You already know that your students are out of this world, which is exactly why you need to check out these amazing space-themed classroom ideas! From nameplates to bulletin boards and incredible reading nooks, your classroom transformation will be ready to blast off in 3 … 2 … 1!
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1. Build a rocket ship
We love this reading rocket from Dawson’s 4th Grade Dragons. Place comfy chairs or pillows below in the “hot seat.”
Image: Dawson’s 4th Grade Dragons
2. Blast off with this bookshelf
This easy-to-fashion bookshelf rocket ship is a great way to store books and other classroom materials. Make sure you fill it with our space-themed books too!
Buy it: 4-Tier Bookshelf at Amazon; Red Storage Baskets at Amazon
Image: Pinterest/Bing.com
3. Role-play in this rocket ship
Your students will love this role-play rocket ship that allows them to imagine themselves as a NASA astronaut.
Image: Pinterest/Claudia Buszko
4. Make it life-size
Not gonna lie: We’d love to try to fit into this sweet cardboard rocket!
Buy it: Cardboard Rocket at Amazon
Image: Amazon/Review by Xochitl Lara
5. Create a positive learning environment
This clever rocket-ship behavior chart is a great way to encourage your kids to shoot for the stars.
Image: Pinterest/Cindy Fonnesbeck
6. Build the solar system
We are crazy about these paper lantern planets that bring the solar system into your classroom!
Buy it: Paper Lanterns in assorted colors and sizes at Amazon
Image: Fête à Fête
7. … or make it inflatable!
Does it get more fun than this cool inflatable solar system?
Buy it: Inflatable Planets at Oriental Trading
Image: Oriental Trading
8. Display work that’s out of this world
This idea is an awesome way to showcase stellar work.
Image: Elementary Teacher To Be
9. Ignite and inspire
With some colored cellophane and twinkle lights, you can replicate this dazzling display.
Buy it: colored cellophane at Michaels; LED Twinkle Lights at Amazon
Image: Transparent Packaging Wrap
10. Celebrate the helpers
Round up your little space boys and girls with this space-themed classroom task-management chart.
Buy it: Giant Rocket Wall Decal at Amazon
Image: Supply Me
11. Houston, we have a reading nook!
Bring together your space-themed classroom decor to create this stellar reading space (pun intended).
Buy it: Astronaut Costumes for kids at Amazon; Silver Mylar Roll at Amazon; Inflatable Planets at Amazon
Image: Pinterest/Twinkl Resources
12. Make reading a blast
This setup has us ready to launch into a good book for hours on end.
Image: The Gilded Pear
13. See the stars
This DIY star projector makes us want to lie on our backs and search for constellations.
Buy it: Star Projector at Amazon
Source: Amazon/Review by Carla Dickey
14. Stargaze in your classroom
Fluorescent lights have never looked cooler with these astronomy light covers.
Buy it: Octo Lights at Amazon
Image: Amazon/Review by DDNNY Teacher
15. Make an astronomical door design
This cute door design is as inviting as it is inspiring.
Image: Pinterest/Kaprea Reid
16. Shoot for the stars (through this door)
Is it just us, or do you also read this door in a Buzz Lightyear voice?
Source: Pinterest/Danya Woods
17. This classroom door is a blast
We can’t decide which we love more, this door’s crepe paper flames at the bottom of the rocket or the rhyme.
Source: Pinterest/Ratyra Moore
18. Lead a class of space invaders
BRB. Hopping in our flying saucers and invading this class.
Source: Pinterest/Lubna Dadabhoy
19. Hang this gateway to the galaxy
Whether or not you choose to decorate your door, spruce (er, space) up the frame with this galaxy border.
Buy it: Space-Themed Hanging Border at Oriental Trading
Image: Oriental Trading
20. Trim with the solar system
You’ve got to get this solar system trimmer for your whiteboard or bulletin board.
Buy it: Space Trim at Amazon
Image: Amazon/Review by Desiree
21. Write their names in the stars
Copy that for these stellar flat nameplates, too!
Buy it: Star Name Plates at Amazon
Image: Amazon
22. Elevate your reading rug
Lay this outer space rug in the middle of your classroom or designate it to your reading area.
Buy it: Space Rug at Amazon
Image: Amazon/Review by Shaneice Robinson
23. Bask in the moonlight
This cool moonlight is the perfect addition to any reading nook.
Buy it: Glowing Moon Light at Amazon
Image: Amazon
24. String your space theme together with this garland
This outer space garland is just the thing to tie your space theme together (figuratively, of course).
Buy it: Space Garland at Amazon
Image: Amazon/Review by Sijiwoo
25. Hop aboard this space shuttle reading nook
Kids can climb into the cockpit and head for the stars!
Buy it: Space Shuttle Play Tent at Amazon
Image: Amazon
26. Explore the solar system
This beautiful backdrop is perfect for a space-themed classroom.
Buy it: Space Backdrop at Amazon
Image: Amazon
27. Launch into a good book
This library corner is perfect for cosmic kids!
Image: Pinterest/Luke Revell
28. Dream big with space-themed wall art
Brighten your walls with this space-themed wall art set. Some have inspirational quotes and other teach letters and numbers.
Buy it: Space-Themed Wall Art at Amazon
Image: Amazon
29. Get tucked away into this reading nook
This sweet library nook is the perfect spot for learning about space and more!
Buy it: Rocket Ship Stand-Up at Oriental Trading; Gold and Silver Star Centerpieces at Oriental Trading; Space Party Favor Boxes at Oriental Trading; Glow-in-the-Dark Canopy at Amazon
Image: Oriental Trading/Library Nook blog by Chad Boender, kindergarten teacher
30. Let your students become astronauts
Create a 3D bulletin board that includes photos of all your students as astronauts! First, let them color their own astronaut printables. Then add a photo of each child’s face. Finally, finish it off by attaching astronaut helmets made of DIY clear plastic Christmas ornaments.
Buy it: Astronaut Printable at Oriental Trading; Large Clear Christmas Ornaments at Oriental Trading
Image: Oriental Trading/Space-Themed blog by Chad Boender, kindergarten teacher
31. Imagine the possibilities
Show your students that the sky’s the limit!
Buy it: Upright Shuttle Nookat Playhouse Designs
Image: Playhouse Designs
32. Create an outer space oasis
Give them the coziest reading space in the galaxy!
Buy it: Inflatable Space Shuttle at Oriental Trading; Inflatable Solar System at Oriental Trading; Large Metallic Stars at Oriental Trading; Black and Silver Stars Fabric Roll at Oriental Trading
Image: Oriental Trading
33. Search the stars for inspiration
Motivate students to reach for their dreams with these inspirational space posters for the classroom!
Buy it: Space Postersat Amazon
Image: Amazon
34. Make your classroom a cosmic gateway
Take your learning environment to another dimension.
Image: Pinterest/Stacy Stahl
35. Glow up with these planet decals
Show your students that even in times of darkness, there’s always light.
Buy it: Space Wall Decals at Amazon
Image: Amazon/TinkerTeague
36. Look to the Future
Let them know that you believe in them!
Buy it: Space Bulletin Board at Amazon
Image: Amazon/Review by Carl B.
Plus, check out some more of our classroom themes, including Hollywood, owls, and beaches. And be sure to try these space-themed activities!
