Space Pegboard Pattern Cards (A Fine Motor Activity)

Take little learners on an exciting journey into space with these fun, space-themed pegboard pattern cards! Featuring 13 familiar space designs, these hands-on activities encourage children to recreate colourful pictures on a 10 x 10 pegboard grid while developing fine motor skills, hand-eye coordination, colour recognition and visual discrimination.

Perfect for little space explorers, these pattern cards are a simple, engaging way to combine fine motor practice with early maths, problem-solving and space-themed learning!

What’s included:

• 13 space-themed pegboard pattern cards featuring Earth, alien, moon, astronaut, rocket, Jupiter, Mars, Uranus, Venus, Saturn, sun, Mercury and Neptune.
• Each design is created on a 10 x 10 grid for children to recreate using coloured pegs on a pegboard.

How it helps:

• Develops fine motor skills and hand strength
• Strengthens hand-eye coordination
• Encourages colour recognition and matching
• Builds visual discrimination and spatial awareness
• Supports pattern recognition and problem-solving
• Develops concentration and perseverance
• Encourages children to follow visual instructions

Where it fits:

• Continuous provision
• Fine motor areas
• Maths areas
• Independent activities
• Adult-led small groups
• Tuff trays
• Construction areas
• Space-themed provision
• Early Years and KS1 activities

Themes:

• Space
• Planets
• Astronauts
• STEM vocabulary
• A quick, hands‑on activity for EYFS and KS1 that adds a bit of space fun with zero faff.