Looking for at-home ideas to keep kids busy, happy, and learning? We've curated family-friendly themed activities around the theme of the solar system to help! Here is a sample schedule to help you brainstorm ideas that will work best for your family:
This week, find your family fun® with the SOLAR SYSTEM.
Sun Bagel
Supplies needed: bagel, cheese, fruit
1. Cut a piece of cheddar cheese to cover the bagel.
2. Surround the bagel with pieces of cantaloupe, oranges, pineapple, or other yellow/orange fruit.
Books
- Mae Among the Stars by Roda Ahmed
- Margaret and the Moon by Dean Robbins
- Nerdy Babies: Space by Emmy Kastner
- Roaring Rockets by Tony Mitton
- Sun! One in a Billion, Moon! Earth’s Best Friend, and Earth! My First 4.54 Billion Years by Stacy McAnulty
Marshmallow Constellations
Supplies needed: black paper, toothpicks, marshmallows, chalk
- Recreate your favorite constellations using marshmallows and toothpicks.
- Label your creation.
- Get creative! Make and name your own constellation.
Suncatchers
Supplies needed: wooden embroidery hoop, parchment paper, cookie sheet, clear Perler beads, glitter, hot glue
Get the step-by-step instructions here.
Galaxy Calming Jar
Supplies needed: empty container, tape, glitter glue, glitter stars, hot water
- Combine glue, glitter, glitter stars, and hot water. The more glue you add, the slower the glitter will flow. 1/4 glue + 3/4 water is a good proportion to start.
- Seal the container with heavy-duty tape.
Postcards
Download FREE printable postcards.
Print the designs on cardstock paper. Color and cut out your artwork. Address and stamp your postcards, and then send them to family and friends.
Movies & Shows
- Storybots Outer Space
- Spark: A Space Tail (Rated PG)
- Zathura: A Space Adventure (Rated PG)
- Space Buddies (Rated G)
- Capture the Flag (Rated PG)
- Home (Rated PG)
- Mars Needs Mom (Rated PG)
Plan an Adventure
Visit a museum, planetarium, space-themed play space, or historical site:
- Denver Museum of Nature & Science, Denver
- Colorado Mills Mall, Lakewood
- KidSpace, Westminster
- Space Discovery Center, Colorado Springs
- Wings Over the Rockies: Air & Space Museum, Denver
- Ralston Valley Park, Arvada
- Star Meadows Park, Erie
- Quail Crossing Park, Westminster
Prefer to adventure at home? Here are some virtual venues for space-related fun:
