Space & Planets
Planets, stars, rockets — the universe at kid scale.
The solar system, the stars, and the rockets that get us there. Space content for the kid who wants to be an astronaut by Tuesday.
Recommended ages 4–12
Space & Planets — videos
Zoom Zoom Zoom We're On Our Way To Mars with THE KIBOOMERS #shorts
The Kiboomers - Kids Music Channel
This energetic space-themed song engages toddlers and preschoolers with a catchy tune and imaginative journey narrative that encourages active participation and musical learning.
Why Does the Moon Change?
SciShow Kids
This video helps young children understand why the moon appears to change shape throughout the month by explaining how its orbit affects what we see from Earth.
Learn about comets and why they're called space ROCKS! | Weird But True! | @natgeokids
Nat Geo Kids
This video explains what comets are and why they're sometimes called "dirty snowballs," making it ideal for elementary-age kids curious about space objects.
Here Comes the Sun: Crash Course Kids #5.1
Crash Course Kids
This video explains how the Sun works and delivers energy to Earth, using engaging visuals and clear explanations suitable for elementary-age learners studying basic physics and astronomy.
Space Compilation: Crash Course Kids
Crash Course Kids
This compilation gathers multiple space lessons into one video, covering the sun, stars, the universe, and constellations—ideal for younger kids who want to dive deeper into astronomy without switching between separate videos.
Super Stars (Constellations): Crash Course Kids #31.1
Crash Course Kids
This video teaches kids how humans group stars into constellations and use them for storytelling, connecting observation skills to age-old cultural practices.
The Planet Earth: Astronomy and Space for Kids - FreeSchool
Free School
This video introduces young children to Earth's unique characteristics, its layers, atmosphere, and how rotation and orbit create our days and years.
All About the Sun for Kids: Astronomy and Space for Children
Free School
This video explains fundamental facts about the Sun—what it's made of, why it's essential to life on Earth, and the dramatic activity happening at its surface—using clear language and calm pacing suited for young learners.
NASA Celebrates Hour of Code
Code.org
This video introduces coding fundamentals through NASA's participation in Hour of Code, offering an engaging entry point for elementary-aged children to explore computer science basics.
Planets of our Solar System for Kids
Homeschool Pop
This video teaches elementary-aged children the defining characteristics of planets and introduces each of the eight planets in our solar system with engaging, age-appropriate facts.
Cool Science Videos for Kids
Homeschool Pop
This compilation introduces younger learners to foundational science topics including the human body, Earth processes, and space through short, digestible segments at a relaxed pace.
The Sun for Kids | Solar System Science
Homeschool Pop
This video introduces elementary-aged children to fundamental facts about the Sun—from what it's made of to its distance from Earth and why it matters to our planet.
The Solar System Song (with lyrics)
KidsTV123
This catchy song introduces young children to the planets and basic solar system concepts through a memorable tune and clear lyrics.
The Solar System Song
KidsTV123
This catchy song introduces young children to our solar system's structure in a gentle, rhythmic way that makes learning the planets easy to remember.
Planets Song
Have Fun Teaching
This video teaches young children the names and order of the eight planets through an energetic song, making solar system basics memorable and engaging.
Moon Song
Have Fun Teaching
This video teaches children ages 4-8 the eight phases of the moon through an active, song-based format that makes lunar cycles easier to understand and remember.
Games to pair with this
A few space & planets games, rounded out with popular picks while this shelf grows.
Ages 5–12 Grow a Garden Obby
Kids navigate obstacle courses to grow virtual plants, combining action-game challenge with the calm satisfaction of watching a garden flourish.
arcade
Ages 7–12 Body Drop 3D
Your child drops ragdoll characters to watch them tumble and break apart in this slapstick physics game that rewards creative problem-solving.
simulation
Ages 4–12 Prism Match 3D
A 3D puzzle game where players rotate colorful cubes to match patterns, blending brain exercise with calming gameplay for those seeking strategic challenges without stress.
match 3
Ages 7–12 Birdie Bounce
This arcade golf game challenges kids to bounce a ball across platforms to reach each hole, with simple controls and increasingly tricky puzzles that reward skillful play.
sports
Ages 7–12 Passenger Airplane: Flight 3D
This 3D flight simulator lets kids pilot realistic passenger planes across global routes with adjustable difficulty, multiple camera views, and various weather conditions.
adventure
Ages 5–12 Offroad Prado Parking
Kids practice precision driving and parking skills by maneuvering tough off-road vehicles through obstacle-filled levels in spooky environments.
arcade
Ages 5–12 Paty Path
A fast-paced running game where players jump and dodge obstacles across levels, collecting coins to unlock character customizations and rewards.
arcade
Ages 7–12 Jump Into the Hell Inferno Leap
A humorous 2D platformer where you leap through fiery demon-filled levels as a skeleton character, perfect for kids who enjoy action games with silly humor and tricky jumping challenges.
platformer
Ages 4–10 Halloween Block
Halloween Block is a puzzle game where kids match monster-themed tiles to create combinations and solve increasingly tricky levels in a spooky-but-friendly setting.
halloween
Ages 4–10 Pool Float Party
This game lets kids plan and decorate a pool party while mixing drinks, cleaning up, and dressing characters in trendy outfits—perfect for children who enjoy creative party planning and customization.
games for girls
Ages 2–6 ABC Halloween
This alphabet learning game uses Halloween characters and mini-games to teach letters to toddlers and preschoolers in a safe, ad-free setting.
education
Ages 5–12 Screw Sort: Screw Pin Puzzle
Players arrange screws and pins in the correct order to solve increasingly tricky mechanical puzzles, perfect for kids who enjoy logic challenges.
puzzle
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