an activity for preschoolers:
Children will love looking at the sun catchers as they hang in a window.
before you begin:
Gather paper plates, self-adhesive clear cover, flowers, leaves, sticks and additional objects. Place the supplies on activity tables.
activity goals:
This activity will allow children to see the world through bright, beautiful colors.
furthermore:
Since the children have made these in class, encourage them to create more sun catchers at home.
Children will love looking at the sun catchers as they hang in a window.
before you begin:
Gather paper plates, self-adhesive clear cover, flowers, leaves, sticks and additional objects. Place the supplies on activity tables.
activity goals:
This activity will allow children to see the world through bright, beautiful colors.
furthermore:
Since the children have made these in class, encourage them to create more sun catchers at home.
let's get started
step 1
Paint the rim of a paper plate and allow to dry. This will be the frame of the sun catcher.
Paint the rim of a paper plate and allow to dry. This will be the frame of the sun catcher.
step 2
Cut out the center of the plate to create a window.
Cut out the center of the plate to create a window.
step 3
Place a piece of self-adhesive clear cover on the back side of the plate so that the sticky surface is exposed through the window.
Place a piece of self-adhesive clear cover on the back side of the plate so that the sticky surface is exposed through the window.
step 4
Affix flowers, leaves, and sticks on the surface to create the sun catcher.
Affix flowers, leaves, and sticks on the surface to create the sun catcher.
step 5
Punch a hole at the top and yarn looped through for hanging.
Punch a hole at the top and yarn looped through for hanging.