Straw Rockets

My preschooler still absolutely LOVES rockets and space shuttles.  Over the years, we've made a lot of  awesome transportation crafts, but I was excited to post  these straw rockets today because they were easy to make (and FREE)!

Easy Straw Rockets

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We got a bunch of covered straws from our local burger place.  Then, I carefully ripped the straw cover in half.

Then, I doodled a couple of space shuttles onto computer paper and cut them out.  I used clear tape to attach them to half of the straw cover.

And that's it!  Now just blow on the straw and watch your rocket soar!  

Once one straw cover gets wet, just tape a rocket onto the other half and get ready to launch again.

3, 2, 1, blast off!

Space-Themed books

Looking for some good space-themed books?   Here are some of our favorites that would go great with this craft:

• The Magic School Bus Lost In The Solar System 
• The Berenstain Bears on the Moon (Bright and Early Books) 
• Papa Please get the moon for me
• Cat in the hat:  There's No Place Like Space: All About Our Solar System  

6 other FUN space-themed crafts!

And here are 6 other neat space-themed crafts to continue the out-of-this-world fun!

• Easy cardboard roll space shuttle (with template)
• Glow in the dark Moon Shirt
• Space shuttle climbing toy!
• Galaxy Umbrella
• Flashlight light Painting
• Galaxy Light Jar

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Happy making friends!