Simple & Fun Rocket Craft For Kids [Free Template]
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Have a space-themed unit or birthday party in the works? This rocket craft for kids is a simple and fun activity they’re going to love! And it’s way more than your standard craft.
Read on below to see how to make this construction paper rocket craft with your kids or students. Also, be sure to check out all of our cool rocket activities for kids.
Rocket Craft For Kids
It involves painting, coloring, and cutting! Just think of all the great skills the kids are working on when they make this craft!
It’s a great art project for kindergarten or elementary-aged kids and works equally as well at home or at school.
Supplies
- Colored card stock
- White card stock
- White paint
- Gray crayon
- Paintbrush
- Glue stick
- Scissors
- Rocket craft template (click the “click here to get your freebies” image at the end of the post)
Directions
Start by downloading and printing the template. Once the template is printed, gather the materials for this fun activity. Get those scissors ready, and let’s help the kids bring this rocket to life!
First, guide your child to build a rocket ship by gluing together the small inner circle onto the larger outer circle. Next, glue these circles onto the middle part of the rocket.
Glue the cone shape tip onto the pointed end of the rocket.
Next, glue the small strip just below the tip of the rocket. Glue the bottom of the ship behind the middle piece.
Add the smaller rocket flame to the top of the larger flame cutouts and glue it behind the bottom of the rocket.
Now, help your child to cut a larger circle out of the white paper. Glue this circle at the top corner of a black piece of paper.
Trim any excess off of the black paper, then draw circles on the moon with a gray crayon. Make stars all over the black paper by dabbing the paintbrush in white paint. Let dry completely.
Finally, encourage your child to glue the rocket onto the black paper.
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Kids’ Books About Space
8 Little Planets is a fun space book for the youngest of kids. It has engaging rhyming words and cute illustrations!
On The Launchpad is a simple space-themed book for young children learning how to count! Read it nightly to help them learn!
My First Book of Planets is perfect for children who want to learn more about space.
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For children, crafting can be an especially fun and educational activity. Through fun craft projects, kids can learn important skills like patience, concentration, and attention to detail.
They can also express their creativity and explore their imagination. In addition, crafting can be a great way to bond with friends or family members. So next time you’re looking for an exciting activity to do with your kids, try one of these fun craft ideas:
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Earth Paper Craft – Learning about the planet Earth? This cute craft is simple to make and comes with a free template, making it ideal for preschool, kindergarten, and early elementary children.
Paper Plate Sun Craft – If you need an easy summer craft, then this sun is perfect. There are only a few steps and then your kiddo will have a cute, smiling sun! So grab the paper plates and other simple supplies and get ready for some fun summer craft time!
Rocket Ship Name Craft – What better way for kids to learn how to spell their name than by making a personalized rocket craft? This activity is perfect for space parties, or just as an afternoon activity. Plus, it’s a great craft for even the youngest children to join in as you explore the galaxy together!
3D Rocket Craft – Your kids will love making this 3D rocket craft! Perfect for young children, this activity encourages fine motor skills and creativity as they create their own rocket flying through the night sky. Gather some cardstock, scissors, and glue to get started on this out-of-this-world craft.
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Do your kids love outer space? Then they’ll love these free space color by number printables! These activity sheets are perfect for keeping little ones entertained and learning at the same time.
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Take your dot marker skills to another planet with these fun space do a dot printables. From planets and stars to space rockets and aliens, there’s something for everyone in this collection of activities that are perfect for kids. So grab your markers and get ready to explore the universe!
These space pattern block mats are perfect for keeping kids entertained. With a variety of different designs to choose from, they can be used time and time again to keep little ones occupied.
Kids of all ages will have a blast completing these spaceship dot to dot printables. They’ll work on their counting skills while creating cool images of spaceships and UFOs! Plus, these worksheets are great for improving hand-eye coordination and fine motor skills.
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Rocket Craft For Kids
Materials
- Colored card stock
- White card stock
- White paint
- Gray crayon
- Paint brush
- Glue stick
- Scissors
- Rocket template
Instructions
- Download the rocket template, print it, and cut out the pieces you need.
- Begin by building a rocket ship by gluing together the small inner circle onto the larger outer circle. Next, glue these circles onto the middle part of the rocket.
- Glue the cone shape tip onto the pointed end of the rocket.
- Next, glue the small strip just below the tip of the rocket. Glue the bottom of the ship behind the middle piece.
- Add the smaller rocket flame to the top of the larger flame cutouts and glue it behind the bottom of the rocket.
- Now, cut a larger circle out of the white paper. Glue this circle at the top corner of a black piece of paper.
- Trim any excess off of the black paper, then draw circles on the moon with a gray crayon. Make stars all over the black paper by dabbing the paintbrush in white paint. Let dry completely.
- Finish off by gluing the rocket onto the black paper.
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Cool
Thanks!
Hi hi, can I have the rocket template please
Of course! If you put your email in the form at the end of the post, the link will be emailed to you ?
Love this idea!
Thanks! Hope you guys have fun making it!
Love this craft!
Yay, so glad to here that Amber 🙂
I would like the template for the spaceship
Definitely! If you put your email in the form at the end of the post, the link will be emailed to you 🙂
Please email me the rocket craft template. Thank you so much!
If you enter your email in the form at the end of the post, the link will be emailed to you directly ?
Using this idea for a Fathers day card for my toddler classes.
Oh how fun; I love that idea!
Please send me the template for the rocket ship craft. We are doing a space themed summer reading program at the library and this looks fun for the kids!
Sounds fun! If you enter your email in the form at the end of the post, the link will be emailed to you directly 🙂
I like this craft. It coincides with my library’s them ” A Universe of Stories.
Oooh, perfect. So glad!
cool design!! thanks for sharing…
You’re very welcome!
Nice project idea
Thanks!
I would like to use this for my daughters kindergarten class.
Awesome! If you’d like the template, just enter your email in the form at the end of the post and the link will be emailed to you.
Excited to give this a try!
Yay! I hope you love it!
Can I have template please
Of course! Just enter your email in the form at the bottom of the post and the link will be emailed to you ?
Is there a template that you used for this project? If so, is it available for download on your site or another?
Hi! Yes, there is a template. If you enter your email in the form at the bottom of the post the link will be emailed directly to you.