We made Moon Craters Space Theme Craft with Crayola Air Dry clay. {This idea is originally from Prekinders.} The kids used bouncy balls and marbles to push into the clay to create craters. After they were dry we painted them with gray paint. I couldn’t find little flags at the craft stores so I made some by printing flags on cardstock and attaching it to a toothpick.
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Moon Craters Space Theme Craft
Needed:
- Crayola Air Dry Clay
- Marbles or bouncy balls
- Paint
- Small USA flags
Directions:
- Shape small balls of clay.
- Flatten with hands.
- Use marbles or bouncy balls to make indents in the clay, like craters on the moon.
- Stick in a USA flag.
- Allow to dry.
- Paint if desired.
More Preschool Space Themed Activities
- Learning About the Stars
- Astronauts Preschool Space Craft
- Galaxies
- Eat the Moon Space Snack
- Constellations
- Space Sensory Discovery Box
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Oh how fun! I jotted this idea down for future space theme! Simple & fun and I know my daughter would love it.
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Bernadette
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I LOVE THIS! We’ve done some space stuff at our house too lately. I absolutely adore how you added the American Flag. It is really a beautiful display!
Yay- you linked up with us- great idea and very easy for little hands to create! Thank you for linking up with us on The Sunday Showcase!
yay! I just did a search for moon crater air dry clay and here you are 🙂 I was going to use plaster of paris and my husband said “um, wouldn’t it be easier with light air dry clay?” This will be perfect when we study the moon next week!