Ready Jet Go!
Curiosity about space starts very early. And who better to ask about space than someone who’s actually been there – an alien boy named Jet Propulsion! “Ready Jet Go!” a series for children ages 5 to 8, is a kid’s first introduction to space, earth science, and technology. It’s all presented in an entertaining and engaging way that will inspire a life-long interest. Jet and his Earth friends explore the solar system and how it affects our planet, all while learning about friendship and teamwork. Learn More About the Show
Articles
Using Science to Explore Space with Ready Jet Go!
Encourage kids to use science to learn about their place on (and off!) the planet with these tips from astronaut Dr. Amy Mainzer.
Stargazing and Other Astronomy Activities You Can Do With Your Kids
If Ready Jet Go! got your kids interested in space, check out these ways to stargaze from your home.
Exploring Space: 10 Books for Little Astronauts
Here are 10 books to help answer (and inspire) all those questions kids have about space!
How to Watch the Solar Eclipse With Your Kids
Dr. Amy Mainzer, a NASA astronomer who is better known to kids as Dr. Amy from Ready Jet Go!, talks about helping children understand and safely experience this amazing astronomical event.
Ready Jet Go! Space-Themed Birthday Party from PBS KIDS
Throw a space-themed birthday party with Jet Propulsion, Sunspot and friends! Free printable invitations, decorations and games to download.
Hands-On Activities
"The Right Stuff" Moon Landing Game
Celebrate the 50th anniversary of Apollo 11 with a board game that is out of this world!
Engineer a Rocket Ship
Using paper and string, your child will create a pulley system that sends a gliding rocket ship soaring through space.
Explore What Saturn’s Rings Are Made of With 3D Art
25 min activityLearn about Saturn’s rings by creating 3D art with your child.
Make a Galaxy in a Jar
30 min activityExplore the wonders that make up our galaxy by recreating its beauty in a bottle.
Make a Moon Phase Box
25 min activityMake a moon phase box to get a closer look at how and why the moon’s shape appears to change.
Make a Pumpkin Smoothie
10 min activityThere are many things your child can do with pumpkin guts, and making this delicious pumpkin smoothie is one of them!
Moon Rock Painting
Recreate the texture of the moon's soil and then use it to paint a paper moon.
Observe Shadows With a Solar System Mobile
15 min activityObserve how shadows created by a solar system mobile change position as the Earth moves around the sun.
Pipe Cleaner Pumpkins
30 min activityPumpkins come in many different shapes and sizes. What kind of pumpkin will your child create when they make this easy Halloween decoration?
See Sound Waves
Use different noise-making objects to cause sound waves and make sand move!
Salt Painting Our Solar System
Help your child learn about our place in space with this art project.
Games
Jet's Bot Builder
Jet is building a robot that can travel across different terrains to collect resources. Progress through levels to unlock new features and parts to build your robot.
Mindy's Moonball
Mindy is traveling through the galaxy to play a game of moonball. Learn about gravity while setting the best course for the ball to reach each basket!
Sean's Rescue Quest
In this game, your child can race the rescue rover to collect solar panel pieces and learn facts about planets and moons along the way.
Rover Maker
Rovers are vehicles made to explore the surface of other planets. In this game, your child can use parts and engineering skills to create a rover that will cross a given terrain.
Space Scouts Lab
Make your own engineering play with Space Scouts!
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