These LEGO space challenge cards are a great way to get kids fired up over STEM. Three unique printable space STEM challenges will be hit for your big bin of LEGO bricks and pieces!
LEGO Challenge Cards
As you may know, we LOVE everything STEM, science, and slime-related here. So we have combined that with LEGO for AMAZING learning and playing experiences! If you are looking for things to do for the kids at home, LEGO is the perfect activity for kids of all ages.
LEGO Space Ideas
If you’ve wanted an easy, playful learning activity to share with your kiddos, you will love these space theme-building activities. All you need to do is download our free printable LEGO space challenges below, find some basic bricks, and get started!
💡ALSO CHECK OUT: Best Space Theme Activities for Kids
These LEGO challenge ideas go beyond the basic challenge cards because they offer a particular task!
LEGO Task Cards
These LEGO challenge cards each feature a space theme build and a specific building task! Read the task and complete the LEGO challenge idea. Race a friend or sibling. Who can complete the challenge the fastest?
LEGO Space Minifig Habitat Challenge
This LEGO habitat challenge is an Instagram favorite! Build a mini scene for your favorite space fig that follows a specific set of criteria. You can check out our Earth Day minifig habitat here.
LEGO Space Challenge Calendar
Use this LEGO space challenge calendar to inspire your own MOC (my own creation)! You can even use these prompts with other STEM materials from the recycling bin! The engineering possibilities are endless. This printable also comes with printable cards.
💡 Add in these free space themed color by number packs too!
How to Get Started:
Discovering how to use the LEGO pieces you already have to make something cool is a great skill for young kids to learn early on. You don’t always need more of something. Instead, use your imagination and work with what you already have!
Here are a few tips:
- Don’t have enough of one color? Use another!
- Have a fun piece you can use instead? Go ahead!
- Want to take the challenge to another level? Add your own additions!
- Check your online marketplace for used bulk bins of bricks and pieces.
- Look for LEGO Classic sets on sale (Walmart.com often has spectacular deals)
The goal is to be able to put those critical thinking skills to the test!
Free LEGO Space Challenge Pack
Click here to grab the LEGO space challenge pack, which includes the three space activities outlined below. Then, get started with your bricks today!
More Fun LEGO Ideas
- 30 Day LEGO Challenge Calendar
- LEGO Animals (challenges
- LEGO Monsters (challenges)
- LEGO Pirates (challenges)
- LEGO Landmarks
- LEGO Animal Habitats
Favorite LEGO Space Sets
Here are a few of our favorite LEGO space sets. I am an Amazon affiliate.
Note: LEGO sets retire from production, increasing their value and cost. The LEGO City line generally produces new sets annually.
LEGO City Space Sets: These sets are part of the LEGO City theme and include various spacecraft, space shuttles, astronauts, and space-related vehicles. They are typically designed for younger builders and provide a great introduction to space exploration.
LEGO Creator Space Sets: Creator sets are known for their versatility, allowing kids to build multiple models from a single set. Some space-themed Creator sets might include futuristic space stations, lunar bases, or intergalactic vehicles.
LEGO Ideas Sets: These sets are often fan-designed and can cover a wide range of space-related topics. For example, there have been LEGO Ideas sets featuring the Apollo Saturn V rocket, Women of NASA, and the International Space Station. These sets are often more detailed and educational.
LEGO Space-themed Minifigure Packs: Some sets focus on providing a variety of space-themed minifigures, which can be a great addition to any space-themed LEGO collection.
More Fun LEGO Activities
Printable LEGO Brick Building Project Pack
Breathe new life into your existing LEGO or brick collections!
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WHAT’S INCLUDED:
- 10O+ Brick theme learning activities in an e-book guide using the bricks you have on hand! Activities include literacy, math, science, art, STEM, and more!
- Brick STEM activity challenges complete with instructions and examples such as a marble run, catapult, balloon car, and more.
- Brick Building STEM Challenges and Task Cards keep kids busy! Includes animals, pirates, space, and monsters!
- Landmark Challenge Cards: Virtual tours and facts to get kids building and exploring the world.
- Habitat Challenge Cards: Take the challenge and build your own creative animals in their habitats
- Brick theme I-Spy and Bingo games are perfect for game day!
- Screen-free coding activities with a brick theme. Learn about algorithms and binary code!
- Explore mini-fig emotions and much more.
- A complete year of Brick themed seasonal and holiday challenges and task cards
- Brick Building Early learning pack filled with letters, numbers, and shapes!
Hi!
I love all of your activities and they are especially great to have during this time. I was wondering if the space activities were meant to create 2D builds or 3D. Do the kids just lay out the bricks in the patterns on each card? Thank you for your help and for all of these fun activities! 🙂
Hi Betsy!
That’s the beauty of the cards! To start just laying out the bricks works well. However, taking the challenges to various levels is what it’s all about!