Are your kids super interested in outer space right now? If so, they’re going to love creating this rocket paper plate craft!

It’s just one of our easy rocket activities for kids that’s so fun to make.

This rocketship craft is also really easy to make! Just grab your stack of paper plates, your craft supplies, and our free printable template, and you’ll be ready to go!

Read the directions below or watch our quick video tutorial below to see exactly how to make this fun craft.

Paper Plate Rocketship

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Supplies

• Paper Plate
• Paint
• Paintbrush
• Pencil
• Scissors
• Glue
• Colored cardstock or construction paper
• 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.

Paint the paper plate in 1-2 thin coats of paint of your choice. Let it dry completely before moving on.

Place the rocket base template in the middle of the paper plate, trace, and cut it out.

Begin to assemble the ship by gluing the tip to the top of the rocket. Trim off the excess paper with scissors.

Create the windows by gluing the window frames to the rocket. Next, glue the windows to the window frames.

Make the rocket’s engines by gluing the flame to the back and bottom of the engine (using the straight edged side).

Take the completed engines and glue them to the back and bottom of the rocket base.

Attach the fins on either side of the bottom of the rocket by gluing them to the back of the rocket base.

That’s it! Now your child has a fun spaceship they can proudly display!

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.

Want more space themed crafts? Try out some of our favorites below:

• Earth Day Paper Plate Craft – If your kiddos love paper plate crafts, they’ll like making this simple Earth craft.
• Paper Plate Sun Craft – This sun is super cute and super simple to make!
• Rocket Craft For Kids – Want to try another rocket craft? Make this fun rocket craft for kids.
• Pastel Chalk Galaxy Art – This art project fits perfectly with the space theme and is great for young children.

For some educational space activities, try out these space pattern block mats or these space do a dot printables!

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

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