Who has an astronaut fan or a solar system fanatic? Grab that big box of LEGO and get ready for a whole new set of LEGO challenges today with a space theme. These LEGO space challenge cards are a great way to get kids fired up over STEM. Follow the prompts to complete the space build using the LEGO you already have. Maybe the kiddos will even invent their own challenges!
Fun LEGO Space Challenges for Kids
LEGO is one of the most excellent and versatile play materials out there. He has been in love since my son connected his first LEGO bricks. Usually, we enjoy tons of cool science experiments together, so here we have mixed science and STEM with LEGO building ideas.
Why Use LEGO for Hands-On Learning and STEM?
LEGO bricks are perfect for hands-on learning and STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) education for kids for several reasons. First and foremost, they encourage creativity and problem-solving. By providing a medium for kids to build and experiment, LEGO bricks enable kids to explore their imaginations and find innovative solutions to various challenges.
LEGO sets often come with detailed instructions, allowing children to follow step-by-step guides to create complex structures. This helps them develop their ability to read and understand technical documents, enhancing their spatial awareness and logical thinking.
These LEGO task cards do include instructions for kids to follow!
Moreover, LEGO can teach various STEM concepts, such as physics, geometry, and mathematics. Kids can learn about balance, friction, and gravity while constructing and testing their creations. They can also use LEGO to study concepts like symmetry and patterns, making learning more engaging and hands-on.
The LEGO task cards below are fantastic for exploring math, symmetry, and patterns!
Collaboration is another key advantage of LEGO bricks. Kids can work together to solve problems, share ideas, and build projects as a team, promoting important social and communication skills.
LEGO Challenge Cards
As you may know, we LOVE everything STEM, science, and slime-related here. So we have combined that with LEGO® for AMAZING learning and playing experiences! If you are looking for things to do for the kids at home, LEGO is the perfect activity for kids of all ages.
ALSO CHECK OUT: Best Space Theme Activities for Kids
The benefits of LEGO are numerous. From hours of free play to more complicated STEM projects, LEGO building has encouraged learning through exploration for decades. Our LEGO activities cover many areas of learning that are great for preschoolers through to the early teen years.
LEGO Space Ideas
If you’ve wanted an easy, playful learning activity to share with your kiddos, you will love this space theme-building activity. All you need to do is download our free printable LEGO space challenges below, find some basic bricks, and get started!
These LEGO challenge ideas go beyond the basic challenge cards because they offer a special task to complete!
These LEGO challenge cards each feature a space theme build and a specific building task! Read the task and complete the LEGO challenge idea. Race a friend or sibling. Who can complete the challenge the fastest?
Add in these free space themed color by number packs too!
How to Get Started:
Discovering how to use the LEGO pieces you already have to make something cool is a great skill for young kids to learn early on. You don’t always need more of something. Instead, use your imagination and work with what you already have!
Here are a few tips:
- Don’t have enough of one color? Use another!
- Have a fun piece you can use instead? Go ahead!
- Want to take the challenge to another level? Make up your own additions!
- This Classic LEGO set is perfect if you need to add pieces to your collection.
The goal is to be able to put those critical thinking skills to the test!
Free LEGO Space Challenge Cards
LEGO Minifig Habitat Challenge
Build a LEGO space diorama or what is also called a minifig habitat. This challenge does show a specific design setup, but then the creativity is all yours. See our example of a minifig habitat here.
Get the free LEGO space habitat challenge here
More Fun LEGO Ideas
- 30 Day LEGO Challenge Calendar
- LEGO Animals (challenges
- LEGO Monsters (challenges)
- LEGO Pirates (challenges)
- LEGO Landmarks
- LEGO Animal Habitats
Favorite LEGO Space Sets
Here are a few of our favorite LEGO space sets. I am an Amazon affiliate.
Note: LEGO sets do retire from production which increases their value and cost. Generally, the LEGO City line has new sets annualy.
LEGO City Space Sets: These sets are part of the LEGO City theme and include various spacecraft, space shuttles, astronauts, and space-related vehicles. They are typically designed for younger builders and provide a great introduction to space exploration.
LEGO Creator Space Sets: Creator sets are known for their versatility, allowing kids to build multiple models from a single set. Some space-themed Creator sets might include futuristic space stations, lunar bases, or intergalactic vehicles.
LEGO Ideas Sets: These sets are often fan-designed and can cover a wide range of space-related topics. For example, there have been LEGO Ideas sets featuring the Apollo Saturn V rocket, Women of NASA, and the International Space Station. These sets are often more detailed and educational.
LEGO Space-themed Minifigure Packs: Some sets focus on providing a variety of space-themed minifigures, which can be a great addition to any space-themed LEGO collection.
More Fun LEGO Activities
Printable LEGO Brick Building Project Pack
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WHAT’S INCLUDED:
- 10O+ Brick theme learning activities in an e-book guide using the bricks you have on hand! Activities include literacy, math, science, art, STEM, and more!
- Brick STEM activity challenges complete with instructions and examples such as a marble run, catapult, balloon car, and more.
- Brick Building STEM Challenges and Task Cards keep kids busy! Includes animals, pirates, space, and monsters!
- Landmark Challenge Cards: Virtual tours and facts to get kids building and exploring the world.
- Habitat Challenge Cards: Take the challenge and build your own creative animals in their habitats
- Brick theme I-Spy and Bingo games are perfect for game day!
- Screen-free coding activities with a brick theme. Learn about algorithms and binary code!
- Explore mini-fig emotions and much more.
- A complete year of Brick themed seasonal and holiday challenges and task cards
- Brick Building Early learning pack filled with letters, numbers, and shapes!
Hi!
I love all of your activities and they are especially great to have during this time. I was wondering if the space activities were meant to create 2D builds or 3D. Do the kids just lay out the bricks in the patterns on each card? Thank you for your help and for all of these fun activities! 🙂
Hi Betsy!
That’s the beauty of the cards! To start just laying out the bricks works well. However, taking the challenges to various levels is what it’s all about!