🚀 Out of This World Space Activities for Kids
Kids are naturally fascinated by rockets, planets, and the mysteries of space. What’s not to love? But finding activities that are fun AND target important developmental skills can be tricky.
That’s why we created the Space Activity Bundle — 8 hands-on activities designed by a pediatric occupational therapist to combine play with skill-building. Whether you’re a preschool teacher planning a space unit, a homeschool parent wanting ready-to-go themed play, a therapist looking for creative OT activities, or simply a parent who wants engaging brain-building play, this bundle was made for you.
What’s Included in the Space Activity Bundle
🚀 Astronaut Training
Kids move like astronauts in this gross motor challenge. This activity targets strength, body awareness, reflex speed, agility, and coordination — making it great for classroom brain breaks, therapy sessions, or active play at home. Get the Astronaut Training activity here.
🛰 Command Center Brain Building Game
In this bilateral coordination and visual processing challenge, kids follow commands to “run the space station.” This game strengthens executive function skills like working memory, sequencing, and flexible thinking while keeping kids engaged in imaginative play. Grab the Command Center Game on it’s own here!
✨ Constellation Flashlight Activity
Children create constellations and shine a flashlight through to project them on a wall or ceiling. This activity builds visual scanning, sustained attention, and fine motor skills — while sparking curiosity about the stars.
🔭 Space Hunt
Kids search for space-themed items in a fun scavenger hunt challenge. This activity boosts attention, vocabulary, and visual discrimination — perfect for small group learning, independent work, or a quiet activity at home.
👽 Alien Invasion Seek & Find
In this seek-and-find game, kids work on visual perception and discrimination skills as they spot tricky details. It’s an engaging way to practice focus and attention while having fun with an out-of-this-world theme. Want just the Seek & Find? Get it here.
🌌 Solar System Memory Game
Kids flip over cards to find and match planets in the solar system. This classic-style game strengthens memory, organization, and sequencing skills while introducing early science concepts in a fun, hands-on way.
🎲 Space Board Game
This playful board game encourages turn-taking, counting, social skills, and emotional regulation. Great for classrooms, therapy groups, or family game night with a space twist.
🪐 Straw Rocket Printout (STEM Challenge)
Kids build their own straw rockets, then launch them across the room. This STEM-inspired activity develops fine motor coordination, visual-motor integration, and scientific thinking — while fueling creativity and excitement.
🧠 Why Our Space Activities Are More Than Just Fun
These aren’t just cute activities — they’re designed to support child development in meaningful ways:
Build fine motor and gross motor skills for everyday independence.
Strengthen sensory processing systems (vestibular + proprioceptive input).
Support executive function — attention, sequencing, and memory.
Encourage STEM thinking, creativity, and problem solving.
Whether you’re a parent, teacher, homeschooler, or OT, you’ll have confidence knowing every activity supports real growth.
✨ Make Your Space Unit Out of This World
The Space Activity Bundle makes planning easy:
8 activities with clear instructions
Beautifully designed printables
OT-designed skill-building built right in
Whether you’re prepping a homeschool space unit, planning classroom centers, supporting goals in therapy, or looking for a weekend project at home, this bundle will keep kids engaged, moving, and learning.
🧠 Want Even More Brain-Boosting Play?
Want hands-on activities delivered right to your door? Our monthly Little Brain Box is packed with OT-designed play and learning tools to help your child grow through fun, screen-free activities.
Kelsi Knife, OTR
Pediatric Occupational Therapist & Co-Founder of Building Little Brains. With a passion for child brain development and a firm belief in the power of play, I help parents turn everyday moments into fun, brain-building opportunities.
