The Ultimate List of Solar System Freebies
Published:
May 14, 2019
Contributor:
Sarah Shelton
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If your children are fascinated with space and learning about the night sky and planets, they will enjoy learning about the solar system. This can be done in a unit study format where you pick a planet and focus on that planet for a little bit of time, and go through all of them until you have learned the whole solar system.
I love teaching my children in an immersive way, where we do lots of hand-on activities, experiments, crafts, read books and watch videos on a specific topic. I have found that they retain the information so much better that way.
There are tons of free printables and activities to immerse your children into learning about the solar system that you can do it for FREE without even using a curriculum.
We have compiled a big list of free solar system resources over the years that I thought this would be a good place to put them all together. In doing so, we have come up with The Ultimate List of Solar System Freebies, even including FREE Instant downloads!
Recommended Resource: The Astronomy Student Notebook – only $9.95
Using a combination of written narration, drawing, & labeling, The Astronomy Student Notebook will take your student on a journey into our amazing universe. Students will study the heavenly bodies and ponder the mysteries and marvels of the sun, planets, moon, stars, and more.
FREE Solar System Printables broken down by planet:
Mercury:
Mercury in the Solar System Worksheet
Planet Mercury Lesson and Reading Comprehension Sheet
Venus:
Fun Venus Facts for Kids Worksheet
Venus Fill in the Blank Planet Worksheet
Venus Clouds Science Experiment
Earth:
Learn About the Earth’s Layers
Earth’s Layers Doodle and Write Graphic Organizer
Create a 3D Model of the Earth
Earth’s Rotation vs. Revolution Game Freebie
Recording the Earth’s Rotation with Shadows
Earth Fill in the Blank Planet Worksheet
FREE Layers and Spheres of the Earth Notebooking Journal Instant Download
Learning About the Layers of the Earth with FREE Printables
Mars:
Plan a journey to Mars printable pack
NASA Mars Explorations has some amazing resources to learn about Mars, as well as these really fun printable “recruitment” posters your kids will enjoy.
Jupiter:
Fizzing Jupiter Science Project
Saturn :
Saturn Unit Study and Science Experiment
Uranus:
Timeline Worksheet March 13, 1781: Uranus Discovered
Uranus Facts for Kids with overview video
Neptune:
FREE Solar System Printables and Printable Packs:
Solar System Coloring Pages – 3 Boys and a Dog
Solar System Printable Packs – Encouraging Moms at Home
Solar System Worksheets – Itsy Bitsy Fun
Solar System Facts for Kids – Itsy Bitsy Fun
Solar System Worksheets Grades 1-3 – The Happy Housewife
Solar System Preschool Printable Pack – 1+1+1=1
Solar System Coloring Page Pack – Living Life Intentionally
All About the Solar System Printable Pack – Look We’re Learning!
Solar System Unit Study and Printable Pack – Embark on the Journey
Solar System ID Flashcards – Surviving a Teacher’s Salary
Solar System Packet for K-6th from 123 Homeschool 4 Me
Solar System Trading Card Game from E is for Explore
Planets of the Solar System Worksheet Packet – Homeschool Den
FREE Solar System Crafts and Activities:
Easy Balloon Solar System – Creekside Learning
Balloon Stamping Solar System Craft – I Heart Arts and Crafts
Yarn Wrapped Solar System with yarn and cardboard – And Next Comes L
Create a Solar System out of fruit – Creative Kid Snacks
Make a Solar System out of Play Dough – Childhood Beckons
Make a Solar System out of Plastic Lids – Still Playing School
DIY Solar System Map with free printables – The Kavanaugh Report
Bake Some Solar System Cookies – Organized Homeschooler
Paint Stick Solar System Project – 123Homeschool4Me
Printable Cut and Paste Solar System Activity – Craftionary
Solar System Inner and Outer Planet Sorting Activity – TPT Store
Printable Solar System Model – Print Cut Paste Craft
Solar System Sensory Play – Life Over C’s
Play Dough Solar System Activity – A Little Pinch of Perfect
Create a Solar System Planet Flip Book – Inspired Elementary
HSG Exclusive Freebies and Instant Downloads:
We have been busy creating some amazing freebies for you that would go great with a study on the solar system and astronomy and space studies in general.
FREE Moon Terminology Vocabulary Copywork Notebook INSTANT DOWNLOAD
FREE Sun Terminology Vocabulary Notebook INSTANT DOWNLOAD
Space Themed Writing Prompt Packs Subscriber Freebie
FREE Wonders of Space Notebooking Research Journal INSTANT DOWNLOAD
I love these solar system kits and crafts because they have everything you need and it’s super convenient:
4M Solar System PlanetariumPllieay Make Your Own Solar System Model w4M Glow-in-the-Dark Solar System Mobile Making KitALEX Discover Ready Set Space Learning KitCreative Classroom Solar System Mobile PackSadoCrafts Create Your Own Planets – Educational Planetarium Space Toys, DIY Painting Craft Science KitIoffersuper 1 Pcs Solar System Labs Solar System Planetarium Model for KidsBaker Ross Solar System Wooden Mobile Kits (Pack of 2) for Kids Arts and CraftsBaker Ross Solar System Wreath Kits (Pack of 2) for Kids Arts and CraftsVIPAMZ Solar System Planetarium DIY Model Kids Astronomical Science Kits
Sarah Shelton
Sarah is a wife, daughter of the King and Mama to 4 children (two homeschool graduates) She is a an eclectic, Charlotte Mason style homeschooler that has been homeschooling for over 20 years. She is still trying to find the balance between work and keeping a home and gardens. She can only do it by the Grace of God, coffee and green juice!
