Mae Jemison Handprint Rocket Craft
$3.00
Celebrate history, science, and big dreams with this inspiring Mae Jemison handprint rocket craft! This printable honors Mae Jemison, who became the first Black woman to travel to space in 1992 aboard Space Shuttle STS-47.
On the left side of the page, children learn a simple, age-appropriate fact about Mae Jemison’s historic journey. In the center, a rocket is ready for creativity — kids add their painted handprints as the rocket flames, making the craft interactive, meaningful, and unforgettable. An astronaut floats in space with planets surrounding the scene, creating a fun and inspiring outer space design.
This low-prep activity is perfect for Black History Month, space units, women in STEM lessons, and classroom discussions about dreaming big.
✨ What’s Included:
✔️ 1 high-resolution printable PNG
✔️ 11 x 8.5 standard US size
✔️ Print & go format
✔️ Kid-friendly historical fact included
🧠 Perfect For:
• Black History Month activities
• Preschool & Kindergarten classrooms
• Space and STEM units
• Women in history lessons
• Bulletin board displays
• Meaningful take-home keepsakes
💡 Teacher Tip:
Use red, orange, and yellow paint for realistic rocket flames — or let kids choose their own colors to represent that everyone’s journey is unique.
Pair this craft with a discussion about:
What does it mean to be brave?
What are your big dreams?
What would you explore if you went to space?
📌 Please Note:
• This is a digital download
• No physical item will be mailed
• For personal and classroom use only
