44 Out of This World Space-Themed Classroom Ideas

Kids love all things outer space, and while we can’t bring them to space (yet!), with a little creativity, we can bring space to them! Regardless of your budget, we think every teacher can find ways to transform their place into the coolest space-themed classroom ever. Since teachers are busy people, we have done the work for you and gathered the most otherworldly ideas for your classroom, from nameplates to bulletin boards to reading nooks and even larger-than-life lunar rover models! Your classroom transformation will be ready to blast off in 3 … 2 … 1!

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1. Build a rocket ship

This reading rocket from Dawson’s 4th Grade Dragons is so cute!. Place comfy chairs or pillows below in the “hot seat” so your little astronauts have a soft place to read.

Learn more: Dawson’s 4th Grade Dragons

2. Blast off with this bookshelf

This easy-to-fashion bookshelf rocket ship looks great and is also a good way to store books and other classroom materials. Make sure you fill it with our space-themed books so you really drive the theme home!

Buy it: 4-Tier Bookshelf at Amazon; Red Storage Baskets at Amazon, Red Scoop Front Baskets at Amazon

Learn more: Pinterest/Bing.com

3. Role-play in this rocket ship

Your students will certainly love this role-play rocket ship that allows them to imagine themselves as a NASA astronaut.

Learn more: Pinterest/Claudia Buszko

4. Make it life-size

Not gonna lie: We’d love to try to fit into this sweet cardboard rocket!

Buy it: Cardboard Rocket at Amazon

5. Create a positive learning environment

This clever rocket-ship behavior chart works equally well as space-themed decor and as a tool to set expectations.

Learn more: Pinterest/Cindy Fonnesbeck

6. Build the solar system

We are so crazy about these paper lantern planets that bring the solar system into the classroom!

Buy it: Paper Lanterns in assorted colors and sizes at Amazon

Learn more: Fête à Fête

7. … or make it inflatable!

Does it get more fun than this cool inflatable solar system?

Buy it: Inflatable Planets at Oriental Trading

8. Display work that’s out of this world

This idea is an awesome way to showcase stellar work during a space-themed period in your classroom.

Learn more: Elementary Teacher To Be

9. Ignite and inspire

This dazzling display packs a big punch, but all you will need to replicate it is some colored cellophane and twinkle lights.

Buy it: Colored cellophane at Michaels; LED Twinkle Lights at Amazon

10. Celebrate the helpers

Your little astronauts will undoubtedly get a kick out of seeing themselves in this space-themed classroom task-management chart.

Buy it: Giant Rocket Wall Decal at Amazon

Learn more: Supply Me

11. Houston, we have a reading nook!

This stellar reading space (pun intended) will make your students feel like they are venturing to the moon while reading or doing other activities.

Buy it: Astronaut Costumes for kids at Amazon; Silver Mylar Roll at Amazon; Inflatable Planets at Amazon

Learn more: Pinterest/Twinkl Resources

12. Make reading a blast

This setup is so cute, it has us ready to launch into a good book for hours on end.

Buy it: Black Cube Storage at Amazon

Learn more: The Gilded Pear

13. See the stars

This DIY star projector makes us want to lie on our backs and relax while searching the sky for constellations.

Buy it: Star Projector at Amazon

14. Stargaze in your classroom

Fluorescent lights have never looked cooler than with these astronomy light covers.

Buy it: Octo Lights at Amazon

15. Make an astronomical door design

This cute door design is equally inviting and inspiring.

Buy it: Black Paper Roll at Amazon

Learn more: Pinterest/Kaprea Reid

16. Shoot for the stars (through this door)

Is it just us, or do you also read this door in a Buzz Lightyear voice?

Learn more: Pinterest/Danya Woods

17. This classroom door is a blast

We can’t decide which we love more, this door’s crepe paper flames at the bottom of the rocket or the rhyme.

Learn more: Pinterest/Ratyra Moore

18. Lead a class of space invaders

BRB, we are busy hopping into our flying saucers to invade this classroom.

Learn more: Pinterest/Lubna Dadabhoy

19. Hang this gateway to the galaxy

Regardless of whether you choose to decorate your door, spruce (er, space) up the frame with this galaxy border.

Buy it: Out of This World Door Curtain at Oriental Trading

20. Trim with the solar system

You’ve got to get this solar system trimmer for your whiteboard or bulletin board.

Buy it: Space Trim at Amazon

21. Write their names in the stars

Copy that for these stellar flat nameplates too!

Buy it: Star Name Plates at Amazon

22. Elevate your reading rug

What’s better than a comfy rug for your classroom? An outer space rug that will teach your kiddos about planets while they sit on it!

Buy it: Space Rug at Amazon

23. Bask in the moonlight

This cool moonlight will elevate any reading nook while creating a cozy atmosphere for reading about space.

