The Ultimate Gift Guide for Kids Who Love Space
Straight from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, we bring you the Ultimate Gift Guides for Kids Who Love Space.
We found the best gifts for every aspiring astronaut, from magnetic rocketships to star projectors to freeze-dried ice cream. Just call us the Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin of space-themed gifts – it’s one small step for us but one giant leap for parents everywhere.
Houston, we have a gift guide.
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Gift Ideas for Toddlers
My First Big Book of Outer Space
Take an extraordinary expedition through space with My First Big Book of Outer Space. This cosmic coloring book is filled with appealing artwork with chunky black lines.
Your little explorer will go on a celestial adventure as they color in sparkling stars, planets, and mesmerizing galaxies.
Petit Collage Outer Space Floor Puzzle
This 24-piece puzzle features sturdy, oversized pieces perfect for little astronauts. With colorful space scenes to explore, kids will boost their problem-solving skills while exploring the cosmos!
Learning Resources Shining Stars Projector
Young astronomers can explore space by beaming close-up images of the stars, planets, and more! The Shining Stars Projector Set includes a projector, display stand, 24 images, and an activity guide.
LEGO DUPLO 3 in 1 Space Shuttle Adventure Set
Launch into creativity with the LEGO DUPLO 3-in-1 Space Shuttle Adventure! This set lets kids build, rebuild, and imagine endless galactic missions. With astronauts, an alien, and fun light-up bricks, the sky’s the limit!
Little Tikes Adventure Rocket
3, 2, 1… Ignition! Get ready for a rocket-fueled adventure with the Little Tikes Adventure Rocket.
Standing nearly 4’ tall, this rocket will transport your child’s imagination to infinity and beyond with its realistic lights, captivating sounds, and interactive features! Pretend to be an astronaut floating in zero gravity, exploring distant planets, and encountering extraterrestrial friends.
Melissa & Doug Sticker WOW! Astronaut Set
Stamp out space adventures with 300 easy-to-remove stickers and a collectible astronaut stamper! This activity pad inspires creativity and keeps hands busy for hours.
Little Tikes Adventure Rover
Launch into space adventures with the Little Tikes Adventure Rover! Whether your little astronaut is zooming indoors or exploring outdoors, this ride-on features sound FX, a removable floorboard for foot power, and parent controls.
Spaceblock (An Abrams Block Book)
3…2…1…Blast off into learning with Spaceblock! This charming book introduces kids to the wonders of space, from the moon landing to modern-day astronauts and Mars rovers. Featuring die-cut pages, fun gatefolds, and colorful illustrations, it’s an out-of-this-world adventure!
Gift Ideas for Preschoolers
Learning Resources Solar System Puzzle Globe
Engage a young astronomer’s mind with the Learning Resources Solar System Puzzle Globe. This stellar puzzle allows kids to explore the wonders of the solar system as they assemble the planets and moons.
Lookout for the surprise feature! When the lights go out, the glove reveals a fun space surprise—the astronaut and constellations glow in the dark!
Melissa & Doug Astronaut Costume Set
Your little astronaut will be over the moon when they step into this astronaut jumpsuit, slip on the stretchy silver gloves, and place on their shiny space helmet! There’s even a reusable name tag that proudly IDs your little space explorer.
iPlay, iLearn Rocket Space Toy
Fuel your little one’s imagination with this iPlay, iLearn Rocket Space Playset! Build a space shuttle, take apart astronauts, and explore STEM with the included electric drill. Perfect for hands-on adventures to the stars for kids ages 3 and up!
Learning Resources Giant Inflatable Solar System
Turn any room into a space-age experience with this inflatable, hangable solar system! The set includes a 23″ diameter sun, proportionally sized planets, and the Earth’s moon. It even has a foot pump and repair kit!
LEGO City Spaceship and Asteroid Discovery Set
Have a galactic adventure with the LEGO City Spaceship and Asteroid Discovery set! Kids will build a cool spaceship, uncover crystals in meteors, and meet an alien friend. Includes space crew minifigures and tools for some interstellar fun!
Magna-Tiles Space Building Set
Tons of imaginative play with the MAGNA-TILES Space Set! Build shuttles, capsules, and space stations with 32 magnetic pieces, including cool space-themed designs. Perfect for explorers, it fosters STEM learning through hands-on fun!
Ravensburger Space Memory Game
Travel to a galaxy full of fun with the Ravensburger Space Memory Game! Match planets, astronauts, and rockets while boosting focus and memory skills. It’s an out-of-this-world gift for space lovers!
LeapFrog Magic Adventures Telescope
Kids can zoom in on the Moon and nature with 110x magnification, explore over 100 NASA videos, and pilot a spacecraft in exciting missions. It’s the ultimate gift for budding astronauts!
Tiny Expressions Giant Space Coloring Poster
Take a coloring adventure with the Tiny Expressions Giant Space Coloring Poster. With its giant size and captivating space-themed illustrations, your space explorer can dive into a cosmic world of color and imagination filled with planets, constellations, and the sun.
Gift Ideas for Little Kids
Astronaut Space Projector
It is an interstellar experience with the Astronaut Space Projector. The astronaut-shaped device beams images of planets, stars, and galaxies onto any surface, instantly turning a room into a captivating landscape. With adjustable projection angles and multiple image discs, this projector guarantees endless stellar displays.
Get ready to take flight among the stars!
Glow in the Dark Ceiling Stars
Create a mesmerizing display with the Wonder Stars Glow in the Dark Ceiling Stars. These stars bring the night sky indoors, transforming any room into a galaxy.
LEGO Classic Creative Space Planets
Kids can build their own solar system, complete with a rocket ship, funny alien, and glow-in-the-dark bricks. Endless reconfigurations spark imaginative adventures among the stars!
Stomp Rocket Space Collection Rocket Launcher
Get ready to launch an adventure with the Stomp Rocket Space Collection! Kids can stomp and blast three NASA rockets—SLS, Space Shuttle Atlantis, and Saturn V—up to 100 feet high!
Paint by Sticker Kids: Outer Space
Take a journey into outer space with Paint by Sticker. Kids will love watching ten cosmic paintings come to life, including a spaceship, astronaut, the sun, and more.
Glowing 3D Solar System
Bring the wonder and magic of space to your child’s room with this glow-in-the-dark 3D solar system. Hang the glowing planets from the ceiling, then attach the glowing adhesive stars, comets, and asteroids. Then look up at the universe you created!
Mudpuppy Solar System Puzzle
Kids will have fun and learn about the solar system with this 70+ piece puzzle. The puzzle pieces are shaped like the planets and feature the names of the planets on the back.
Uncle Milton Moon in My Room
The Moon In My Room hangs on the wall and shines bright, just like the real one! Look outside at night to see what type of moon it is, then use the remote to match this one using the lunar phases.
Guess in 10: All About Space
Gather your crew and ask up to 10 questions to guess the space object. With 50 collectible cards, learning about the cosmos has never been this thrilling!
Lego Creator 3-in-1 Space Astronaut
Build an adventurous astronaut, a space-loving pup, or a daring viper jet. With posable figures and display stands, a galaxy of fun awaits!
Astronaut FReeze-Dried Ice Cream
Enjoy creamy Neapolitan flavor with a cosmic crunch—perfect for space-themed parties, hiking adventures, or just a fun snack. No melting mess means this treat is truly out of this world!
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