Standing Astronaut Craft

Blast off into creativity with our Standing Astronaut Craft! This fun and educational printable activity lets kids explore the wonders of space while engaging in hands-on learning. The craft begins with a coloring page featuring an astronaut, which kids can personalize with their favorite colors. Once the astronaut is colored, they’ll cut it out and glue the stand to bring their creation to life.

Perfect for at-home activities, classroom projects, or homeschool science lessons, this craft combines art, creativity, and space exploration in one exciting package. Best of all, it’s simple to get started—just print, color, cut, and glue!

We have a shortlist of favorite Space Science crafts like Layer of Atmosphere. 3D Rocket Science Craft. Milky Way Spiral. This activities list is sure to become a new favorite. It comes together fast and is packed with educational insight.

How to Make The Standing Astronaut

1. Print the Template in Our Membership

   Start by downloading the Standing Astronaut Craft template. Print it on regular paper or cardstock for durability.

2. Color the Astronaut

   Encourage kids to bring their astronaut to life by coloring the page. They can use crayons, markers, or colored pencils to customize the spacesuit and background details.

3. Cut Out the Astronaut and Stand

   Carefully cut along the lines around the astronaut and the stand piece included in the template.

   
   

4. Assemble the Stand

   Fold the stand piece along the marked lines and use glue to create a sturdy round shape.

5. Show Off Your Astronaut

   Place the standing astronaut on a desk, shelf, or table as a fun decoration or learning tool.

   
   

Tips for Teaching about the Milky Way

Teaching about the space science can be both educational and fun. Here are some tips to make the most out of this craft activity:

• Combine Art and Science

  Use the craft to teach kids about astronauts and the exciting work they do. Discuss spacesuits, their purpose, and what it’s like to live and work in space.

• Add More Space Fun

  Pair the craft with books or videos about astronauts and space missions for a well-rounded learning experience.

• Encourage Creativity

  Let kids design their own mission patch or add creative details like stars, planets, or a space flag to their astronaut.

  
  

Fun Astronaut Facts to Share

• The word "astronaut" means "star sailor" in Greek!

• Spacesuits are incredibly complex and can cost up to $12 million each.

• Astronauts grow taller in space because the lack of gravity allows their spines to expand slightly.

• NASA's first astronauts trained by riding in jet aircraft to experience weightlessness for short bursts of time.

• Astronauts aboard the International Space Station (ISS) see 16 sunrises and sunsets every day as the ISS orbits Earth!

  
  
  
  

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