One of our favorite craft types to make for kids are headband crafts! They’re not only fun for children to create, but they also love wearing them when they’re done.
If your child is learning about outer space or having a space-themed birthday party, this rocket ship headband craft is a great option!
Download the free printable template to make it from paper or print it out in black and white to have the kids color them in.
This activity is perfect for preschool, kindergarten, and elementary-aged children.
Also, be sure to check out all of our fun rocket activities for kids!
How To Make A Rocket Headband
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Supplies
- Colored cardstock or construction paper
- Scissors
- Tape
- Glue
- Markers or crayons (if using color in version)
- Rocket ship template (enter your email in the form at the end of this post to have the link sent to you)
Directions
Download the rocket ship template, print, and cut out the pieces you need.
Create the rocket by gluing the tip to the top of the rocket base. Trim off any excess paper that hangs off the rocketship.
Make the window by gluing the window piece to the window frame. Take the completed window and glue it to the middle of the rocketship.
Create the flames by gluing the yellow inner flame to outer red flame. Glue the completed flame to the bottom and back of the ship.
Next, glue the fins on either side of the bottom and back of the ship base.
Finish off the ship by gluing the middle fin to the bottom of the ship.
Take the completed rocketship and glue it to the headband base. Use tape to attach a headband extender to both sides of the headband base.
That’s it! Now let your child wear this fun space headband!
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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Fun Space Activities
Rocket Ship Headband Craft
This rocket ship headband craft is a fun space themed activity for kids!
Materials
- Colored cardstock or construction paper
- Scissors
- Tape
- Glue
- Markers or crayons (if using color in version)
- Rocket ship template
Instructions
- Download the rocket ship template, print, and cut out the pieces you need.
- Create the rocket by gluing the tip to the top of the rocket base. Trim off any excess paper that hangs off the rocketship.
- Make the window by gluing the window piece to the window frame. Take the completed window and glue it to the middle of the rocketship.
- Create the flames by gluing the yellow inner flame to outer red flame. Glue the completed flame to the bottom and back of the ship.
- Next, glue the fins on either side of the bottom and back of the ship base.
- Finish off the ship by gluing the middle fin to the bottom of the ship.
- Take the completed rocketship and glue it to the headband base. Use tape to attach a headband extender to both sides of the headband base.
Free Rocket Headband Template
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.
dylan
Thursday 4th of May 2023
The only form at the end of the post is this comment form? There doesn't seem to be another form to get the template
Sam
Friday 5th of May 2023
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, some readers say they're not able to see it on Chrome, but they can on other browsers. You may be able to try that as well ◡̈ Please let me know if you have any questions!
Here's where it is in relation to the comments section:
virginia
Monday 17th of April 2023
muy buen material, me gusto para trabajarlo con mis niños de 6 años
Sam
Tuesday 18th of April 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 🙂
Katy
Tuesday 31st of January 2023
Please send me this template. Thanks!
Sam
Wednesday 1st of February 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 🙂