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

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.

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Fun Space Activities

Rocket Template For Dad