5 Ways to Set Up a Dreamy Space-Themed Classroom in the Lower Grades
Lower primary classrooms are all about creating safe and inspiring rooms - you could even say they lean towards creating a bit of a dreamy space. And what’s more magical than the cosmos?
The Watch this Space Classroom Decor collection in collaboration with author and illustrator, Philip Bunting, doesn’t just look good — it supports early learning with visuals that are bold, clear, and easy for little learners to connect with.
Here are five ways to set up a dreamy space-themed classroom in the lower grades using resources designed to lighten your load and lift that classroom.
1. Sound Correspondence Alphabet Posters – Letters That Launch
Early readers need specific support. A sound correspondence alphabet with clear visuals makes phonics stick — and when each letter is paired with a playful space-themed colour palette and Philip Bunting's iconic art, we're all hooked.
Teacher Tip: Use this teacher resource as a display or an interactive desk mat. With resizable options, the sky is the limit!
2. Ten Frames Number Posters – Count the Stars
Ten frames are a must-have in lower grades. Pairing them with number posters designed in line with the Watch this Space Classroom Decor colour way gives students a triple visual cue — the standard form, word form and a ten-frame representation.
Why it works: Young learners connect abstract numbers to concrete visuals, and cohesive colour palette keeps it fun.
3. Weather Display – Today’s Forecast: Stellar
An editable weather display brings daily conversation, maths, and science into your routine. In a space-themed classroom, your sun, clouds, and rain showers can orbit across the board like planets in the solar system.
✨ Teacher Tip: Have a “Weather Captain of the Day” who updates the display — building responsibility while practising observation skills.
4. Days at School Counter – 100 Days of Orbiting
Counting the days at school is a lower primary staple. A space-themed version makes it even more engaging — think rockets ticking off days until they reach the 100th-day celebration.
Bonus: Use this resource in the upper grades to convert between decimals, percentages and fractions when counting down to the last day of school!
5. Visually Friendly Daily Schedule – Mission Control for Little Astronauts
Visuals and structure = safety and accessibility in the early years. A visual daily schedule or timetable helps students anticipate what’s next, reduces anxiety, and keeps transitions smoother than a rocket launch. With subject specific icons and simple text, even pre-readers can follow along.
Why it matters: Lower grades thrive when they can see their day at a glance. A space theme makes it playful while reinforcing predictability.
From alphabet displays to daily schedules, these five dreamy space classroom decor essentials transform your classroom into a universe where young learners feel secure, engaged, and inspired.
At Gifted and Talented Teacher, we create classroom decor that’s as beautiful as it is practical — resources you’ll reach for again and again. Because every child deserves a space to grow.
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