Summer Suncatcher Craft for Preschoolers
Summer is here and it’s time to get creative with this simple suncatcher craft for kids. We’re making a tissue paper summer sun suncatcher. Whether you are making it for the summer solstice or for a summer activity to do with your kids this is a simple and easy craft for preschoolers and older kids to do. So here you go our simple summer sun craft for preschoolers.
Suncatcher Craft for Kids
Contact paper suncatchers (sticky-back plastic) are so easy to make however you may not have any around. So if you don’t then this method which uses glue will work just as well and create a pretty sun to decorate your window. If you do have some contact paper then our method for contact paper suncatchers can be found with our ladybug suncatcher craft. This sun suncatcher is a simple craft for your preschoolers and older toddlers to make and will really brighten up your days.
If you are making for the summer solstice then pick one of our best books to read with kids to celebrate the summer solstice and read the book together and then make this summer solstice craft to celebrate the longest day of the year.
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Materials needed for Sun Contact Paper Suncatcher
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- Yellow and Orange Tissue Paper
- Yellow and orange paper (construction paper or cardstock work really well)
- School or PVA glue
- Ruler
- Pencil
- Two different size bowls to draw around
Check out our summer books for toddlers and preschoolers to read alongside this fun and simple craft for kids.
How to make the Sun Suncatcher with Preschoolers
1. On a piece of yellow paper draw around the large bowl and then draw inside with a smaller bowl add in the rays of the sun like the image below.
2. On the orange paper draw around just the 2 bowls to create the centre of the sun.
3. Cut out the circle from the the orange paper and a star shape from the yellow (make sure that you continue the rays down to the inside of the circle).
4. Now you have all the prep done it’s time to let your child tear or cut up some tissue paper to fill in the sun.
5. Start gluing the outside of the yellow star shape first. Then place the orange ring in place.
6. Now lay the tissue paper on the sun. Don’t worry if it goes over the edges that’s a good thing!
7. Leave the suncatcher to dry and then cut off the excess tissue paper and then attach to the window.
More Suncatcher Crafts
More Summer Crafts for Kids
Looking for even more crafts check out these other ideas and activities for kids this summer.
- Summer Crafts and Activities especially for Toddlers and Preschoolers
- Beach Crafts for Kids
- Summer Paper Plate Crafts for Kids
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Printable Sun Shaped Suncatcher Step-by-Step Instructions
Sun-Shaped Summer Suncatcher Craft for Kids
Equipment Needed
- Pair of Scissors
- Ruler
- Paint brush
- 2 bowls of different sizes
- Pencil
Materials Needed
- Tissue Paper Yellows and Oranges
- Paper Construction Paper or similar in Yellow and Orange
- White School Glue PVA, Elmers or similar
Instructions
- On a piece of yellow paper draw around the large bowl and then draw inside with a smaller bowl add in the rays of the sun like the image below.
- On the orange paper draw around just the 2 bowls to create the centre of the sun.
- Cut out the circle from the the orange paper and a star shape from the yellow (make sure that you continue the rays down to the inside of the circle).
- Now you have all the prep done it’s time to let your child tear or cut up some tissue paper to fill in the sun.
- Start gluing the outside of the yellow star shape first. Then place the orange ring in place.
- Now lay the tissue paper on the sun. Don’t worry if it goes over the edges that’s a good thing!
- Leave the suncatcher to dry and then cut off the excess tissue paper and then attach to the window.
Cerys Parker
Cerys is a marine biologist, environmental educator, teacher, mum, and home educator from the UK. She loves getting creative, whether it is with simple and easy crafts and ideas, activities to make learning fun, or delicious recipes that you and your kids can cook together you'll find them all shared here on Rainy Day Mum.
This is delightfully cheerful!