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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Constellations: Connect the Dots in the Sky!
SciShow Kids
This video introduces young children to constellations by showing how ancient cultures connected stars into recognizable patterns, making it perfect for sparking curiosity about the night sky.
Big Words for Little Astronauts & Paleontologists!👩🏽🚀🦖| Book Read Along Compilation📚| @natgeokids
Nat Geo Kids
This read-along compilation introduces space and dinosaur vocabulary through animated stories, helping curious kids aged 4-8 build confidence with science terminology they'll encounter in school.
Comets, Asteroids, and Meteors | Learn all about what they are made of and how they differ
Learn Bright
This video helps elementary-age children understand the key differences between comets, asteroids, and meteors through clear explanations of their composition and origins.
How does the space station never run out of oxygen? - Alvaro Romero-Calvo and Theo St Francis
TED-Ed
This video explains the engineering systems astronauts depend on to generate oxygen in space, helping kids understand how humans adapt technology for extreme environments.
A Traveler's Guide to the Planets Full Episode | Saturn | @natgeokids
Nat Geo Kids
This episode takes children on an engaging tour of Saturn and its moons, using accessible storytelling to explore key features like the planet's rings and fascinating moons Titan and Enceladus.
Who Sent the Space Signal? | Learn to Count for Kids Compilation | Number Cartoon | Numberblocks
Numberblocks
This space-themed compilation helps preschoolers and early learners practice counting and number recognition through an engaging mystery storyline that holds their attention.
Hubble’s Cosmic Journey Full Episode | @natgeokids
Nat Geo Kids
This engaging documentary narrated by Neil deGrasse Tyson explains how the Hubble Space Telescope transformed our understanding of the universe through groundbreaking discoveries since 1990, making complex astronomy accessible for elementary-aged learners.
Games to pair with this
A few space & planets games, rounded out with popular picks while this shelf grows.
Ages 5–12 Anomaly Search
Anomaly Search is a casual spotting game where players find hidden differences and odd objects in images, perfect for quick brain-teasing sessions.
casual
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 5–12 Find the Intruder
This is a spot-the-difference puzzle game where players identify the one item that doesn't belong in a group, perfect for kids who enjoy visual challenges and logic puzzles.
brain
Ages 8–12 Soviet Codebreaker v1.0
A puzzle game where players write code to crack encrypted messages, ideal for kids interested in learning programming basics through espionage-themed challenges.
coding
Ages 7–12 Emergency Dispatcher 911
You manage emergency calls and dispatch responders to help people in crisis, ideal for kids interested in problem-solving and real-world responsibility.
simulation
Ages 7–12 Multi Surgery Hospital Games
This game lets kids perform virtual surgeries step-by-step at their own pace, teaching them about medical procedures through hands-on problem-solving challenges.
simulation
Ages 4–12 Donut Crash Saga
A match-3 puzzle game where players swap and match colorful donuts to earn points while managing a constantly depleting gauge, suited for casual gamers who enjoy timed challenges.
match 3
Ages 7–12 Spaceflight Simulator
Players design and launch rockets using real physics to explore planets and build bases, making it ideal for kids interested in engineering and space.
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
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