Mike made this cute paper shuttle with the kids over New Years’. They rolled a sheet of paper for the body, traced a saucer to make the cone (you only need a quarter circle to make a cone, but they used the full circle and doubled over), and cut small triangles for the base. Emma drew the entire family as astronauts!
Do your kids love the idea of space travel?
MaryAnne lives in Silicon Valley with her Stanford professor husband Mike and their four children. She writes about parenting through education, creativity, and play. Mama Smiles - Joyful Parenting is a space to share crafts, hands on learning activities, and family outings that enrich lives and bring families together.
Catherine says
So cute!
Jennifer says
I LOVE the family peeking through the windows!! (Was a meal served on the flight? LOL!)
Jen says
What a great space shuttle!
Elisa | blissfulE says
Cutest space shuttle ever!!! The first family in space. :)
Ticia says
He makes so many great things for the kids.
Mom and Kiddo says
What a cute, cute idea!
Quadmama says
I love the astronauts! In preschool my girls made similar space ships but one of my daughters was absent that day. We had fun helping her make one at home.(we used a toilet paper roll for the “body”)
maryanne says
A toilet roll would make a great body for a spaceship!
Natalie says
Great craft! Yes, Anna loves the idea of space travel and plays space ships quite often, especially when her boy friend comes over to play. Emma is so creative with her drawings!
jeannine: waddlee-ah-chaa says
Of course the kiddos love space travel. I think most children enjoy space travel adventures.
The pictures of the family in the windows make my heart smile. So sweet!
Ann says
Cute – I might make one with my 4 year old son tomorrow, I think he would love that!
sherri says
That is super duper adorable!
Elise @ Inspiration Surrounds Creativity Abounds says
Love Emma’s finishing touch – perfect.
Cerys @ Rainy Day Mum says
I saw this on pinterest recently and had to add it to my World Space Week board I hadn’t realised at the time that it was by you – Brilliant and I love the drawings will have to try something next year in world space week thank you for some more inspiration.
maryanne says
Thank you, Cerys =)
Joyce @Dinosaurs And Octopuses says
What a fabulous rocket! And memorable time spent together :) My little boy is absolutely fascinated by space. We should make one too!
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