Summer Sun Suncatcher Craft for Kids

This colorful suncatcher craft encourages kids to:

• Explore color, light, and transparency

• Develop scissor and arranging skills

• Practice radial symmetry and pattern

• Develop fine motor skills

• Understand how real stained glass uses shape and light to create effect

Supplies Needed for the Sun Suncatcher Craft

• Paper plate or construction paper for the frame

• Clear contact paper

• Colorful tissue paper (cut into small pieces or squares)

• Scissors

• Yarn or string (optional for hanging)

How to Make the DIY Suncatcher Sun Craft

Cut the Sun Frame:

• Cut out the center of the paper plate, or cut a sun out of construction paper.
• Carefully cut sun rays around the outer edge of the plate.

Attach the Sticky Backing:

• Place the sun frame face-down onto a piece of contact paper (sticky side up).
• Press the frame down firmly.

Fill with Color:

• Cut colorful pieces of tissue paper into small pieces.
• Use the tissue paper pieces to fill in the window space by sticking it to the sticky side of the contact paper.
• Kids can make patterns, gradients, or random color placements.

Seal the in the Tissue Paper:

• Place a second sheet of contact paper on top to sandwich the tissue inside.
• Trim around the edges if needed.

Display It:

• Punch a hole and tie string, or simply tape the sun catcher to a window for a glowing stained glass effect.