It’s time for our space theme! I love exploring the topic of space with children. It really gets them asking lots of questions and I get to say “I don’t know, why don’t we look it up!” Then we all learn together. I feel like I could spend an entire month on this theme and the kids would still be into it!
NOTE: Some of the activity links go straight to a pin on Pinterest instead of a blog page. Read the description of the pin for the activity instructions. If you are new here, make sure to check out the Themed Curriculum page for more details about how to use this curriculum. Looking for a different theme? Check out all of our themes here.
As you go through this week’s activities make sure tag @kidslearningforlife to share the activities you do! Also, don’t forget to follow us on Facebook or Instagram!
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| Monday |
Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | |
| Floor Activity | Moon Dust Writing Tray | Space Pattern Blocks | Space Clip Cards | Moon Dust Writing Tray | Space Pattern Blocks |
| STEAM | Q-Tip Star Art | Balloon Rocket | Gravity Painting | Moon Crater Art | Sticker Constellations |
| Outside Play | Space Themed Gross Motor Dice | Gross Motor Moon Craters | Space Yoga | Space Themed Gross Motor Dice | Gross Motor Moon Craters |
| Circle Time | Space Vocabulary | How far are planets away from the sun? | Would You Like to Go to the Moon? | “I’m a Little Rocket” Song | Vocabulary Review |
| Recommended Books: Zoom! Zoom! Zoom! I’m Off to the Moon, Gravity, The Way Back Home, Happy Birthday Moon, If You Decide to go to the Moon
Music and Movement: YouTube Space Playlist |
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If one of the activities listed above does not work for you, try replacing it with a different activity from my Pinterest space theme board!
Materials List
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NOTE: These are the suggested materials based on directions from the activity links above. I always look for ways to do the activities with materials I already have on hand, and I encourage you to do the same!
Craft Supplies:
Colored Construction Paper
Markers
Washable Paint
Tape
Liquid Water Colors
Star Stickers
Chalk
Yarn (or String)
Around the House:
Salt
Toothpaste or Shaving Cream
Clothespins
Water Bottle Lid
Flour
Toilet Paper
Balloon
Straw
Toys/Other:
Differentiated Learning Dice
Wiffle Balls
Poster Board
Planet Balls (or just pictures of each planet)
Pattern Blocks
Pattern Block Printable
Gross Motor Dice Printable
Constellation 3-part Cards