Looking for a fun and easy sun craft for kids? This adorable Build a Sun Craft is a simple cut-and-paste activity kids can enjoy at home, in the classroom, at preschool, or as part of a summer activity.
The printable includes everything kids need to create their own happy sunshine, complete with sun rays, rosy cheeks, a smiling face, and a fun pair of sunglasses.
Best of all, you can get the free printable sun craft below and have it sent right to your email.
Free Printable Sun Craft for Kids
This printable sun craft is an easy activity that requires very little preparation. Simply print the pages, grab some scissors and glue, and kids can start building their sun.
There are two versions included:
- A full-color Build a Sun craft that’s ready to cut out and assemble.
- A black-and-white version that kids can color themselves before cutting and assembling.
The coloring version adds another fun step to the activity and lets kids make their sunshine completely their own.
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What You’ll Need
You only need a few basic supplies for this sun craft for kids:
- The Build a Sun printable
- Printer and printer paper or cardstock
- Child-safe scissors
- Glue or a glue stick
- Crayons, markers, or colored pencils if using the black-and-white version
Cardstock works especially well if you’d like the finished sun to be a little sturdier, but regular printer paper works too.
How to Make the Build a Sun Craft
This cut and paste sun craft is easy enough for young kids to complete with a little help.
First, print your preferred version of the Build a Sun printable.
If you’re using the black-and-white version, let the kids color the pieces before cutting them out. They can use traditional yellows and oranges or make a completely unique sun with their favorite colors.
Next, cut out the large circle, sun rays, sunglasses, cheeks, and smile.
Arrange the orange rays around the outside of the yellow circle. Kids can move the pieces around until they like how their sun looks.
Glue the rays in place, then add the sunglasses, smile, and rosy cheeks.
That’s it! You’ll have a cheerful little sunshine ready to display.
A Fun Summer Craft for Preschoolers and Kids
This sun craft printable works especially well as a preschool or early elementary activity because kids get to practice several skills while they’re having fun.
Cutting out the pieces helps with scissor skills and fine motor development. Arranging and gluing the pieces gives kids practice following directions and working with shapes.
The black-and-white version also gives them an opportunity to color and be creative.
It’s an easy activity for:
- Preschool and kindergarten
- Summer camps
- Daycare
- Classroom activity centers
- Homeschool activities
- Rainy summer days
- Summer break activities
- Vacation or travel downtime
You could also pair the craft with a lesson about the sun, weather, seasons, or summer.
Make Your Sun Unique
There’s no rule that every sun has to look exactly like the example.
Encourage kids to make their Build a Sun craft their own. They can choose different colors, arrange the rays differently, draw extra details, or even give their sun a name.
Kids could also add glitter, stickers, pom-poms, or other craft supplies you already have at home.
Once finished, hang the suns on the refrigerator, classroom bulletin board, bedroom door, or playroom wall for a cheerful summer decoration.
Get the Free Build a Sun Printable
Ready to make your own sunshine?
You can get the free printable sun craft for kids by entering your email below. The printable will be delivered directly to your inbox so you can print it whenever you’re ready for an easy kids’ activity.
I hope your kids have fun coloring, cutting, gluing, and creating their own adorable sunshine!
Please note these printables are for personal use only. You do not have permission to sell them for profit or claim them as your own design.
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