Fun Solar System Craft Printable For Kids
An interactive Solar System Craft Printable with Writing Prompts. Perfect for Space Units and Bulletin Board Displays.
I’m a little bit proud of this solar system craft with a MOVING ROCKET🚀. As soon as my son saw me move the rocket on the sample, he got all excited and asked if he could make one too, which never happens!
I forget sometimes how simple it can be to make things more interactive and engaging for kids. So, thank you ‘split pin’, for making the rocket fly, and for being the reason my son actually wanted to join in.
Solar System Craft With Writing Prompts
If you are looking for a fun craft to complement a space unit, or want to create a solar system themed bulletin board with a difference, then this printable might be just what you need.
What’s Included:
- Planets, Sun & Moon Templates
- Step By Step, photo instructions
- Writing Prompts
- Differentiated Line Styles
- Adapted, Yellow Highlighted Base Line Versions
With this printable craft, students will select either their favorite planet, sun, or moon and design a moving rocket and star using a split pin mechanism.
They can then complete imaginative writing prompts such as “My trip to mars…” and “My trip to the moon…“
Once finished, these can be displayed and will make a fun and interactive space themed bulletin board.
Differentiated and Adapted Planet Writing Prompts
This resource is designed to support a range of learners with differentiated writing pages and adapted highlighted lines versions included.
See If This Craft Is Right For Your Learners
One thing that’s really important to me is being able to see exactly what an activity involves before trying it with a group of kids. There’s nothing worse than planning a craft activity only to discover it’s not quite what you expected or just isn’t suitable for your learners (speaking from experience here!).
So, I’ve included step-by-step photo instructions below so you can see exactly how the craft comes together and decide if it’s a good fit for your classroom, homeschool, or group.
Solar System Craft Instructions
For this craft, you will need:
- Solar System Planet Templates: You can purchase them here: Tpt Store
- Split Pin
- Coloring Pens
- Glue
- Scissors
If you would like to turn this craft into a bulletin board display with the written prompts, you will also need:
- Backing Card
- Glue dots/Double Sided Tape ( If you want to mount the planet onto card)
Choose your favorite planet or the sun/moon and print the template.
Use coloring pencils or pens to decorate the pieces.
Cut out all the pieces
Glue the rocket and star to each end of the long strip.
Carefully push a split pin through the centre of the planet.
Place the strip behind the planet and secure it with the split pin.
Add glue dots or double sided tape to both sides of the planet.
Turn it over
Stick in onto your backing card with the written prompt.
Ready to create your own interactive solar system bulletin board?
You can grab the full printable resource here on TeachersPayTeachers.
