Father’s Day is coming up soon…Are you ready?!
If you want a quick, easy, and cute Father’s Day craft to do with the kids, this rocket Father’s Day card is perfect!
Download the free printable template and make it from paper or print the rocket out on white paper for the kids to color in.
This rocket activity for kids is great to make with preschoolers, kindergarten, and early elementary children.
Check out our quick video tutorial below to see how we made it and get ready to help Dad feel special!
Easy Father’s Day Craft
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Supplies
- Colored cardstock or construction paper
- Scissors
- Glue
- Markers or crayons (for color in version)
- Star stickers or gel markers
- Rocket template (enter your email in the form at the end of this post to have the link sent to you)
Directions
Download the rocket template, print, and cut out the pieces you need.
Take the fins and glue one on each side of the bottom of the rocket.
Glue the engine to the bottom and back of the rocket.
Glue the window frame in the middle of the words. Next, glue the window in the middle of the frame.
Take the inner flame and glue it to the outer flame, then glue this to the backside of the engine.
Glue the tip of the rocket to the top of the base. Use the scissors to trim off any excess.
Next, glue the rocket to the black piece of paper.
Decorate the paper to look like space. We used gel markers on one and shiny star stickers on the other.
That’s it! Hide it from Dad until the big day; he’s bound to love it!
Space Unit For Kids
Want to create a themed unit around this craft? We’ve got lots of ideas to get you started.
First, start off with books! They’re great for reading comprehension and vocabulary. Below are some of the most popular space books for kids.
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.
For more space themed activities, try out some of our favorites below:
- Rocket Craft For Kids – If you want a non-holiday version of this craft, check out this fun project that combines art and crafting!
- Space Do A Dot Printables – We make lots of do a dot printables because kids love them! Work on numbers, counting, and fine motor skills with this set.
- Space Pattern Block Mats – These are a fun STEM activity that kids can do all on their own.
- Space Pom Pom Challenge – These printables are a fun idea that helps kids with fine motor skills and focus.
If your child enjoys sensory play, try this space play dough kit or this outer space sensory bin.
Share With Us
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Fun Space Activities
Materials
- Colored cardstock or construction paper
- Scissors
- Glue
- Markers or crayons for color in version
- Star stickers or gel markers
- Rocket template
Instructions
- Download the rocket template, print, and cut out the pieces you need.
- Take the fins and glue one on each side of the bottom of the rocket.
- Glue the engine to the bottom and back of the rocket.
- Glue the window frame in the middle of the words. Next, glue the window in the middle of the frame.
- Take the inner flame and glue it to the outer flame, then glue this to the backside of the engine.
- Glue the tip of the rocket to the top of the base. Use the scissors to trim off any excess.
- Next, glue the rocket to the black piece of paper.
- Decorate the paper to look like space. We used gel markers on one and shiny star stickers on the other.
Rocket Template For Dad
Sam is the crafter and founder of Simple Everyday Mom. She has been featured in Oprah Mag, Good Housekeeping, The Spruce Crafts, Country Living, The Bump and more. Read more.
Bertha Martinez
Thursday 15th of June 2023
A great gift for father day
Sam
Friday 16th of June 2023
So glad you think so!
Jane Evans
Monday 12th of June 2023
How do I get the template please
Sam
Tuesday 13th of June 2023
All you need to do is enter your email in the form at the end of this post to have the link sent to you. Once you've been confirmed as an email subscriber (by clicking the link in the first email), you simply enter your email in any of the forms and it'll automatically redirect you to the download page.
Zoe
Friday 9th of June 2023
Hello! I can't find the form to subscribe and get this template please help!
Sam
Saturday 10th of June 2023
It's above the comments section, under the heading titled “Rocket Template For Dad". If you're not able to see it, it most likely means you have a firewall or adblocker blocking it from appearing. If you can allow the page or try from a personal device, you should be able to see it. Also, you can open it in an incognito window to see it as well.
Jacqueline Sierra
Monday 5th of June 2023
I would like the template please!(:
Sam
Wednesday 7th of June 2023
Of course! All you need to do is enter your email in the form at the end of this post to have the link sent to you. Once you've been confirmed as an email subscriber (by clicking the link in the first email), you simply enter your email in any of the forms and it'll automatically redirect you to the download page.
Stephanie
Monday 29th of August 2022
Template please & thanks :)
Sam
Friday 2nd of September 2022
Of course! All you need to do is enter your email in the form at the end of the post and the link will be sent to you ?