If you’re looking for fun and engaging space bookmarks to encourage a love of reading, you’re in the right place. I created these free printable space bookmarks to make reading time even more exciting for kids who love rockets, planets, astronauts, and all things outer space.
These color-your-own bookmarks feature four playful designs with reading-themed space puns:
- Reading Is a Blast
- Reading Is Out of This World
- I’m Over the Moon with Reading
- Book Me to the Moon
Whether you’re a teacher creating a reading center, a homeschool parent planning a space unit study, or a caregiver looking for a screen-free activity, these printable bookmarks are an easy way to inspire young readers.
Why Kids Love Space Bookmarks
There’s something magical about outer space. From exploring distant planets to imagining life among the stars, space sparks curiosity and creativity in children of all ages.
Adding themed bookmarks to your reading routine can make books feel even more special. Kids love coloring and personalizing their own bookmarks, and they enjoy using them during independent reading time.
These printable space bookmarks are perfect for:
- Homeschool reading activities
- Classroom rewards
- Library centers
- Summer reading programs
- Space-themed units
- Early finishers
- Literacy stations
- Quiet time activities
What’s Included in the Free Space Bookmarks Printable
This free printable set includes four black-and-white coloring bookmarks featuring adorable space illustrations and kid-friendly reading puns.
Each bookmark includes:
- Astronauts
- Rockets
- Planets
- Stars
- Moons
- Fun space-themed reading sayings
Children can color each bookmark using crayons, colored pencils, markers, or gel pens to create a unique reading accessory they’ll be excited to use.
How to Use These Space Bookmarks
These bookmarks are designed to be simple and low prep.
- Download the free printable PDF (using the form below).
- Print the bookmarks on cardstock for added durability.
- Let children color and decorate their favorite designs.
- Cut along the bookmark outlines.
- Laminate the finished bookmarks for long-lasting use.
For an extra special touch, punch a hole at the top and add ribbon, yarn, or metallic string.
Educational Benefits of Coloring Bookmarks
Coloring bookmarks offers more than just creative fun.
As children color and cut out their bookmarks, they practice important skills, including:
- Fine motor development
- Hand-eye coordination
- Pencil grip
- Creativity and self-expression
- Reading motivation
I love activities that combine creativity with literacy because they help make reading feel like an adventure rather than a chore.
Pair These Space Bookmarks with Space-Themed Books
Take your space reading activities even further by pairing these bookmarks with exciting picture books.
Here are a few favorites:
- There’s No Place Like Space! by Tish Rabe
- Mousetronaut by Mark Kelly
- How to Catch a Star by Oliver Jeffers
- Astronaut Handbook by Meghan McCarthy
- National Geographic Little Kids First Big Book of Space by Catherine D. Hughes
Space Crafts to Pair with These Bookmarks
Looking for even more space-themed fun? Try pairing these bookmarks with simple crafts like:
- Build a paper plate solar system
- Create a rocket name craft
- Make a constellation viewer using a paper towel tube
- Design an astronaut helmet from a paper bag
- Create moon craters using paint and cotton balls
Combining crafts with reading activities helps children connect learning with hands-on creativity.
More Free Space Printables You’ll Love
If your children enjoy these space bookmarks, be sure to check out other space-themed activities, including:
These printables work wonderfully together for a complete space unit study.
Looking for Even More Space Bookmarks?
If your little readers can’t get enough outer space fun, I also created a larger set of 8 printable space coloring bookmarks available in my Missy Printable Design Teachers Pay Teachers Shop.
The full collection includes all four free designs featured in this post plus four additional space-themed bookmarks with even more rockets, planets, stars, and reading puns.
These printable bookmarks are perfect for:
- Classroom libraries
- Reading incentives and rewards
- Space-themed literacy centers
- Homeschool units
- Book fairs
- Summer reading programs
- Early finisher activities
Print the entire set and let children choose their favorite design, or rotate them throughout the year to keep reading time fresh and exciting.
The bookmarks are available in easy-to-print black-and-white format, making them a budget-friendly activity for teachers and parents alike. Simply print, color, cut, and laminate for a reusable reading tool kids will love.
You can grab the complete set here: Space Coloring Bookmarks for Kids on Teachers Pay Teachers.
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Get Your Free Space Bookmarks Here
I created these free printable space bookmarks to make reading time more exciting and encourage children to reach for books again and again.
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Conclusion
These printable space bookmarks are a fun, easy way to encourage reading while adding a little extra creativity to your day. Whether you’re using them at home, in the classroom, or at the library, they’re sure to become a favorite with young readers.
Print them, color them, and let kids blast off into their next great book adventure.
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