Crayola Solar System Science Kit - Educational Space Craft for Kids Aged 7-10

Turn curiosity into a hands-on space adventure with Crayola's Solar System Science Kit. This engaging activity blends art and science, inviting kids to color planets, assemble a large, three-foot display, and see how a solar system can spring to life through color and texture. The experience is tactile and immersive, helping young learners connect imaginative play with space concepts in a low-pressure setting.

Each kit combines creative painting with space discovery. It includes 9 planet hemispheres and 1 sun hemisphere, plus 6 color washable paint strips, a paint brush, a sticker sheet, a galaxy poster, double-sided tape, and a learning guide. Materials are designed with kid-safe, non-toxic standards and are intended for ages 8 and up. The result is a vibrant, interactive project that works well in the classroom, at home, or as a thoughtful gift that can be displayed with pride.

What’s inside

• 9 planet hemispheres
• 1 sun hemisphere
• 6 color washable paint strips
• 1 paint brush
• 1 sticker sheet
• 1 9" x 13" galaxy poster
• double-sided tape
• learning guide

As kids color each planet and then mount them on the giant 3-foot poster, they experience a tactile way to explore space concepts. The included learning guide offers gentle prompts to spark questions about orbits, scale, and celestial features, turning a craft project into a mini science journey that blends observation with creative flair.

Ways to use

• Paint, label, and arrange the planets to build a personal solar system display
• Decorate with the sticker sheet to add distinctive features and names
• Refer to the learning guide to deepen curiosity during space-themed activities

This kit is a flexible gift option for kids who enjoy arts and discovery, and the finished poster makes a colorful centerpiece for a bedroom or study area. It supports independent play, guided learning, or group projects in classrooms and homeschool settings, encouraging kids to explain what they notice and share their findings with friends and family.

Safety and suitability

Non-toxic materials support safer creative play, and the kit is designed for ages 8 and up, with adult supervision recommended for younger builders. The components are organized for reuse, making it easy to revisit the space theme as new questions arise.