If you are looking for fun, creative, and hands on ideas for teaching the solar system for kids, I’ve got you covered. Included are tons of solar system projects, hands on solar system ideas, free printable worksheets for kids, and so much more! This is an amazing science unit for homeschooling kids!

Solar System for Kids

Hands on Solar System Unit

1. The Sun
   
2. The Moon & Astronauts
3. Inner Planets (Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars)
4. Outer Planets (Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune)
5. Pluto, Asteroid Belt, Comets, and Stars

FREE Solar System Worksheets

• Solar System Worksheets  (Kindergarten, 1st-6th grade)
  
• Solar System Pack (Toddler, Preschool, Kindergarten, 1st & 2nd grade)
  
• Astronaut Coloring Pages (Toddler, Preschool, Kindergarten)
  
• Solar System Coloring Pages (Preschool Kindergarten, 1st-6th grade)
  
• Constellations Mini Book (Preschool Kindergarten, 1st-6th grade)
  
• Planets Mini Book (Preschool Kindergarten, 1st-6th grade)
  
• Moon Phases Mini Book (Preschool Kindergarten, 1st-6th grade)

Solar System Ideas

• 18 Awesome Solar System Projects for Kids
• Yarn Solar System
• Space for Kids – 20 Hands on Projects
• Paint Stick Solar System Project