Solar System Craft Mobile with Printable

Easy Solar System Project Paper Plate Mobile 🌍

Make learning about space fun, creative, and hands-on with this Easy Solar System Project Paper Plate Mobile!

This engaging craft activity helps children explore the solar system while developing creativity, fine motor skills, and curiosity about the universe.

Perfect for classrooms, homeschooling, science units, or at-home art time, this project turns a simple paper plate into a stunning spiral space mobile.

🎨 What’s Included

This printable set includes two versions of space-themed templates:

· Pre-colored templates – ready to cut and assemble

· Coloring templates – kids can color and decorate the planets themselves

These options make the activity flexible for different ages and learning levels.

✅ How the Project Works

1. Prepare a black disposable paper plate.

2. Cut the plate into a spiral shape from the outside toward the center.

3. Use the provided templates to color (if using the coloring version) and cut out the planets.

4. Attach the planets along the spiral paper plate.

5. Tie a string to the center of the plate.

6. Hang it up and watch as the spiral gently drops down to create a beautiful solar system mobile!

🌌 Educational Benefits

This Easy Solar System Project Paper Plate Mobile is more than just a craft:

· Encourages interest in planets and space science

· Supports STEAM learning through art + science

· Builds fine motor skills with coloring, cutting, and assembling

· Promotes creative expression and imagination

· Great conversation starter about the solar system, planets, and the universe

Children learn best when they create—and this project makes abstract space concepts visual, interactive, and memorable.

✨ Perfect For

· Science & space-themed lessons

· Classroom art and bulletin board displays

· Homeschool science units

· Birthday parties or space-themed activities

· Printable craft projects for kids