Space day 2025 KS2 Activities

KS2 Space-Themed Poetry Comprehension Pack | Whole Class Reading Resource (Ages 7 – 11)

Bring the wonders of space into your classroom with this KS2 Whole Class Reading Poetry Comprehension Resource, inspired by poems from Spaced Out, a collection curated by Brian Moses and James Carter.

✨ What’s Included:

• 28-page dyslexia-friendly teaching PowerPoint
• 9 printable PDF resources
• Designed to support 3 engaging space poems:
  • Space Junk by Joshua Seigal (p.66)
  • The Great Galactic Ghoul by Brian Moses (p.75)
  • Galileo (1564–1642) by Chrissie Gittins (p.92)

🛰️ Perfect for Space Day – Friday 2nd May 2025!
Whether you’re teaching about astronauts, planets, or intergalactic creatures, this pack is ideal for KS2 space topics, poetry lessons, or World Space Week activities.

📚 Why Teachers Love It:

• Supports vocabulary development and comprehension skills
• Encourages critical thinking through thought-provoking questions
• Engaging activities that promote a love of poetry and introduce children to a range of poets
• Suitable for Years 3 to 6, recommended for ages 7+, Year 3 and 4
• Easy to use with whole class, group, or guided reading sessions

Note: Poetry extracts not included – please ensure you have access to the poems via the book “Spaced Out”.

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