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How to Make DIY Space Geoboards for Kids

by Catalina Gutierrez
July 1, 2025
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Learn how to create DIY space geoboards for kids in 4 easy steps. A great activity to connect with study about space for kids.

Updated July 2025

Space geoboards are one of my favorite activities to do with kids. It’s something we come back to again and again because it’s just that fun.

If your child is into space—planets, moons, black holes, constellations, astronauts—you’re going to love this project. It’s the perfect mix of art and learning, and a great way to build on their interests.

You can easily tie it into a space book you’re reading together or a fun conversation about the stars. It’s such a great hands-on way to dig a little deeper into space while making something cool.

And we love that it’s not just about the final product (which is super fun to hang up!), but the creative process along the way.

How to Make DIY Space Geoboards

MATERIALS

INSTRUCTIONS

Time needed: 1 hour

  1. Paint the cork

    Start by painting the cork round black. You can mix in a little “stardust” (glitter) to the black paint to make it sparkly.

  2. Create the pieces of your galaxy

    While the cork round dries, start working on the planets, moon, Earth and anything you want to add to your geoboard. Use markers on white paper or a white label sheet (with a sticky side) for this.

  3. Add the pieces

    Cut out the pieces and glue them (or stick them if using a label sheet) to the dry cork round.
    Add stars and round stickers too, if you have them.

    adding items to space geo board

  4. Create constellations!

    Next, form the constellations by adding push pins to your geoboard in any shape you like.

    Lastly, to finish your constellations, add the loom bands in the color of your preference. 

    space geoboard

That’s it! This is such a super simple and super fun activity for kids!

Hang the finished DIY space geoboards on the wall or tape a beaded string to the back and hang!

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