Is your classroom filled with space explorers? Try this Planet Match Activity, which is some fun and easy STEM for preschoolers. This activity comes with a free printable which you can use to create a small solar system at your science center.
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More Outer Space Play Ideas for Kids
Here are some more space themed play activities for toddlers and preschoolers. Learn all about the solar system with these fun ideas.
- Space Silhouette Art for Kids
- Bottle Rocket Craft for Kids
- Space I spy – Free Printable
- Space Sensory Bin
- Space Lacing Cards – Free Printable
- Space Cutting Strips – Free Printable
- Outer Space Yoga Poses
- Alien Planet Sensory Painting
- …
For more ideas, check out these 20 Space Activities for Kids
Materials Needed
- The free Space Printable found below.
- A laminating machine and laminating sheets
- Pebbles
- Mod Podge
- A paintbrush
How to Make and Play the Planet Match Activity
Step 1: Download and print the free printable for kids at the end of the instructions.
2. Cut out each of the planets, moon and sun and glue them onto the pebbles.
3. Laminate the solar system sheet, which has the planets in order. Then cut the sheet in half and use sticky tape to make a single long line of planets.
How to Play
Playing is so easy. All the kids need to do is take the pebbles out of the container and place them on top of the same planet on the printable. Easy right?
While the kids are doing this activity, it’s a great time to talk about the different planets. How they look, what they’re made of and also how far they are from the sun.
Are you going to try this Planet Match Activity with your kids?
Don’t forget to pin the idea for later
