Paper Plate Sun: Tuesday Art Linky

Paper Plate Sun with straws for sunshine

I'm linking up with Mel over at From the Pond who has inspiration blog series called, Tuesday Art Linky. Drop by Mel's blog to see what great art ideas she has. 

This Summer/Spring craft idea is ideal for K-3 students.

It's simple to make with only a few materials that you probably have handy.

Paper plate sun with straws for sunshine

You will need:

- paper plates

- straws (about 30-40 each)

- Elmer's or PVA glue

- paint (sun tones) and paint brushes
- googly eyes optional

Procedure:

1. Children paint their paper plate and set aside to dry.

2. On the next day (or a few hours later), children carefully paste the straws on in the fashion of sunshine/rays. Younger children may need adult help to stick the straws in position. 

3. Allow to dry. 

Variation: Add googly eyes, a nose and a smile for a face if you feel your sun needs to be a character!

You might like to teach 'You are my Sunshine' song to your students. 

Here is a great little YouTube video with the lyrics included. Click here to view it. 

Here is a free printout of the lyrics (only) for you.

Possible books to go with your sun craft.

Click on any of the image to go to the Amazon links and read more.