Have a little one at home who’s working on shape identification? If so, this rocket made with shapes craft is perfect!

This rocket activity for kids is great for the youngest of crafters because it’s made from basic shapes like rectangles, triangles, and circles.

Kids will be able to sort the shapes, talk about colors, and most importantly, have fun!

Download the free printable template and make this craft with older toddlers, preschoolers, and pre k children.

Watch our quick video tutorial to see exactly how we made this space craft.

Rocket Ship Out Of Shapes

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Supplies

• Colored cardstock or construction paper
• Scissors
• Glue
• Paint (in white, blue, and purple)
• Paintbrush
• 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 a piece of black, dark blue, or dark purple paper and paint it to look like space. We dipped a small paintbrush in water, then dipped it in paint and tapped the paintbrush to achieve this look. Let the paper dry while you create the rocket.

Glue the rocket decoration piece to the bottom of the main rocket piece.

Place the window frame in the middle of the rocket and glue it in place. Next, take the window and glue it in the middle of the frame.

Place the side fins at the bottom of the rocket body and glue them to the back of it.

Glue the middle fin in the middle, bottom of the rocket base.

Create the flame by gluing the three orange triangle flames together. Once assembled, glue them to the bottom and back of the rocket.

Take the rocket you have created so far and glue it to the dried black paper you painted earlier.

Finish the rocket by gluing the tip to the top of the rocket base.

That’s it! Isn’t this a fun space craft for kids?! We love that it’s created only from simple shapes too!

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 activities try out some of our favorites!

• Space Do A Dot Printables – These worksheets are not only fun for kids to do, but they’ll help with fine motor skills, number identification, and counting!
• Space Pattern Block Mats – Learn even more shapes with these printable pattern block mats. These are a great independent STEM activity.
• Space Name Craft – Have kids work on spelling their name with this easy and fun craft.

If your child enjoys sensory play, try this space play dough kit or this outer space sensory bin.

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Rocket Shape Craft Template