Free If I Were An Astronaut Writing Prompt

The If I Were an Astronaut writing prompt was a big hit in our homeschool during our space unit.

It gave my son a chance to imagine what life in space might be like, and gave me insight into what he’d pack for the journey (apparently, our dog is coming too).

This simple worksheet turned into a great mix of creative writing and light science discussion, and it was easy to use without any prep, just print, write, and color.

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If I Were an Astronaut Worksheet

This printable writing activity gives kids space to imagine themselves as astronauts, while practicing creative writing in a low-pressure way.

It’s quick to set up and works just as well for a homeschool morning as it does for a classroom center.

What’s Included in the Worksheet

The prompt encourages kids to fill in short responses to questions like:

• I would take ______ to space
• I would miss ______ the most
• My favorite planet would be…
• My favorite space food would be…
• My favorite part about being an astronaut would be…

There’s space to color in the astronaut, rocket, and other illustrations too. My son always spends as much time coloring as he does writing, which works well for keeping things relaxed.

Simple Ways to Extend the Activity

Try pairing this worksheet with a book like The Astronaut’s Guide to Leaving the Planet. Or let your kids taste-test some freeze-dried space snacks before writing (ours were unsure about the ice cream!).

If they’re in the mood for something sillier, space-themed Mad Libs also make a great follow-up.

Books About Astronauts for Kids

If your kids are anything like mine, a good space-themed book can spark some amazing writing ideas. These are a few of our favorite astronaut books to read alongside the If I Were an Astronaut writing activity.

If I Were an Astronaut – This pairs perfectly with the worksheet! It walks kids through an astronaut’s day—from training to launch—and encourages them to imagine themselves in space. It’s upbeat, empowering, and great for early elementary.

Bella the Scientist Goes to Outer Space – A fun read-aloud featuring a curious girl who travels the galaxy with her friends. My son enjoyed the mix of science and teamwork, and it opened up conversations about what astronauts really do in space.

The Astronaut’s Guide to Leaving the Planet – This one’s better for older kids (or curious adults). It’s full of real astronaut stories, funny facts, and surprising details about what it’s like to live in space. A great pick for kids who ask big questions.

More Free Space-Themed Printables

If your kids are enjoying the astronaut writing prompt, here are a few other solar system worksheets we’ve used to round out our unit:

• Astronaut coloring pages – Great for quiet time after writing. My son liked adding his own space badge designs to the suits.
• Moon phases worksheets – These helped us talk through how the moon changes shape, and we even tracked the real moon for a week.
• Space-themed math activities – Perfect for preschoolers learning to count with rockets, planets, and stars.
• Planets matching game – An interactive way to review the order and names of the planets.
• Moon phases word search – A fun way to reinforce space vocab while still feeling like a game.
• Planet coloring sheets – Ideal for younger kids, especially when paired with books or a quick space video.
• Famous astronaut biographies – We added these printable pages to our morning basket for a quick daily read-aloud.

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Last Updated on 27 June 2025 by Clare Brown