Free Space Worksheets for Preschool

Introduce your little ones to the wonders of outer space with space worksheets for preschool that make learning engaging and hands-on.

These fun, space-themed math activities help children practice counting up to 10 while exploring the solar system.

Perfect for early learners, these worksheets feature astronauts, planets, and other celestial objects, blending creativity with foundational math skills.

Best of all, these counting worksheets printables help reinforce number recognition in a playful, interactive way.

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Space math activities for preschoolers

These free solar system worksheets are designed to help young children practice counting in a fun, space-themed way.

Each space counting worksheet takes a unique approach to counting, with visuals of outer space making the learning experience more exciting.

With themes like astronauts and planets, these worksheets help preschoolers build their number skills while exploring the universe.

Perfect for early learners, these astronaut counting worksheets are free to print and ideal for both home and classroom use. Simply scroll to the bottom of the page to download the PDF.

Count and color

In this worksheet, children will color a set of astronauts while also practicing counting.

This dual-purpose activity helps reinforce counting skills while developing fine motor abilities through coloring. It’s a fun way to blend creativity with early math.

What comes next

The second worksheet introduces children to sequences. Featuring space-themed images, kids will analyze the pictures and determine what comes next in the pattern.

This exercise fosters pattern recognition and logical thinking—key skills in early childhood development.

Space counting

This worksheet focuses on associating numbers with space objects, such as astronauts, rocket ships, planets, and asteroids.

Each item is paired with a number, and children are tasked with coloring the correct number of objects, reinforcing their counting skills while exploring the wonders of outer space.

Count and color the correct number

The final worksheet combines counting and coloring once again.

Here, children will color space-themed elements and then count them. This hands-on approach to learning keeps counting engaging and interactive.

Books about space for preschoolers

Here are some of our favorite space-themed books for young learners:

In There’s No Place Like Space, young readers join Dr. Seuss’s Cat in the Hat and Thing 1 and Thing 2 on a fun-filled adventure through our solar system. With whimsical illustrations and simple language, it introduces preschoolers to the planets and their unique characteristics.

I am the Solar System takes a more personal approach by personifying the sun, moon, and planets, helping young children connect with these celestial bodies as they learn about their roles in the cosmos.

The Magic School Bus Lost in the Solar System invites preschoolers on an exciting field trip with Ms. Frizzle and her class as they explore the solar system. Packed with fascinating facts about space and the planets, this book offers an unforgettable journey through our cosmic neighborhood.

Explore the solar system with our free planets coloring pages printable!

Additional preschool solar system printables

Here are some more exciting space activities that kids can engage in to further explore the wonders of outer space:

1. Astronaut coloring pages that are also a fun story the children can read when they have personalized it.
2. Learn to write numbers with our free printable planet number tracing worksheets.
3. A planet memory matching game with a celestial twist! Kids can enhance their memory and matching skills by playing a planet themed memory game.
4. If I were an astronaut writing prompt encourages children to put on their imagination caps and envision themselves as astronauts.
5. The phases of the moon word search not only reinforces vocabulary related to the moon but also provides a fun challenge for young learners.
6. Have fun learning about the solar system with our planets word search printable.
7. The lunar phases worksheet can help children learn about the different phases of the moon in a structured and informative way.
8. Learn the ABCs with our free space alphabet worksheets.
9. The solar system cootie catcher activity is another great way to have fun with space.
10. When you have finished the worksheets why not treat the kids to a fun solar system craft?
11. Have fun with Rocket Math from NASA perfect for grades K-4.

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Last Updated on 12 April 2025 by Clare Brown