Rocket Ship Craft: Making Fun in 5 Steps!
Today’s article is about how to make a rocket ship craft!
Whether you’re looking for a rocket ship that preschoolers can play with, or just looking for a fun toy to make from upcycled materials, I’ve got you covered.
So, if you’re not already, start saving up those Amazon boxes and get ready to create some beautiful, new core memories with this colorful cardboard rocket ship. 🚀
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Why Make This Rocket Ship Craft
I was inspired to make this cardboard rocket ship craft after seeing this post on instagram.
It’s a viral how-to video showing the process behind making butterfly wings out of cardboard and other common craft materials.
Why did it go viral? It’s got these colorful peek-a-boo cutouts that make beautiful shadows in the sun!
We’re more of a rocket ships household over here, so I had to make our own version!
Materials to Make the Rocket Ship Craft
You probably already have almost everything you need to make this rocket ship craft for your kids.
For everything else, I’ve got a list and all the links here for you!
Materials:
- Cardboard (we used one large toddler car seat box 🤣)
- Hot glue
- Treat yo self to this bomb hot glue gun from Ryobi and thank me later 💖
- Razor knife
- Sharpie
- Cellophane film sheets
That’s it!
Optional: Depending on the thickness of your cardboard, you may be able to get by with something like an Exacto knife.
Feel free to swap an Exacto knife out for the recommended razor knife if so.
How to Make the Rocket Ship Craft
Let’s blast off to fun playtimes and core memories with making the rocket ship craft!
First, gather up your cardboard and lay it out flat.
Next, use a Sharpie to outline the rocket ship shape.
This outline can be as large or as small as you want, just keep in mind that you’ll want to leave enough space to make the colorful windows so the sun can shine through them.
Once you’ve got your outline, (carefully!) use your razor knife to cut out the cardboard.
Your rocket ship is coming to life!
The special part is up next. It’s time to design your rocket ship’s windows!
Use a Sharpie to draw the windows on your rocket ship, then cut them out.
Last, take your time and carefully cover the window cutouts with cellophone film sheets.
Activities to Do With the Rocket Ship Craft
You’ve got your rocket ship craft made, now what?
Give these fun activities a try, and follow me on instagram @planithomeschool for more like this! 🚀❤️
- Look through the rocket’s colorful windows to observe how sunlight changes the colors and shapes of shadows, turning playtime into a hands-on light and color science lesson.
- Children can launch the rocket in pretend missions, narrating space adventures while building storytelling and oral language skills.
- They can measure how far the rocket flies when tossed gently, turning it into a simple math and measurement activity.
- Decorate the rocket with crayons, paint, or foil, practicing fine motor skills and imaginative thinking.
- Create a solar system map on the floor and fly the rocket to each planet they are studying.
Your Turn to Make This Rocket Ship Craft
What do you think? Are you ready to try your hand at making your own rocket ship cardboard craft?
Although this isn’t a lot of work to create, it’s a whole lot of fun.
After making this only recently, we’ve had hours and hours of fun playtimes already!
Before You Go, Comment Below!
Would your kids enjoy this rocket ship craft?
Leave a comment below and let me know!
Then, snap a pic and tag me on instagram @planithomeschool
I would LOVE to see what you make!