Raindrop Sun Catchers

Age: 3-5 PSC/GD

Curriculum Area: Art, Physical (fine motor)

Developmental Goal/Activity Objective: to practice creative skills, as well as fine motor skills. To set up discussion of seasonal changes.

Materials Needed:

1. Blue crayons

2. Pencil or crayon sharpener

3. Wax paper

4. Scissors

5. Iron (clothing iron)

Procedures/Strategies:

a. Have children pick blue crayons, peel the paper off them (good for fine motor!).

b. Then children can sharpen the crayons over a large sheet of wax paper.

c. Spread the shaving across the wax paper as evenly as possible.

d. A teacher (not students) can then cover the wax paper with shaving with another piece of wax paper of the same size and run an iron on the lowest setting directly over the crayon shaving and wax paper.

e. The shavings and wax paper should all melt together and cool pretty quickly.

f. Once cool, children can then draw and cut out raindrop shapes from the wax paper (if it is easier, cut the large piece of wax paper into smaller portions so each child has a piece to work on).

g. Hole punch each drop and string it up with a long piece of tape. Have the drops be different lengths.

h. Hang the finished product in a widow for full effect.

Guidance and Safety Considerations:

Hot iron can be dangerous. Be sure children are away from the iron when it is heating and being used.

Source: http://www.pre-kpages.com/raindrop-suncatchers-fine-motor-art/?utm_content=bufferd08bb&utm_medium=social&utm_source=pinterest.com&utm_campaign=buffer

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