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Summer · ABOUT 15 MINUTES · AGES 3–6 WITH HELP

Smiling paper-plate sunshine

Create a bright smiling sun using a yellow paper plate and large orange paper rays.

Illustrated example of a finished Smiling paper-plate sunshine
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✓ Finished-project concept✓ Supply checklist✓ Four clear steps✓ Adult supervision

Make it together

  1. Color the front of a paper plate bright yellow.
  2. Have an adult cut eight broad orange paper triangles to make sunshine rays.
  3. Glue the rays behind the plate so they peek out around the edge.
  4. Draw a friendly smiling face on the center and hang it in your play area.

Learn while you create

Count the sun rays and compare their shapes. Talk about sun safety outdoors.

Safety note: A grown-up cuts the triangles. Do not place artwork outdoors where it may litter.

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