Buy it: Glowing Moon Light at Amazon

24. String your space theme together with this garland

This outer space garland is so cool and we think it’s just the thing to tie your space theme together (figuratively, of course).

Buy it: Space Garland at Amazon

25. Hop aboard this space shuttle reading nook

Kids can climb into the cockpit while they pretend to head for the stars!

Buy it: Space Shuttle Play Tent at Amazon

26. Explore the solar system

This beautiful backdrop is perfect for a space-themed classroom.

Buy it: Space Backdrop at Amazon

27. Launch into a good book

This library corner is perfect for cosmic kids!

Learn more: Pinterest/Luke Revell

28. Dream big with space-themed wall art

Brighten your walls with this space-themed classroom wall art set. Some have inspirational quotes while others teach letters and numbers.

Buy it: Space-Themed Wall Art at Amazon

29. Tuck away into this reading nook

This sweet library nook is the perfect spot for learning about space and more.

Buy it: Rocket Ship Stand-Up at Oriental Trading; Gold and Silver Star Centerpieces at Oriental Trading; Space Party Favor Boxes at Oriental Trading; Glow-in-the-Dark Canopy at Amazon

Learn more: Oriental Trading/Library Nook blog by Chad Boender, kindergarten teacher

30. Let your students become astronauts

Create a 3D bulletin board that includes photos of all your students as astronauts! First, let them color their own astronaut printables. Then add a photo of each child’s face. Finish it off by attaching astronaut helmets made of DIY clear plastic Christmas ornaments.

Buy it: Astronaut Printable at Oriental Trading; Large Clear Christmas Ornaments at Oriental Trading

Learn more: Oriental Trading/Space-Themed blog by Chad Boender, kindergarten teacher

31. Imagine the possibilities

This shuttle is expensive but so fun!

Buy it: Upright Shuttle Nook at Playhouse Designs

32. Create an outer space oasis

Give your little astronauts the coziest reading space in the galaxy, so they can really immerse themselves in those space-themed books!

Buy it: Inflatable Space Shuttle at Oriental Trading; Inflatable Solar System at Oriental Trading; Large Metallic Stars at Oriental Trading; Black and Silver Stars Fabric Roll at Oriental Trading

33. Search the stars for inspiration

Your students will surely draw inspiration from these space posters for the classroom!

Buy it: Space Posters at Amazon

34. Make your classroom a cosmic gateway

Add these decorations to your classroom door so your students will really feel like they are entering another dimension!

Learn more: Pinterest/Stacy Stahl

35. Glow up with these planet decals

Turn the lights off, and let your students get the full outer-space experience with these cool stickers!

Buy it: Space Wall Decals at Amazon

36. Look to the future

Space-themed posters are great, and ones with inspirational messages are especially awesome!

Buy it: Space Bulletin Board at Amazon

37. Build a rocket

Activity centers are key to any good space-themed classroom. Challenge your students to build their very own space shuttle from blocks—Duplo, LEGO, or Magna-Tiles would all work well.

Buy it: Strictly Briks at Amazon

Learn more: Play to Learn Preschool

38. Get spacey at circle time

Start each day with a space-themed circle time so students learn something new about space every day.

Buy it: Plush Toy Astronaut at Amazon, Space Busy Book at Amazon

Learn more: Play To Learn Preschool

39. Hang an otherworldly shower curtain

While we wouldn’t immediately think of hanging a shower curtain in our classroom, the right one really adds something to a space-themed classroom!

Buy it: Astronaut Shower Curtain at Amazon

Learn more: The Lifetime Learner

40. Require astronaut ticket admission

Hand out tickets for your students that grant them admission to your space-themed classroom. They can also be used as bookmarks!

Learn more: The Lifetime Learner

41. Light up constellations

Invest in a light table if you don’t already have one. Then all you’ll need to have your students create constellations are some stars and black beans!

Buy it: Guidecraft LED Table at Amazon, Glow in the Dark Stars at Amazon

Learn more: Mrs. Plemons Kindergarten

42. Transform your classroom into a galaxy

This space-themed classroom tour shows so many great ideas for transforming your classroom into a galaxy.

Buy it: Astronaut Helmet at Amazon, Galaxy-Themed Classroom Decor at Amazon

43. Make a PVC pipe lunar rover

This one will require a lot of work, but we think the end result will be worth it!

Learn more: Austin American Statesman

44. Create a command center

Set up a command center for your little astronauts with these printables!

Buy it: Dramatic Play Printables at Early Learning Ideas

Learn more: Early Learning Ideas

What are your favorite space-themed classroom ideas? Come and share in our WeAreTeachers HELPLINE group on Facebook.

Plus, check out some more of our classroom themes, including Hollywood, owls, and camping. And be sure to try these space-themed activities too!