Space explorers

Cardboard rockets and drawn planets provide the main activity. Keep the mission cooperative and the supplies reusable where possible.

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• Optional extraRecheel space tableware for 24 on Amazon (paid link)

  Quantity: One 24-place kit leaves 12 settings after 12 children.

  Space meal/cake plates, cups, napkins and straws; add cutlery.

  Before you buy: No cutlery or table covering is listed. Ratings appear shared across designs; verify the space variant.

• For the party planCrayola construction paper, two-pack on Amazon (paid link)

  Quantity: Use 24–36 sheets from one two-pack, or your existing paper.

  Use 24–36 sheets for rocket fins, planet cards and mission badges.

  Before you buy: Manufacturer minimum age 3. Adults prepare toddler decorations. Paper is not food-contact wrapping; use child-safe cutting tools with supervision.

• For the party planCrayola washable markers on Amazon (paid link)

  Quantity: One 40-marker box split into three shared trays.

  Three shared trays for rocket decorating and drawing a new planet.

  Before you buy: Ages 3+. Work on ordinary paper. Protect the craft surface and recap after use; some feedback mentions drying.

• For the party planElmer’s washable purple glue sticks, 12-pack on Amazon (paid link)

  Quantity: Use three shared sticks from a 12-pack.

  Assemble lightweight paper rocket parts; adults manage cutting and any stronger cardboard joints.

  Before you buy: Check package age instructions, supervise use and keep caps out of younger children’s reach. Adults handle cutting; not food decoration supplies.

Bring from home or buy locally: Clean cardboard tubes and boxes with edges checked · Picture clues for younger guests · Cutlery and a protected making table · A folder or paper sleeve for each planet drawing · Cake or other birthday treat, allergy-checked snacks and drinks · Adult food and settings counted separately