- Fun & Upbeat Space Songs for Kids
Perfect for dancing and games:
- “Rocketship Run” – Laurie Berkner Band
- “Zoom Zoom Zoom, We’re Going to the Moon” – Traditional
- “Aiken Drum” – Super Simple Songs (fun alien version)
- “Outer Space” – StoryBots
- “Interplanet Janet” – Schoolhouse Rock!
- “The Planets Song” – Kids Learning Tube
You can create a playlist on Spotify or YouTube using those tracks (search “space songs for kids”).
- Instrumental Galactic Background Music
Great for during crafts, food time, or quieter transitions:
- Ambient Space Music – search “Space Ambience for Kids” or “Relaxing Galaxy Music”
- NASA Sounds Playlist – includes real recordings of planets, rocket launches, and mission chatter (cool, not scary)
- Epic Cinematic Space Soundtracks (just instrumental) from:
- Wall-E
- Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge Symphonic Suite
- Lightyear (Disney/Pixar) soundtrack
- Sound Effects (Looped or for Activities)
Great for themed games or stations:
- Rocket Launch Countdown
- Alien UFO sounds
- Cosmic wind or asteroid fields
- Mission Control voice clips (“3…2…1…Blast off!”)
You can find these free or bundled in kids’ party sound effect packs on YouTube, Spotify, or kid-focused DJ apps.
Pro Tip: How to Use These
- Dance Party Time? → Use the upbeat playlist.
- Games or Obstacle Course? → Play spacey adventure instrumentals or countdown sounds.
- Craft or Snack Break? → Loop ambient galaxy music with a soft beat.
- Entry or Welcome Moment? → Play NASA launch countdowns and dramatic “blast off” sounds as kids arrive.