Sun Crafts

Whether you’re looking for a fun summer craft or one to warm you up in the winter, these sun crafts are great for preschoolers and kindergarteners.

You can add these preschool crafts to your weather themes, seasons themes, or even your Letter of the Week Ss activities.

You’ll find paper crafts, handprint crafts, paper plate crafts, and so much more!

Sun Crafts

This coffee filter sun craft is super simple to make! It’ll take your kiddos about five minutes, and it’s even enough for toddlers to make. Look We’re Learning

A styrofoam plate sun is a little messier to make than the craft above, but it is still super easy and will be a great addition to your weather crafts. Artsy Craftsy Mom

Shrinky Dink suns are cool! Kids will be amazed at how little they are when they’re shrunk. Crafty Moms Share

Hang this summer sun suncatcher in the window for a festive decoration this summer. Rainy Day Mum

Paper doilies make a great base for this adorable doily sun craft. Crafts on Sea

Little ones will love the fluffy cotton ball cloud and the raindrops dripping down on this cute rain cloud paper craft with a paper plate sun. Easy Peasy and fun

Add some handprint “rays” to a wooden circle, and you’ve got the makings of an adorable “You Are My Sunshine” craft. The Best Ideas for Kids

Kids can practice counting and develop fine motor muscles as they create this yarn-wrapped sun craft. I Heart Crafty Things

This sunshine wand will definitely brighten up the day! Kids Craft Room

Snipping, gluing, and handprinting! That’s what kids will do when they create these sunshine crafts. The Preschool Toolbox

This paper plate suncatcher is a breeze to make, and kids will love seeing them hang in the window all summer long. Untrained Housewife

If you’re not afraid of a little mess, break out the paint and glitter for this paper plate sunshine craft with cloud. Castle View Academy

My daughter loved crafting with pony beads. She’d have loved this melted pony bead solar system craft. Schooling a Monkey

You won’t be able to resist this paper plate sunshine with pom pom smile! Sunshine Whispers

Painted clothespins and sticker eyes make this happy sunshine clothespin craft so much fun! Kids Activities Blog

It’s super easy to make these tie dyed sunshine ornaments from coffee filters and markers. Inner Child Fun

Tearing paper helps develop fine motor muscles. Try it out with this ripped paper sun. The Chirping Moms

Speaking of motor skills, threading paper straws on pipe cleaners is another fun activity. Try it out on this paper plate sun craft. Buggy and Buddy

Using scissors is yet another fine motor skill kids need. Build that skill with this paper sun craft. A Little Pinch of Perfect

Dyed pasta adds a fun 3D effect to this “You Art My Sunshine” noodle card! Crafty Morning

Little ones will love gluing cotton balls to the cloud on this sunshine and cloud paper plate craft. Frugal Mom, Eh!

Let your kids make this You Are My Sunshine handprint keepsake for Mother’s Day or any day! The Realistic Mama

This sun weaving project might require a bit of adult assistance, but kids will love the results. Nurture Store

Wondering what to do with your old CDs? Use them to make this summer CD sun craft. The Kindergarten Connection

Sandpaper is a fun texture to explore with kids. After exploring how it feels, kids can make this sandpaper sun. No Time for Flashcards

Books About the Sun

As preschool teachers, we know how crucial it is to introduce our students to the wonders of the world around them.

This includes the brilliant star at the center of our solar system – the sun! To help you bring this topic to life in your classroom, we’ve compiled a list under “Books about the Sun.”

These engaging reads are perfect for preschoolers and are sure to enrich your lesson plans. Let’s dive into these illuminating books that promise to make learning about the sun a fun and interactive experience for your little learners!

 

 I Am the Sun – Young children will learn about basic concepts of astronomy, how the sun got its start in space, and how it’s the glue that holds the solar system together. 

Sun, One in a Billion – Meet Sun: He’s a star! And not just any star―he’s one in a billion. He lights up our solar system and makes life possible.

The Sun is Kind of a Big Deal – This funny and factual picture book explains every part of the Sun’s big job: keeping our solar system together, giving Earth day and night, keeping us warm, and more.

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