Astronaut and Moon Sensory Activities
Get ready for some serious fun with these astronaut and moon sensory activities!
From moon dust sensory play to phases of the moon yoga, these inventive and fun outlets will get your kids engaged. This post contains affiliate links.
Want more sensory ideas? Be sure to check out our other fun sensory activities for kids!
Adorable Astronaut Books
Enjoy these Astronaut Books that are perfect once your kids are done playing!
Roaring Rockets (Amazing Machines)If You Decide To Go To The MoonOnce in a Full MoonYou Are the First Kid on Mars
Mousetronaut: Based on a (Partially) True StoryPete the Cat: Out of This WorldBusy People: AstronautGoodnight, Astronaut
Or enjoy these Space Books for Toddlers. It’s the perfect way to combine education, fun and cuddles during storytime.
Extra Astronauts & Moon Ideas!
First, don't miss these printable astronaut and moon ideas to do at home or for your classroom!
Space Theme Preschool Classroom Lesson Plans
Space STEM Bundle
Outer Space Yoga Cards for Kids
Astronomy Notebooking Pages
Notebooking pages for the Sun, Moon, Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune, and Pluto.
Astronauts and the Moon Sensory Activities
Combine these sensory activities with a children’s book about the moon and you add literacy into the learning too!
Phases of the Moon Yoga (+ Free Printable)
Go through these five poses that will take you through the phases of the moon.
They've added an extra “peace moon” as a chance to lay in Resting Pose to integrate your experience.
Take a few moments here to take a few deep breaths and send gratitude to mother nature.
Aluminum Foil Moon Sensory Craft
The bumpy foil texture is a great representation of the craters found on the moon, while the shiny appearance helps to demonstrate how the light from the sun reflects off the moon.
Footprints on the Moon Sensory Play for Preschool
Make your own footprints on the moon!
Moon Rock Letters
In this fun letter sensory bin activity, my toddlers unwrapped and matched moon rock letters (basically fridge magnet letters wrapped in foil).
4 Space Themed Sensory Bins with 1 Foil Tray
These space themed sensory bins are designed to leave lots of room for imagination!
They are made using mostly household items with the option to mix and match depending on what you already have at home.
Space Themed Gross Motor and Fine Motor Activities
Space race to all the different planets of the solar system with this fun free space race game.
Space sensory writing tray
Use this space sensory writing tray you can use to help space-loving kids practice their letters.
Making Moon Craters With Moon Dough
To celebrate the moon landing anniversary, why not try this moon crater activity with our easy moon dough recipe. Combine with a children’s book about the moon and you add literacy into the learning too!
Moon Excavation! Construction Sensory Bin with Exploding Frozen Stars
This sensory bin made from taste safe moon sand and frozen baking soda stars was used to explore a variety of different stars to try to reinforce the shape through conversation and play.
Goodnight Moon, Sensory Bin
This delightful sensory bin is a perfect activity to go along with Goodnight Moon.
Space Sensory Bottle
Got a space lover?
This astronaut and space travel themed sensory bottle is perfect for relaxing and dreaming about the stars.
Space Theme: Mars Sensory Bin with Kinetic Sand
A fun mars themed sensory bin for kids to play and imaging exploring Mars.
2 Ingredient DIY Moon Sand Recipe
Moon sand is easy to make at home and fun to play with for the kids.
It’s the perfect sensory activity that encourages independent play and creativity!
Kinetic Sand Space Moon Walking Sensory Bin
A great moon themed walking sensory bin for kids to play in.
Space Water Bead Sensory Bin
Explore parts of space with this great water bead sensory in.
More Astronaut and Moon Fun!
Don't let the fun and learning stop here. Enjoy these additional engaging moon activities with your kiddos!
