Let's go to space

The theme for this year's summer reading program at out library, and at libraries all over America, is "A Universe of Stories." I took this as my cue to teach my kids as much about space as possible. Because, honestly, what kid doesn't love space??

First, some youtube videos that are fun while still teaching lots about space.












Another great place that we looked is NASA kids club. This page has videos from the ISS, printable puzzles and packets of information, and fun games to play that teach kids about STEM and specifically about what it takes for NASA to plan a mission to space.

This printable pack of Free planet facts and coloring pages is also great for teaching about space in a fun way, and is a good rainy day activity.

My kids also really love this game from the PBS kids show Ready Jet go, which teaches the stories behind the constellations.



These books about the women who helped to make the space program possible are a great addition to any study about space. Both of my girls loved these books, and they are a great crossover between STEM learning and history.



This is the most recent book about space that we read as a family. It explains how rare it is for a planet like Earth that can support life to exist.



For younger kids, this book from The Cat in the Hat's learning library provides a great introduction to everything space related. The video that goes with it is included with Amazon Prime, so if you subscribe you can watch it for free.

What resources for teaching about space are your favorites?