Suncatcher

by Christine Lim Sushan

#Scienceofplay59

Catch the sunlight streaming in and create dazzling colours with this easy to make suncatcher.

Skill Level: Easy

Suitable For: 3-4 years old

Estimated Time: 15 - 30 mins

Environment: Indoors

Learning Framework

• Physical - Pasting, fine motor.

• Intellectual - Observing.

• Emotional - Engagement.

• Social - Display the sun catcher and embrace the beauty of it.

Materials

Step 1

On the lid of a plastic container, have your child draw any picture they want.

Step 3

Glue the cellophane paper onto the picture, overlapping the different colours.

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• Cellophane paper

• Lid of a plastic container

• White glue

• Scissors

• Marker pen

Step 2

Cut the cellophane paper into different shapes using scissors.

Step 4

Dry the suncatcher and tie a string at the top. Hang it up near a window.

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