The Cutest Sun Craft
Add a splash of sunshine to your classroom with this fun, easy, and budget-friendly craft! This cheerful sun project is perfect for young learners and offers a fantastic way to explore colors, textures, and shapes while fostering creativity. Plus, it’s made with materials you probably already have in your classroom!
Materials Needed:
- Empty toilet paper rolls
- Paper plates
- Red and yellow paint
- White paper
- Googly eyes
- Black marker
- Scissors
Instructions:
✂️ Prepare the Stamp: Flatten one end of the toilet paper roll and cut slits about 2 inches up to create flexible strips. Spread them out to form a sunbeam shape.
🎨 Dip and Stamp: Pour red and yellow paint onto separate paper plates. Dip the cut end of the toilet paper roll into the paint, ensuring the strips are coated. Stamp the roll onto a sheet of white paper, alternating colors to create a vibrant sunburst effect.
🟠 Repeat: Repeat the steps using orange paint. Then stamp it between the yellow sun beams.
😎 Add the Face: Once the paint dries, glue on googly eyes in the center of the sun. Use a black marker to draw a big, happy smile.
Display Your Sunshine: Let your students’ creativity shine by displaying their sunny creations around the classroom or sending them home as cheerful gifts for parents!
Educational Benefits:
- Fine Motor Skills: Cutting, stamping, and gluing help develop coordination and control.
- Color Recognition: Mixing and alternating colors reinforces color identification.
- Creative Expression: Students personalize their suns, boosting confidence and artistic flair.
Extension Ideas:
- Weather Unit: Incorporate this craft into lessons about the sun, weather patterns, or seasons.
- Story Time Tie-In: Pair the craft with a sunny-themed book like “Sunshine Makes the Seasons” by Franklyn M. Branley.
- Science Connection: Discuss how the sun helps plants grow, and follow up with a simple plant-growing experiment!
This sun craft is a bright, engaging activity that brings a little sunshine into your classroom no matter the season. Happy crafting!
