17 Fun Space Crafts and Activities for Preschoolers

[{"selector":"#anim-359eabbb-b0e7-4170-b187-2989d24233a2","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-dd990e18-042e-48e1-8867-c31379758285","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0px, -147.75131%, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] Kids love to learn about the stars, astronauts, and planets- so help them get excited about the world we live in with these fun space crafts and activities that are perfect for preschoolers! Learn more

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Marbled Planets

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Galaxy Dough

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Tissue Paper Planets

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Glittery Galaxies

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Rocket Space Collage

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Swipe Up to Learn More!

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