Are you looking for great space writing worksheets for the kids? Now is a good time to work on handwriting skills! These worksheets are full of fun and will have the kids loving learning time!
With the recent eclipse, it has sparked a love of all thing space for my kids and my daughter asked me to teach her about space. I told her I’d get something ready for when school starts and she wanted it tomorrow.
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We’ll go through all of the planets in the solar system along with the sun, moon and stars and I can increase the difficulty for my son so I can work with them together.
I love that they can work on these independently or I can sit down with them at the table and do them, too. I like to mix it up but always be present in the room. They love to show off their hard work every single time as well! It’s a win-win for them to learn and for me to show them how proud I am of them.
Space Writing Worksheets
As you can see, these are great for fine motor skill as well as working on handwriting skills. The kids will love being able to learn how to do the following things below:
- Upper and lowercase letter practice
- Rocket and Astronaut
Fun Ways to Use these Space Writing Worksheets
Print the worksheets out onto paper and have your child practice their space theme writing. If you’d like to reuse them, I like the Crayola Dry Erase Center
, and I place my daughter’s worksheets in there and she uses a dry erase marker to write on it.
I have my daughter practice forming the letter correctly with her finger in the air first because I want her to focus not only on writing the letter but using the correct strokes that will make writing easier for her.
I never just hand her the worksheets, but I do watch over to make sure she’s following the arrows since she likes to have fun with me and do it the opposite way, argh!
And now we have tons more fun printable kindergarten worksheets to share.
Recommended Space Books for Kids
I love the power of books! And when you think about it, it just makes sense. Kids love to see the letters on the pages which is great motivation to help them learn how to write and read those letters, too.
Our house is literally full of books. I have them in every room because I want them to be accessible for the kids whenever they need them or want to pick up a book and read. I also think it’s super important to change out the types of books that you have around the house as well so that the kids stay interested in reading.
I really do think that reading is a HUGE foundation for the kids to learn other things as well. Once they start to write out their letters, it’s going to help them with sight words and more reading skills, too.
Below are some of our favorite space books that are a great addition to any space learning activity.
National Geographic Kids Everything Space: Blast Off for a Universe of Photos, Facts, and Fun!Super Cool Space Facts: A Fun, Fact-filled Space Book for KidsNational Geographic Little Kids First Big Book of Space (National Geographic Little Kids First Big Books)The Magic School Bus Lost in the Solar SystemThere Was a Black Hole that Swallowed the Universe: A Funny Rhyming Space Book from the #1 Science Author for KidsThere’s No Place Like Space: All About Our Solar System (Cat in the Hat’s Learning Library)
Fun Ways to Have More Space Fun
To extend the activity, use my other space counting cards, pair it with some wonderful space books from the library, try to create your own rocket or watch a cool space documentary.
We also love to go outside and look up at the stars at night. I’m always amazed at how much is truly going on around on when we just slow down and take the time to look.
Before we head outside, it’s a good idea to talk about space and ask the kids what they think that they’re going to see. This will help them with imagination and also get them in the mind frame to having a conversation, too.
Tips for Making Worksheets Fun
If you’re worried that having worksheets for the kids isn’t fun, don’t stress out about it! We use worksheets every single day and here are a few of my tips.
Make certain that the worksheets cover a fun topic that also teach the kids, too. Since these worksheets are all about space, the kids are instantly interested because they love space as well. This is why I have worksheets for every season of the year so that it keeps them excited and interested.
Don’t try to do worksheets when they’re tired or feeling cranky. Typically the middle of the afternoon just isn’t a good time to try and work on things with the kids. I’ve found that earlier in the day is when we have a lot of gusto for getting things done.
Sit down and work with the kids on their worksheets. This doesn’t mean that you’re doing it for them or even actively helping them but it does mean that you’re there with them and watching them. This will give them a sense of pride to get the worksheets done so that they can show off their work to you.
All of these tips might be the perfect combination to helping your child love to work on worksheets. Try one or try them all and see what is going to work best for you and your child.
I also like to remind people that every child is different so what works for one isn’t going to work for all. Take your time and set up a homeschool schedule or afternoon learning activity that will have them excited and engaged.
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