If you’ve got a little space lover at home, this paper plate astronaut helmet craft is such a fun way to spark their imagination.
With just a paper plate, some craft paper, and a few simple supplies, kids can create their very own astronaut helmet for pretend play, classroom activities, or a space-themed afternoon at home.
This is an easy craft that works well for younger children with a bit of help, but older kids will enjoy adding their own creative details too.
Pair it with books about space, a solar system lesson, or even a movie night featuring their favorite astronauts and rockets for an out-of-this-world activity.
Supplies Needed for a Paper Plate Astronaut Helmet
- Colored craft papers
- Printable template
- Craft glue
- Pencil
- Scissors
- Paper plate
- Markers (optional for outlining details)
How to Make a Paper Plate Astronaut Helmet
Step 1
Prepare the template patterns. Select your colored craft papers and a medium-sized paper plate for the astronaut helmet craft. Trace the template patterns onto the selected craft papers and carefully cut them out.
Step 2
Take the antenna cutout and glue it onto one of the communicator device cutouts. Glue the glass shine cutout onto the helmet glass cutout.
Step 3
Choose a paper plate for the helmet base. Our template is designed to fit a smaller paper plate.
Step 4
Glue the helmet glass base to the bottom flat side of the paper plate. Leave enough space below the glass section for the button cutouts.
Step 5
Attach the helmet base or support cutout to the bottom edge of the paper plate helmet.
Step 6
Glue the communicator device cutouts onto both sides of the paper plate helmet.
Step 7
Use markers to trace around the shapes and details to give the astronaut helmet a neat finished look.
Step 8
Glue the button cutouts underneath the helmet glass area on the paper plate. Add outlines and details to the buttons with markers.
Tips for This Space Craft
- Let kids personalize their helmets with stickers, glitter glue, or metallic markers.
- Silver, white, blue, and red papers give the craft a classic astronaut look, but kids can get creative with colors too.
- Pair this activity with a lesson about astronauts, the moon landing, or the solar system.
- This would make a fun addition to a space-themed birthday party or classroom unit.
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Why Kids Love This Astronaut Craft
Paper plate crafts are inexpensive, easy to set up, and perfect for encouraging creativity.
This astronaut helmet craft also gives kids a chance to engage in imaginative play once the craft is complete. They can pretend they’re exploring the moon, floating through space, or heading off on their next big mission.
Once the helmets are finished, kids can jump right into imaginative play. Pair this craft with our moving rocket craft and let them pretend they’re blasting off on their very own space adventure.
This paper plate astronaut helmet craft is a simple and creative activity that turns everyday supplies into something magical. Whether you’re crafting at home, in the classroom, or during summer camp, it’s a fun way to encourage imaginative play while exploring a love of space and science.
If you’re looking for more screen-free activities, easy kids’ crafts like this one can be a great addition to summer afternoons or rainy days at home.
Pair this craft with some fun space learning by exploring the kid-friendly games, activities, and facts available on NASA Space Place.
Grab your paper plates and craft supplies and get ready for a space adventure right from your kitchen table.
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