Looking for a fun, interactive and easy activity that you can do with your family and friends?

This simple printable Mars craft template is one craft you should count on to make during the weekend.

This easy printable Mars craft template will help kids learn the interesting facts about Mars and the Solar System.

Work on practicing those coloring, fine motor skills and creative thinking with our simple printable Mars drawing template.

Use the red planet Mars craft for school projects, outer space themed décor, DIY crafts and more.

Follow the instructions below or watch the tutorial video in this post to build your own Mars craft.

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Printable Cut and Paste Mars Craft

Mars Craft Supplies Needed

Printable Mars Template <—-PURCHASE IN OUR SHOP
Colored Cardstock or Construction Paper
White Cardstock Paper
Scissors
Glue
Colored Pencils, Markers or Crayons

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Ideas for Easy Preschool Paper Mars Craft

Don’t miss out the chance to include this fun printable Mars craft template in your everyday life with the kids.

1. All About Mars

Do you have a child who dreams to be an astronaut or wants to be part of NASA?

Do you know any fun facts about the planet Mars?

This easy printable Mars craft template will help your children to learn the interesting facts about Mars.

Did you know that Mars is the fourth planet from the sun in our Solar System?

It’s named after the Roman God of war and also known as the Red Planet.

Did you know that Mars is the second smallest planet?

It’s smaller than Earth with a diameter of 4217 miles.

Mars is rocky with craters and mountains that makes it a terrestrial planet.

Can you guess how many moons Mars have?

That’s right! Mars has two moons called Phobos and Deimos.

You see, Mars is an interesting planet!

2. Mars Children’s Book Collection

Reading daily to young children makes them love books and motivates them to read by themselves.

Reading provides a lot of great benefits to your little ones, it will expand their vocabulary, boost brain development, enhance imagination and more.

Here’s a few lists of my child’s favorite books that make the perfect pair to your fun printable Mars craft template.

3. Papier Mache Planet Mars Craft

We thought it would be fun to create a papier mâché red planet Mars craft using basic materials you probably already have at home.

First, let’s make an adhesive mixture by putting the white flour or glue in the bowl and mix it with water.

Next, have your child blow the balloon just enough to form a circle.

Get some old newspapers and cut them into strips.

Dip the cut-out newspaper in your adhesive mixture and stick it to the balloon.

Continue doing it all over the balloon and apply two layers to make sure of full coverage.

Let it completely dry before starting to paint the planet.

Let your kids unleash their creativity by mixing paint colors onto the newspaper and setting it aside to dry.

When it’s dry, you can tie a string on your Mars craft.

Find the perfect place to hang your papier mâché Mars craft that will look like it’s floating.

4. Space Themed Party

Are you planning to throw a party for your space-lover kiddos?

Well, great news because you can turn this simple printable Mars clip art into party decorations!

Enjoy the process of coloring, cutting and gluing together the Mars craft patterns with your little ones.

The coolest part about this preschool Mars craft, you can use it as party banners, cupcake toppers, table displays, invitation cards and more.

Everyone will definitely have a blast with a space themed party, especially little kids who will dress-up as astronauts.

If you’re looking for more printable template ideas for your next theme party, try these:

We hope you enjoyed all these amazing ideas in using this basic printable Mars craft template with your toddler, preschooler and kindergarten.

Keep scrolling to get your very own Mars craft today and start with your little ones and their planet craft buddies today!

Mars Craft Instructions

Ready to add this red planet in your outer space crafts?

First, ask your child to pick which version of this printable Mars craft template they want to make first.

Download and print the simple printable Mars craft template on a white sheet of paper.

Help your little one to cut out the Mars pattern template into individual sections.

Use a glue stick to attach the crater onto the Mars surface.

The best part is, there’s no right or wrong in attaching the craters.

This basic printable Mars craft is so easy that even preschoolers can do it with minimal supervision.

More Options to Choose:

You can print the blank version and trace the cut outs on card stock paper for a sturdier Mars craft,
Print the Mars template in color for a simple and easy rainy day craft or,
Print the blank Mars template and use it as a fun coloring sheet activity and then glue the pieces of the Mars craft together.

Printable Mars Template

Mars Templates (PURCHASE IN OUR SHOP)

Keep your children busy during the weekend using the two different versions of these easy printable Mars craft templates!

There’s a basic black and white planet Mars with no color for toddlers to develop their coloring skills.

There’s also a red planet Mars craft template for preschool and kindergarten kids to practice their scissor skills.

Don’t forget to share your learning plans in the comments.

Need more planet fun? Check out our packed list of planets for simple craft fun with your little ones.

When you have finished, be sure to share your creation on Simple Mom Project’s Facebook Page and follow me on Pinterest!

Kaitlen D.

Mars Craft With Printable Template

Printable Cut and Paste Mars Craft

Mars Craft Supplies Needed

Need more crafty fun? Check out our Jupiter Craft, Venus Craft and Earth Craft. They are perfect for those days when staying indoors is the only thing your family can do!