces Directions for play: Students place the spaceship on the matching-colored planet mat.  Learning Objectives: Color […]

Blast off counting mats 1-20

Materials: Scissors, Counters Assembly Directions Print Laminate (optional) Cut out number cards Directions for play: Place the correct amount of counters on each mat. Learning Objectives: Number recognition, counting with one-to-one correspondence, number word identification, understands numbers can be represented in a variety of ways. Materials: Scissors, Counters Assembly Directions Print Laminate (optional) Cut out […]

Book Report & Discussion Questions-Free If You Decide to go to the Moon Book Companion & Straw Rocket Craft

Materials and Directions can are included in the product.

Book Report Worksheet & Discussion Questions-Faces of the Moon

Materials List: – Book: Faces of the Moon (not included) – Book report worksheet (printed copies for each student or a large class copy) – Crayons or markers – Pencils – Chart paper (optional for group discussion) Preschool Learning Objectives: – Develop language skills through discussion and expression of thoughts – Enhance critical thinking by […]

Build a Cardboard Box Space Ship

Materials List: – Cardboard boxes (variety of sizes) – Scissors – Markers – Colored construction paper – Aluminum foil – Glue – Tape – Stickers – Any other craft supplies (such as pipe cleaners, pom poms, etc.) Preschool Learning Objectives: – Develop fine motor skills through cutting, folding, and gluing. – Enhance creativity and imagination […]

Build a Rocket

Materials List: – Building blocks (including magnet blocks, if available) Preschool Learning Objectives: – Develop fine motor skills through building and stacking blocks – Enhance creativity and imagination by creating different space rockets – Enhance spatial awareness by building 3D structures – Encourage social skills through collaboration and sharing with peers Preschool Teacher Instructions: 1. […]